A memorial fund in memory of the late Billie Mae Cooper, founder of Cooper Insurance Company in Salisbury, has been established at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. This fund was established with contributio
ns received in memory of Billie, and will provide scholarships for students attending Wor-Wic Community College. The new fund was announced during the week of her birthday, January 13th. Pictured (l-r) are: Laura Leigh Cooper and Donnie Cooper, Billie Mae’s grand daughter and son, and BJ Summers, CFES Director of Development and Donor Relations.
About the Community Foundation: As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore serves 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 $60 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 people helping one another to provide positive impact. Visit CFES.org or call 410-742-9911.
