(October 16, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has granted $25,000 to the American Red Cross Delmarva Chapter to assist in their rescue and recovery efforts across the Southeast region. Additionally, the Hershey Family Fund held at the Community Foundation granted $10,000.
“By supporting our local American Red Cross chapter, we are able to support the volunteers and aid workers from our area as they travel to assist our neighbors to the South,” states Erica Joseph, CFES President. “The incredible amount of devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton is unimaginable and the work the Delmarva Chapter of the American Red Cross does is heroic during a time of great need.”
Local volunteers and staff have deployed to the hurricane affected regions, often spending days and weeks away from home to offer aid in the disaster areas. Responders provide shelter and meals, transport critical supplies to stranded residents, perform life-saving rescues, and other humanitarian relief.
“So many people have been impacted by these storms, and some have lost everything,” says Bob Rhodunda, Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer of the American Red Cross Delmarva. “We are grateful for the incredible support of donors who make our rescue efforts possible.”
To contribute to the American Red Cross Delmarva Chapter, visit redcross.org/donate and select “Your Local Red Cross” in the drop-down menu.
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- Left to right: Rose Taylor, CFES Advancement Officer; Jeffrey Hawkins, ARC Volunteer; Sharon Dickson, Vice President, Community Investment, CFES; Henry Brooks, Disaster Responder, American Red Cross Lower Eastern Shore; Sharon Jefferson-Hawkins, Senior Community Disaster Program Manager, American Red Cross; Erica Joseph, CFES President; Bob Rhodunda, Sr. Regional Philanthropy Officer, American Red Cross Delmarva; Victoria Kent, Director, Marketing & Communications, CFES; Lauren Ansted, Director, Community Impact, CFES; Katerra Marshall, Office Administrator, CFES.
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- Left to right: Jeffrey Hawkins, ARC Volunteer; Henry Brooks, Disaster Responder, American Red Cross Lower Eastern Shore; Sharon Jefferson-Hawkins, Senior Community Disaster Program Manager, American Red Cross; Tom and Beth Hershey, donors; Bob Rhodunda, Sr. Regional Philanthropy Officer, American Red Cross Delmarva.
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 more than $114 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.
For information contact: Victoria Kent, Marketing Officer | 410-742-9911 |vkent@CFES.org
