The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Engberg Donor Advised Fund contributed $5,000.00 to the Christian Shelter for their emergency fund.
Based in Salisbury, the Christian Shelter is a temporary emergency home providing safe shelter, nutritious meals and practical and spiritual direction to people in need.
From left to right are: Erica Joseph, President, Community Foundation; Patty and Mark Engberg, Fund Representatives; Sister Mary Williams and Sister Angie Strand, Christian Shelter.
About the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore: For over 30 years, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has been serving the needs of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester 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 scholarship 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 about the Community Foundation, please visit www.cfes.org for more information or call 410-742-9911.
