The purpose of The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is to empower donors to make a profound difference in the quality of human and community life in Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore, today and tomorrow.

The Foundation believes in the power of philanthropy to change the lives of people and communities. As a community foundation, CFES makes grants and provides leadership in five key areas: arts and culture, health and human services, education, historical preservation, and the environment.

The Foundation also provides community leadership through local initiatives, charitable partnerships and nonprofit support programs. CFES has been an effective steward of the community’s charitable resources since 1984, inspiring philanthropy in the Maryland counties of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester. For more information about the Community Foundation visit the Foundation’s website, or phone 410-742-9911.