The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a $4,000 Community Needs Grant to The Charles H. Chipman Foundation to support a Masters Piece performing artist guild for 2015 cultural performances.
Pictured (l to r) is: Kimberly Clark-Shaw, Project Director, Charles H. Chipman Foundation; Vance Elbert, Board President, Charles H. Chipman Foundation; and BJ Summers, CFES Director, Development and Philanthropic Services.
The Charles H. Chipman Foundation operates the Chipman Cultural Center, located in Salisbury, Maryland. The Chipman Cultural Center is the oldest African American wood church structure on the lower eastern shore. Built in 1837 during the Civil War, the building predates the formation of Wicomico County.
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 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.
