The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a $5,000 Community Needs Grant to Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA) to support adaptive athletic equipment for athletes with disabilities.
Pictured from left to right are: Erica Joseph, President, Community Foundation, Jill Fears and Jaime Toner, Representatives from Athletes Serving Athletes with an advanced mobility jogger.
ASA is a group of volunteer athletes who use their abilities to support individuals with disabilities and to allow them to experience competitive athletic events. Programs offered include mentoring, training and competitive opportunities. All programs are offered at no cost to the athletes or to the families.
For more information about Athletes Serving Athletes, please visit www.athletesservingathletes.org or call 443-783-6198.
About the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore: Celebrating over 30 years of philanthropy, 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 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.
