The Quota Club Women and Children’s Fund at the Community Foundation granted $3,600 to the Christian Shelter. The contribution assists in the completion of a vital addition to the Christian Shelter — family rooms to provide housing, primarily for women and children.   Pictured, from left, are Erica Joseph, Program & Development Director, Community Foundation; Paula… Read more »

The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently recognized Worcester County government employees for their support of the annual United Way campaign. Worcester County employees donated a generous $19,535.50 to help their neighbors on the Lower Shore. Pictured, from left, are United Way Board Member John Gaddis, United Way Donor Relations Director Pamela Gregory,… Read more »

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Mission of Mercy Fund received $5,000 from Delmarva Power to support the operational needs of the Eastern Shore’s first Mission of Mercy dental clinic scheduled to be held on March 15-16 at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. Pictured, from left, are Dick Van Gelder, Vice-President,… Read more »

Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel (WREP) members at their February meeting donated food, paper products and personal hygiene to HALO Ministry, a Christ-centered faith based ministry that provides programs and services for the homeless and people in our community. Pictured, are Amanda Strott, HALO volunteer, center, with WREP Ann Shaheen, Bev Yurek, President, Cheryl Kennedy and Judy… Read more »

NARFE Chapter 2274 had as its February meeting guest speakers Michelle Parker, an Independent Living Specialist from Holly Community, Inc., and Zach Ironside, Hearing Aid Dispenser from Audio Advantage Hearing Aid Center. Pictured, from left, are Ironside, NARFE Chapter 2274 President Arlene Page and Parker. 

Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care thanks Reese F. Cropper, III, owner of Insurance Management Group, who has pledged his support to the Coastal Hospice at the Ocean residence project planned for Berlin. In recognition of his gift, the Bereavement Office will be named for him. He recently presented his donation to Coastal Hospice President Alane… Read more »

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Hebron Savings Bank Fund has committed $25,000 toward the Mid-Delmarva Family YMCA’s Capital Campaign. This $5,000 check represents the first of a five year commitment. Pictured, from left, are Tom Evans, Campaign Chairman; Doug Wilson, President, Community Foundation; Craig McConnell, Sr. Vice-President, Hebron Savings Bank; and Rich Stover,… Read more »

Michael Hoy, Manager of Customer and Community Relations at Delmarva Power, presents an educational grant to Worcester Prep science teachers Jenn Corron, left, and Lindsey MacWha. The teachers are using the grant with their science club, which is targeting the understanding of renewable energy in the modern world.

The ladies from Wilson’s Church in Bishopville held a recent bake/soup sale at the Berlin Nursing Home and directed all profits toward the Alzheimer’s Association. 

Erika Anders, left accepts a scholarship check from Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club past President Tom Bickerstaff. Anders is a senior at Salisbury University and will pursue a degree as a physician’s assistant.