The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced a total of $5.4 million in charitable grants for the 2018 fiscal year. The funds were awarded through more than 1,500 grants supporting various community needs across the Lower Eastern Shore as well as more than 350 scholarships totaling $570,000.
The Community Foundation will celebrate annual grant making achievements at the 2018 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on November 2nd at the Fountains Wedding and Conference Center in Salisbury, Maryland. The Foundation will report on its philanthropic activities during the past year, and announce winners of the 2018 Community Foundation awards, as well as highlight philanthropic initiatives that serve the Lower Shore.
The public is welcome to attend the Annual Meeting, however tickets are required due to limited seating. For ticket information visit CFES.org or call 410-742-9911.
Pictured: The Community Foundation Board of Directors. Top row left to right: Todd Hershey, Ginnie Malone, Dr. George Whitehead III, Jim Jones, Erica Joseph (President, CFES), Jim Thomas, Duke Marshall, Kathleen McLain, David Vorhis. Second Row left to right: Lauren Taylor, Velda Henry, Jan Perdue, Dr. Julius Zant, Allen Brown, Sr., Melody Nelson, Andy Kim. Front row left to right: Dr. Annette Wallace, Ernie Satchell, Dr. Carolyn Johnston.