Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore presented their 30th Anniversary Pearls of Service Award to the MAC, Inc. June board of directors meeting at Delmarva Community Services.
Surrounding the Community Foundation’s 30th Anniversary, the Foundation created the Pearls of Service Award to celebrate, reward and encourage outstanding achievement in the charitable sector.
In May, the Community Foundation presented the Pearls of Service Awards to Peggy Bradford, Executive Director, MAC, Inc. during the Community Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Gala. In addition, the Foundation honored Diakonia, Inc. and the Seton Center with Pearls of Service Awards.
These three charitable organizations were honored for their service to Somerset, Wicomico and/or Worcester Counties. Each organization had received one or more grants from the Community Foundation and has been notably effective in using that support. In addition, the organizations have demonstrated continued efficacy in meeting critical community human service needs. Each nonprofit received an award and a $10,000 grant designated to benefit their agency endowment fund at the Community Foundation.
The 30th Anniversary is sponsored by the following individuals and businesses: Hazel Charitable Family Fund, Richard A. Henson Foundation, First Shore Federal, Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc., Seacrets, Avery Hall Insurance Agency, Inc., Tom and Beth Hershey, Kuhn’s Jewelers, Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy, and Almand P.A., The Bank of Delmarva, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Comcast Spotlight, Art and Billie Cooley, Delmarva Power, G2 Properties, Hebron Savings Bank, Nelson Insurance Agency, Inc. and PNC Bank.
About the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore: Celebrating 30 years of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has been serving the needs of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset Counties. Through the generosity and vision of our donors, CFES awarded grants totaling more than $5.4 million in fiscal year 2013. CFES brings together donors and builds on community assets through scholarships, grants, advocacy and leadership development. By focusing on people, organizations, neighborhoods and nonprofit capacity building, the Foundation addresses community needs in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, community development, and the environment. For more information, please visit www.cfes.org or call 410-742-9911.
