SALISBURY – Approximately $90,000 will be disbursed amongst 25 nonprofit programs in the Lower Shore region. The programs funded will cover a broad range of community needs ranging from youth projects, to the arts, therapeutic services, conservation, and much more.
“Responding to the changing needs in our community is a key strength of the Community Foundation,” said Community Foundation President Erica Joseph. “Our local nonprofit partners are tackling a variety of issues in our region and we are proud to support their efforts.”
The semi-annual Community Needs Grant Program benefits organizations serving the Lower Shore, with a $5,000 maximum award per nonprofit.
Grants were awarded to the following nonprofit programs:
Art League of Ocean City, Inc.: Children’s educational and cultural programs for ages 6-14.
Main Street Princess Anne, Inc.: Historical celebration for the 350th anniversary of Somerset County.
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc.: Programing at Wicomico Middle School & Fruitland Community Center.
Wor-Wic Community College Foundation, Inc.: Expansion of the summer scholars program.
Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Inc.: Expansion of the SAGES & SABERS youth programs
Garland Hayward Youth Center: Afterschool program for underprivileged Somerset County youth.
Main Street Gym, Inc.: Boxing and academic program scholarships for underprivileged children.
Horizons Salisbury, Inc.: Expansion of program to allow for swimming lessons
Salisbury Urban Ministries: Kids Cafe program
Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation, Inc.: Collaborative conservation & restoration forest in Worcester County.
Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum, Inc.: Partnership to expand existing downtown community garden.
Assateague Coastal Trust, Inc.: Edible forest garden youth program in Berlin.
University of Maryland Extension – UMES 4H: Healthy eating & lifestyle program at partner sites.
Lower Shore Enterprises, Inc.: GPS Fleet hardware to safely & efficiently transport clients.
Atlantic General Hospital Foundation: No cost integrative therapy programs for cancer patients.
Alzheimer’s Assoc., Greater Maryland Chapter: Outreach to provide resources & education for Alzheimer’s.
NAMI Maryland Inc.: Mental illness education & support program leader training.
Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center, Inc.: Expansion of a comprehensive young mother support program.
Village of Hope, Inc.: AmeriCorps member match expenses
Diakonia, Inc.: Matching support for purchase of box truck that will be used across the Diakonia platform of services.
4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program: Scholarships to the HORSEPLAY adaptive summer camp.
Women Supporting Women, Inc.: Marketing and public relation materials.
Worcester County G.O.L.D./Giving Other Lives Dignity: Implementation of a new electronic client database system
MAC, Inc.: Expansion of the Chronic Disease Self-Management & Diabetes Self-Management program to hard of hearing & deaf individuals.
Kinera Foundation Inc: Creation of an Eastern Shore Regional Hub of Care for families and children with special needs.