The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has launched Shore Gives 365, a year-round online giving platform that connects donors to verified local nonprofits across the Lower Eastern Shore. The platform builds on the decade-long success of the Foundation’s Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday campaign, which generated more than $2.9 million in charitable support since its inception.   Shore Gives 365 provides a one-stop giving experience where donors can browse local organizat

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore honored four award recipients and celebrated annual grant-making efforts at its Annual Meeting and Report to the Community on November 7th. The Foundation announced a total of $8.6 million in grants made in fiscal year 2025, including more than $858,000 in scholarships to local students.   “Today we celebrate more than $8.6 million in grants and charitable distributions made this year, and over $123 million invested in our communi

The Black Excellence Community Fund awarded three grants. Left to right: Lori Carter, BECF founding member; Sonya Whited, BECF founding...

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore annually celebrates local philanthropic service through its annual awards, and is now...

Nonprofits from throughout the Lower Eastern Shore participated in the conference. Over 180 professionals and students attended the 2025...

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore 2024 Impact Report is available here . View the Foundation's work and the impact you are...

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has granted $25,000 to the American Red Cross Delmarva Chapter to assist in their rescue...

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has committed $15,000 to a new fellowship program for Master of Social Work post-graduate...

Over 150 professionals and students attended the 2024 Nonprofit Summit: Together, for Good, the region’s largest professional development...

A day celebrating philanthropy for Lower Shore nonprofits culminated in a recording breaking $310,178 raised for participating...

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A total of $273,825 has been granted to 33 local nonprofits by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore in its largest grant cycle...

Programs will benefit women and girls on the Lower Shore The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund recently awarded...

A total of $84,827 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 19 local nonprofits. The CFES Community Needs...

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has grant funding available for qualified nonprofits and schools. A total of $180,000 is...

Salisbury, Md. – Nonprofits across the Lower Eastern Shore are celebrating charitable giving after raising a combined record breaking...