The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) celebrated its 40th anniversary with the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at a Business After Hours event on April 11.
CFES staff at the anniversary celebration, pictured from left: David Plotts, Katerra Marshall, Victoria Kent, Jessica Meehan, Sharon Dickson, Heather Geraldes, Veronique Diriker, Erica Joseph, Lauren Ansted, Cathy Diekmann, Shelbie Thompson.
A public foundation serving Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties, CFES works with local donors and nonprofits to create charitable funds, provides grants and scholarships and builds support for nonprofit organizations and volunteers. Since 1984, CFES has awarded $107.5M in grants and scholarships. In recognition of its anniversary, CFES unveiled two challenge grants for the Foundation’s giving circles, the Black Excellence Community Fund and the Women’s Fund, encouraging the public to participate to boost the impact for these funds this year.
The Foundation also announced their 40 Under 40 in Philanthropy Awards, which will honor 40 individuals under the age of 40, who are making a difference in the Lower Shore community. Nominations may be made online at CFES.org/40u40 until Wednesday, May 15.
Over 200 guests enjoyed entertainment from Ryan Jackson, local food and beverages and door prizes featuring local experiences and partner nonprofits. Scholarship recipients from the Salisbury Area Chamber’s scholarship fund, which is held at the Community Foundation, were recognized at the event.
To learn more about CFES or to support the giving circle challenge grants, visit CFES.org.
