Community Foundation Achieves $4.8 Million in Grant Making for FY 2014

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The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) recently celebrated achieving the distribution of $4.8 million in grants to the community for fiscal 2014. During the past 12 months, the Foundation distributed 1281 grants to nonprofit and faith-based organizations to help improve the quality of life for citizens in our region. Pictured are Community Foundation board members (front row from l to r): Mike Truitt; Susan Purnell; Stephanie Willey; Jane Corcoran and Melody Nelson, CFES Board Chair. Second row (from l to r): Duke Marshall; Greg Tawes; David Vorhis, Treasurer; Don Taylor; Lauren Taylor; Dr. Carolyn Johnston; John Allen, Vice Chair; Tom Coates; Lou Taylor; Kathleen McLain; Jim Almand; Ernie Satchell and Andy Kim. Not pictured: John Barrett; Todd Burbage; Charles Goslee; Jim Morris; Jim Thomas, Secretary and Dr. Julius Zant

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 granting more than $50 million. Through the generosity and vision of our donors, CFES awarded grants totaling more than $4.8 million in fiscal year 2014. 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 area of health, education, arts and culture, community development, and the environment. For more information, visit www.cfes.org or call 410-742-9911. For more information about the Community Foundation visit the Foundation’s web site at www.cfes.org, or call 410-742-9911.