Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

09/05/2026

CFES was proud to support the 2026 Walk for Recovery, held today on the Ocean City Boardwalk! 💜 Now in its 15th year, the event brings our community together to raise awareness, celebrate recovery, and support individuals and families impacted by addiction. Thank you to The Atlantic Club and Worcester Goes Purple for continuing to bring hope, resources, and connection to our community.

09/01/2026

🌟Shore Gives Spotlight on Horizons Delmarva🌟

The mission of Horizons Delmarva is to provide low-income public school students in Wicomico County with an intensive academic Summer Learning Program. It is their goal to develop the whole child; emphasizing academic, cultural, and recreational activities that promote problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, instill respect for oneself and others, and encourage a lifelong love of learning.

To donate directly, or learn more about Horizons, visit their Shore Gives 365 profile - and check out all the Youth Development groups at https://bit.ly/sg365youth

08/25/2026

🌟Shore Gives Spotlight on Garland Hayward Youth Center🌟

The Garland Hayward Youth Center's goal is to help youth achieve the necessary skills to make a safe and healthy transition into adulthood. They support the development of youth's knowledge in a variety of ways, including: tutoring, sports, the arts, vocational education, service learning, character development, and mentoring.

To donate directly, or learn more about Garland Hayward Youth Center, visit their Shore Gives 365 profile - and check out all the Youth Development groups at https://bit.ly/sg365youth

08/24/2026

For Tom and Susan Robinson, thoughtful philanthropy means giving today in a way that can make a difference for generations to come. Through their generosity, they are helping ensure the causes they care about will have support for needs in the future. Read Tom and Susan’s story and discover how they’re building a legacy that lasts. ❤️

How one couple's fund at the Community Foundation allowed them to create an enduring legacy for their community.

08/24/2026

🌟 Every day, people across the Lower Shore are making a difference through their generosity, leadership, and service to our community. Now is the time to shine a light on them! The CFES Annual Award recognize the people and organizations who are making our community stronger. Submit your nomination by August 31st at cfes.org/awards 🏆

08/18/2026

Our Annual Awards are open for nomination at CFES.org/awards through August 31st!

🏅 Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award: Recognizes an individual who has made outstanding, sustained and unselfish contributions to community service. The Foundation will grant $1,000 to the winner’s charity of choice.

🏆️ Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence: Presented annually to a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Somerset, Wicomico, or Worcester counties which has achieved lasting impact through innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and the creative use of resources to address critical and emerging needs. The Foundation will grant a $5,000 donation to the recipient.

🎖️ Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award: Recognizes an individual who has made outstanding, sustained, and unselfish contributions to community enrichment and whose vital ideas and personal sacrifices exemplify the philanthropic spirit of our community. The Foundation grants $2,500 to the winner’s charity of choice.

08/18/2026

🌟Shore Gives Spotlight on Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake🌟

Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake (GOTRGC) inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum integrating social-emotional learning, life skills, and physical activity to enhance girls’ social, psychological and wellbeing. GOTRGC serves girls aged 8-13, in 13 counties in Maryland including Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties.

To donate directly, or learn more about GOTRGC, visit their Shore Gives 365 profile - and check out all the Youth Development groups at https://bit.ly/sg365youth

08/17/2026

🍎LAST CALL! 🍎
The CFES Education Grant Program deadline is August 28 - Don't miss your chance to apply! Education Grants provide up to $5,000 for program support to a broad range of teacher led classroom and school wide projects.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/cfeseducation

08/17/2026

Thank you to our 2026 annual sponsors! Your generosity helps create a brighter future for our community. 💟

08/14/2026

🌟Shore Gives Spotlight on Epoch Dream Center🌟

The mission of the Epoch Dream Center is to create nurturing relationships that empower children and strengthen families through academic support, character development, and social and emotional wellness. Serving under-resourced students from kindergarten through high school, Epoch Dream Center exists to bring stability, nourishment, and opportunity into the daily lives of children growing up in western Wicomico County through people who show up, every single day.

To donate directly, or learn more about Epoch Dream Center, visit their Shore Gives 365 profile - and check out all the Youth Development groups at https://bit.ly/sg365youth