(March 15, 2018) The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund has announced the terms of its 2018 scholarship, and the nomination process has begun. The ninth annual scholarship has a potential value of $15,000 – $3,750 per year renewable for up to four years. “We grant a scholarship each year to a member of the graduating class… Read more »
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Energy bill assistance from Delmarva Power
Customers can receive up to $1,500 in grants; March deadline in Del., June in Md. (March 15, 2018) Energy assistance is still available in Delaware and Maryland to help Delmarva Power customers pay for winter energy bills. Through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Delmarva Power customers can receive up to $1,500 in grant support… Read more »
Minority Scholarship accepting applications
Fund open to area students interested in health care, education or STEM careers (March 15, 2018) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is accepting applications for the Hazel Minority Scholarship. The Hazel Minority Scholarship requires applicants to be minority residents of Wicomico, Worcester or Somerset counties who are interested in pursuing a career in… Read more »
Hal Glick sets new fundraising record
(March 15, 2018) An event record of $130,000 was raised in support of this year’s Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award Gala, to be distributed amongst local charities. As one of the annual recipients, Atlantic General Hospital Foundation received a $9,000 donation from this year’s gala. The Glick Award started in 2010 with the recognition of… Read more »
Coastal Hospice adds three board members
Michael P. Dunn continues as chairman, Alane Capen remains nonprofit president (March 15, 2018) Coastal Hospice announces its new board of directors for 2018, including three new members. For a second year, Michael P. Dunn continues in the chair position, and Stephen R. Farrow as vice chair. Lorie Phillips continues as treasurer and Alane Capen… Read more »
Ocean Pines pool to close from March 25-29
(March 15, 2018) The indoor Sports Core Pool at 11144 Cathell Road in Ocean Pines will be closed March 25-29 for a semi-annual full drain and cleaning, as well as to address routine maintenance issues. The closure, which occurs every spring and fall, was originally scheduled for March 26-28, according to Ocean Pines Aquatics Director… Read more »
Registration now open for Ocean Pines summer camp
(March 15, 2018) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department invites Ocean Pines residents to register for its summer day camp, Camp Ocean Pines, and its extension of summer day camp, Camp Endless Summer. “If your idea of summer camp is limited to telling stories around campfires, think again,” said Ocean Pines Marketing and Public… Read more »
Taste of the Finer Things on April 11 to benefit Hospice
(March 15, 2018) The annual Taste of Finer Things will take place on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison’s Harbor Watch in Ocean City, and reservations are now being accepted. The event benefits the campaign to build The Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. The event showcases the… Read more »
Snow Hill Council considers grant for senior center
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) Heading into budget season, Town of Snow Hill officials are eager to help the community’s nonprofit organizations, but also are aware of the limited funds they have to distribute. During a work session last Tuesday, Mayor Charlie Dorman said the Snow Hill Senior Center requested a grant… Read more »
Pillowcase Ministry doing sew well
(March 8, 2018) Since its founding in 2011, the Pillowcase Ministry Mission continues to thrive on the Eastern Shore. Recently, volunteers met to organize materials for kitchen kits. One hundred kitchen kits were assembled, including pot holders, soap, dishcloths, towels, scrubbers and sponges. Young girls from the villages of Panama and Haiti will benefit from… Read more »