1324 Belmont Ave Ste. 401 • Salisbury, Maryland 21804410-742-9911 • CFES.org

PillarSPRING / SUMMER

IN THIS ISSUEWhat’s Your Legacy?Marty & Marilyn Neat share their legacy story

New Funds & ScholarshipsConnecting donors to impact

Community Needs GrantsRecipients of $90,000 in grants announced

Inspiring ImpactA peek into the lives your Community Foundation is impacting

The Women’s FundThe Women’s Fund celebrates International Women’s Day

Serving Our VeteransResources and events for our Veteran community

Partners In GivingHow coming together changes lives in Worcester County

2016

new funds &scholarships

Alice Lincoln FundBenefitting animal welfare organizations

Alison J. & Ella Ward Parsons Fund for the Restoration & Beautification of Parson’s CemeteryFor the restoration of the entrance of The Parson’s Cemetary.

Billie M. Cooper Memorial FundIn memory of Billie M. Cooper - Interest to be determined

David Russell Kline Memorial FundTo benefit the Worcester County Humane Society

David W. Snee Memorial FundScholarship fund for James M. Bennett Senior High School, Salisbury, Md

Eastern Shore Assoc. of Municipalities Endowment FundScholarships for students of the 8 counties of the Eastern Shore of Md

Holly Darrow Memorial FundScholarship for graduates of Delmar High School, Delmar, De

Horner Friends Donor Advised Endowment FundCharitable Giving Endowment Fund

Hunter Hudson Memorial Scholarship FundScholarships for graduates of Stephen Decatur High School, Berlin, Md

Julia A. Purnell Museum Endowment FundTo support The Julia A. Purnell Museum

Louise Smith Scholarship FundScholarship Fund for students residing in Wicomico County, Md

Marian Gregoriussen Snee Memorial Fund Scholarship Fund - Interest to be determined

Metropolitan Magazine Fund for Community NeedsTo support the CFES Discretionary Grants Program

Michael Golnick Endowment FundTo support the Parkside High School Athletic Department, Salisbury, Md

Wor-Wic Anna Mae Perdue Vincent Endowed ScholarshipWor-Wic Community College Scholarship for nursing students

Wor-Wic James W. Hancock III ScholarshipWor-Wic Community College scholarship for law enforcement students

Wor-Wic Kathleen & Michael Abercrombie, Jr. ScholarshipWor-Wic Community College Scholarship for health care students

To sTarT your fund Today, conTacT BJ summers, direcTor of developmenT & donor relaTions

July 2015 - May 2016

PRESIDENTmessage from the

It is that time of year when all things

seem possible once again. Just getting outdoors more often is so sweet and inspiring. While it has been a busy spring at the Foundation, you will certainly

see a noticeable uptick in engaging the community in more ways than ever this summer!

You’ve probably noticed the new look of this edition of The Pillar. We will continue to provide information and perspective on all of the services of the Foundation, but with a fresh contemporary feel we are confident you will enjoy.

Come mix and mingle with the region’s most active business people when we co-host a “Business Before Hours” with the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and our nonprofit neighbors on Tuesday June 7th 7:30 – 9:30 am.

This summer we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Women’s Fund with a luncheon on June 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Dove Pointe. Please join us in celebrating five years of supporting programs and projects that specifically benefit women and girls on the Lower Shore of Maryland.

Foundation board members and staff will be attending many charitable events this summer with our nonprofit partners. We look forward to seeing you soon and wish you the best for a safe and enjoyable Spring and Summer!

With warmest regards,

- EricaErica JosephPresident, CFES

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Marilyn and Marty Neat

It’s not unusual to see Marty and Marilyn Neat involved in a variety of wonderful causes around the community, so

it is no surprise that they would choose to become Legacy Society Members. With a wide variety of interests and a soft-spot for philanthropy, the Neats wanted to create a resource that would be an everlasting benefi t to the community. They feel that the Community Foundation serves and provides support for so many of their interests, that it was a natural fi t to establish these gifts through the Community Foundation.

Marty, President at First Shore Federal, believes that planning for the future in all aspects of life is important. It is Marty’s hope that through the Legacy Society he and Marilyn can give back to a community that made his own good fortune possible.

“The growth and good work of the Community Foundation over the years that we’ve been together has been a great inspiration to us,” states Marty. “It’s an opportunity to make a difference, even on a comparatively modest level, even if we’re not here to see it.”

Marty & Marilyn Neat

what’s yourLEGACY?

AROUND THE FOUNDATION

CFES staff gathers together prior to the Women’s Fund reception at the Art League of Ocean City in March.

Gayle Widdowson, artist Jan Bain, Susan Purnell, & Carolyn Johnston learn water coloring painting after the 2016 Annual Board Retreat at The Art League of OC.

It’s easier than ever to make the gift of a lifetime! CFES can help turn your individual retirement accounts (IRAs) into tax-saving charitable gifts. Thanks to recent legislation, your retirement funds can go further than ever before to make a difference in our community. Giving is one of life’s pleasures; we can help you enjoy it today.

Give More for Less!ENDOW MARYLAND

Endow Maryland provides an incentive for Marylanders to give back to their local communities in a meaningful and lasting way. It promotes charitable giving in Maryland, for Maryland. Your gifts to the CFES Community Needs Funds may qualify for a 25% tax credit on your 2016 Maryland tax return. You can make a difference, and we can help you connect to the causes you care most about.

Make the Gift of a Lifetime!IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER

Salisbury City Mayor Jake Day declares Febuary 8th Erica Joseph Day in Salisbury for her dedication to the local community.

Victoria Kent, CFES Marketing Offi cer, and Heather Mahler, CFES Program Director, plant trees with students through the Maryland Coastal Bays Program.

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COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANTS AWARDEES

INSPIR ING IMPACT

COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANTS AWARDEES

Art League of Ocean City, Inc.Children's educational and cultural programs for ages 6-14.

Main Street Princess Anne, Inc. Historical celebration for the 350th anniversary of Somerset County.

Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc. Programing at Wicomico Middle School & Fruitland Community Center.

Wor-Wic Community College Foundation, Inc. Expansion of the summer scholars program.

Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Inc. Expand SAGES & SABERS youth programs.

Garland Hayward Youth Center After school program for under served Somerset County youth.

Main Street Gym, Inc. Boxing and drug prevention program scholarships for underprivileged children.

Horizons Salisbury, Inc. Expansion of program to provide swimming lessons.

Salisbury Urban Ministries 2016 Kids Cafe program.

Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation, Inc. Forest conservation & restoration in Worcester County.

Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum, Inc. Funding to expand existing downtown community garden.

Assateague Coastal Trust, Inc. Edible forest garden youth program in Berlin.

University of Maryland Extension - UMES 4-H Healthy eating & lifestyle program at partner sites.

INSPIR ING IMPACTINSPIR ING IMPACTINSPIR ING IMPACTINSPIR ING IMPACT

Culinary arts students at Wor-Wic Community College prepare for the Employee ServSafe Certifi cation exam.

The Community Needs Grant Program benefi ts organizations serving the Lower Shore semi-annually, with a $5,000 maximum award per nonprofi t. Applicants must be 501c3 nonprofi t organizations, faith-based organizations providing non-sectarian programs, or eligible programs within government agencies serving citizens on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. The next deadline for community needs grant applications is Aug. 1st.

Timothy Duck learned job skills through Somerset Community Services’ program for individuals with disabilities and now operates his own freelance window washing service.

John Mark Wilson displays his art work in downtown Salisbury through The Cavallaro and Cleary Visual Art Foundation scholarship program.

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COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANTS AWARDEESCOMMUNITY NEEDS GRANTS AWARDEES

Lower Shore Enterprises, Inc.GPS Fleet hardware to safely & effi ciently transport clients.

Atlantic General Hospital Foundation No costs integrative therapy programs for cancer patients.

Alzheimer's Association Outreach to provide resources & education. NAMI Maryland Inc. Mental illness education & support program leader training.

Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center, Inc. Expand a comprehensive young mother support program.

Village of Hope, Inc. Tutoring and after school programs for resident children.

Diakonia, Inc. Matching support for transportation that will be used across the Diakonia platform of services.

4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program Scholarships to the HORSEPLAY adaptive summer camp.

Women Supporting Women, Inc. Outreach and educational material.

Worcester County G.O.L.D./Giving Other Lives Dignity Implementation of a new electronic client database system.

MAC, Inc. Expand Chronic Disease Self-Management & Diabetes Self-Management program to hard of hearing & deaf individuals.

Kinera Foundation Inc. Creation of an Eastern Shore Regional Hub of Care for families and children with special needs.

Your Community Foundation contributes to so many wonderful programs across our region! Check out these snapshots from

just a few of the ways you have inspired impact!

Stephen Decatur students plant trees at the Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve through a program created by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. At 4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program, Mocha

(ridden by Avery) uses her four legs to teach

therapeutic horseback riding to students learning

physical, emotional, social, cognitive/ behavioral

and educational skills.

At Main Street Gym students learn boxing and drug prevention through scholarship programs for underprivileged children.

The Community Foundation’s James Barrett Worcester County Fund, with the generosity of “Partner in Giving” First Shore Federal Savings and Loan, recently provided a combined $3,000 in fi nancial assistance to replace bunkbeds and mattresses for the Samaritan Ministries Shelter, in Pocomoke City, Maryland.

Serving the community since 1986, the Samaritan Ministries serves the needs of homeless individuals and families. Their mission is to provide food, shelter, and a secure environment to those in crisis, while assisting them in overcoming the crisis, stabilizing their lives and moving forward toward gaining control over their circumstances.

The Community Foundation’s “Partner in Giving” program provides opportunities for donors to partner with the Foundation in supporting urgent needs in the community.

The Women’s Fund of the Eastern Shore celebrated International Women’s Day Tuesday March 8th with a reception hosted at the Art League of Ocean

City. The reception featured the Art League’s all-female March exhibition “She Speaks.”

The Women’s Fund, held at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, is a collaboration of local women with the mission of supporting programs

that enrich the lives of women and girls in Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties. Through the power of collective philanthropy, members are able to work together to create positive, long lasting, impact in our local communities.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY RECEPTION

Gayle Widdowson and Carolyn Johnston address the crowd at the Women’s Fund reception in Ocean City.

Artist Jan Bain (left) speaks to Women’s Fund member Jan Perdue (right) about her work at the evening reception.

Members of the Women’s Fund and their guests enjoy an evening reception at the Art League of Ocean City during the March exhibit.

Guests Linda Forte (left) & Rosi Crosby (right) of The Easter Seals enjoy viewing artist exhibits at the reception.

Partners In GivingCFES & First Shore Federal Join Forces to Change Lives

Left to Right: Shelly Daniels of the Samaritan Shelter, Jim Jones & Sue Vincent of First Shore Federal, & BJ Summers of The Community Foundation.

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5TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION LUNCHEON

FRIDAY JUNE 24TH • 11:30 - 1:30 DOVE POINTE, SALISBURY, MD

TICKETS $35FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION: CFES.ORG | 410.742.9911

UPCOMINGEVENTS

Hosted at CFES, The Lower Shore Veteran’s Network is a community organization of area businesses, nonprofi ts and core service agencies who are dedicated to providing quality assistance for the needs of Veterans and their families on the Lower Eastern Shore.

Join Us! Meetings are open to the public on the second Monday of every month at 10AM

June 13th • July 11th • Aug. 8th

serving ourVETERANS

THE LOWER SHORE VETERAN’S NETWORK (LSVN)

LSVN hosted a free Veterans Resource Fair May 13th at the Ocean Pines Library, connecting veterans and their families to area programs and resources.

On May 9th LSVN hosted a special joint meeting of both the Lower Shore and Mid Shore Veteran’s Networks. The special guest speaker was Maryland’s Secretary of Veteran Affairs, George Owings III.

Full list of events & details atCFES.org/Events

Grant & Award DeadlinesAug. 1st Community Needs GrantAug. 26th Education Awards Grant

Aug. 26th Henson, Morris, & Jones Awards

Del. Johnny Mautz, Erica Joseph, Secretary of Veteran’sAffairs George Owings III, Del. Mary Beth Carozza, Dina Karpf.

Bruce Bennet (left) of Operation We Care explains how the nonprofi t assists area veterans at the Veteran’s Resource Fair.

June 2nd • Nonprofi t Board Excellence • 9AM - 12PM

If you have served on a board for years or if you are serving on a board for the fi rst time, this course will help you with all stages of board development for your organization.

June 7th • Business Before Hours • 7:30AM - 9:30AM

Join CFES and our partners in the Eastern Shore Nonprofi t Support Center! Swag bags, continental breakfast, and door prizes. Please RSVP through the Salisbury Chamber.

June 24th • Women’s Fund Luncheon • 11:30PM - 1:30PM

June 28th • From Statistics to Story Telling • 10AM - 12PM

Intro to Census data presented by the U.S. Census Bureau.

July 6th • CNG Program Open House •10AM - 12PM

Learn about the Community Needs Grants Program and how it can be a benefi t to your organization.

July 14th • Retirement Planning Boot Camp • 9 - 10:30AM

A detailed retirement planning seminar designed to educate those who are nearing retirement or who have recently retired. Presented by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.

July 19th • Grant Writing Seminar • 9AM - 12PM

This course includes beginner’s information and intermediate tools to improve your technical writing and make successful grant applications. We offer templates and examples that will demystify the grant submission process.

Aug. 4th • Foundation Directory Online • 10AM - 12PM

CFES is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center and provides FREE access to the Foundation Directory Online. Learn the basics of how to use this tool to identify new funding prospects for your program or organization.

Aug. 23rd • You’re Social, Now What? • 10AM - 12PM

You have social media accounts for your organization, but what now? Join us as we discuss the benefi ts of various networks and the best tactics for using each to enhance your marketing.

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1324 Belmont Ave Ste 401 Salisbury, Maryland 21804

SUMMER HOURSJune 6th - August 26th

Mon. - Thur. 8AM - 4:30PM

Fri. 8AM - NoonSat & Sun Closed

Our Offi ces Will Be Closed:Mon. May 30th - Memorial Day

Mon. July 4th - Independence DayMon. September 5th - Labor Day

Address Change?Give us a call or shoot us an email and

make sure we have your current information!

cfes@cfes.org

As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore serves the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. We are a 501c3 nonprofi t with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and have provided more than $60 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984. We collaborate with individuals, families, and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthen local nonprofi ts through grants and resources. We are devoted to improving our regional community and believe in people helping one another to provide positive impact.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

410.742.9911 | CFES.org1324 Belmont Ave Ste 401 Salisbury, MD 21804

FOUNDATION STAFFSharon Dickson, CPA

Finance Director

Erica JosephPresident

Victoria KentMarketing Offi cer

Heather MahlerProgram Director

David PlottsController

Patt StrausburgOffi ce Administrator

BJ SummersDirector of Development

& Donor Relations

Heather TraderDonor Relations Offi cer

Gee WilliamsMarketing Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn J. Allen, Jr., Chair

James R. Thomas, Jr., Vice Chair David A. Vorhis, SecretaryMichael P. Truitt, Treasurer

James W. AlmandJohn P. Barrett

Thomas K. CoatesJane R. CorcoranCharles G. Goslee

Dr. Carolyn S. Johnston Andy Kim

Dwight W. Marshall, Jr. Kathleen G. McLain

James F. MorrisMelody S. NelsonSusan K. Purnell

Ernest R. SatchellGregory D. TawesDonald K. TaylorLauren C. TaylorLouis H. Taylor

Gayle H. Widdowson Stephanie T. Willey

Dr. Julius D. Zant