Salisbury, MD — The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced that Sharon Morris has joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
“Sharon’s commitment to public service and equity has shaped countless lives across the Lower Shore,” said Erica Joseph, Community Foundation President. “Her experience, integrity, and vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow our impact and connect people to meaningful change in our community.”
Sharon Morris brings more than four decades of public, financial, and nonprofit service to the board. She joined First Shore Federal in 2016 and retired in 2024 as Community Reinvestment Activity Officer, following a distinguished career in Wicomico County government, where she served in multiple administrative roles and retired in 2015 as Assistant Director of Administration. A graduate fellow of the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, Morris has held leadership roles with numerous nonprofit organizations, including United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, Habitat for Humanity, WCNAACP, the Salvation Army, Village of Hope and the Board of Elections. She has also served on committees for the Salisbury Award, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and the John B. Parsons Foundation. As a passionate advocate for the homeless, Morris co-founded the annual Soup to the Sanctuary initiative at St. James AME Zion Church. She is also a founding member of the Black Excellence Community Fund, a recipient of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Jim Barrett Award, the Habitat for Humanity Board Member of the Year, and the 2022 Alpha Kappa Alpha Outstanding Public Service Award.
About the Community Foundation: As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. We are a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors and have provided $123 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 nonprofits through grants and resources. We are devoted to improving our regional community and believe in the power of philanthropy.
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