The Lower Shore’s Giving Tuesday event will feature a record breaking 124 nonprofits during the 24-hour online giving event. Held each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, this year’s event falls on November 29th.

The local campaign, known as The Shore Gives More, is hosted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and assists nonprofits serving Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties with fundraising efforts. The online donation portal features an easy way for donors to quickly learn about the individual nonprofits and make as many or as few donations as they like in one easy online checkout.

“The campaign has grown greatly in just seven years. In 2015 the local campaign started with 23 nonprofits and raised just under $7,500, but by 2021 it grew to $300,000 raised for 120 area nonprofits in a single day,” says Community Foundation President Erica Joseph. “This year marks the largest number of nonprofits to participate in the campaign.”

Donors can rest easy knowing that the gifts they make will go to the charities of their choice and will also make a local impact. The campaign carefully vets each participating organization to ensure current tax-exempt status and service to the Lower Shore area.

“The generosity of our local community is what enables area nonprofits to increase their impact on the Lower Eastern Shore,” says Joseph. “Each gift made to a nonprofit on Giving Tuesday makes a difference for the area we call home.”

Nonprofits are given access to online fundraising platforms, marketing campaigns, and incentive prizes. Software purchased by the Community Foundation allows donors to schedule their gifts in advance of the event and allows supporters the option of donating to multiple nonprofits at once. The Community Foundation provides the services at no-cost to the nonprofits. Nonprofits cover standard credit card processing fees.

“The campaign is truly a collaborative effort,” states Joseph. “Each nonprofit works hard to make their fundraising goals a reality, and months of preparations are put in before the big day. Our primary sponsors, Shore United Bank and 47 ABC, provide invaluable support which allows the event to be a success.”

To learn more about the Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday campaign visit www.ShoreGivesMore.org

About the Community Foundation: As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for 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 $100 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 the power of philanthropy.

CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Our next General Membership Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 14th at the Christmas Sweet, 129 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD.

This luncheon is also our annual Christmas party. We will discuss a little business and then on to the party. The chamber board and staff will be giving away gifts by drawing. Be sure to bring your business card to drop in the hat. All members and prospective members are welcome.

Please come early for meet and greet. We'll begin our meeting at noon.

MEMBER NEWS & EVENT HAPPENINGS

Worcester Technical High School
Annual Poinsettia Flower Sale

WTHS agriculture students have been growing Poinsettia plants for their annual winter plant sale. You can also order honey with your plant order. Both make a great gift!

Please use the order link to place your plant order https://forms.gle/wFY5AvKEyLDBKaxH9 OR scan the QR code. Thank you for supporting Worcester Tech students!

Feel free to pass along to your coworkers, friends, family, and customers. 

POCOMOKE CITY'S OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022, 5:30 to 8:30PM

Join us for Pocomoke City's Old-Fashioned Christmas Evening & Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Free hot dogs, drinks & treats, including s'mores by the bonfire, MAR-VA Theater popcorn, candy, hot chocolate & more!

Kids can make a Christmas ornament, decorate Christmas cookies & go on a horse drawn carriage ride.

Live entertainment by our local school choirs, dance studio & amazing holiday music by Coastal Sound.
Mr. & Mrs. Claus will arrive after the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6pm.

The Holiday Wreath Silent Auction will benefit the Delmarva Discovery Museum this year! Please consider donating a wreath, prizes awarded! Forms available on DowntownPocomoke.com

Tis the season for giving! Please bring a nonperishable food item, paper product, hat, gloves or scarf to help those in need.

For more information please call City Hall at 410-957-1333 x111 or email [email protected] 

The Polar Express Breakfast at the Christmas Sweet, December 17, 2022 9am to 10:30am

Before the Polar Express movie a the Mar-Va Theater, come by the Christmas Sweet for a kid friendly breakfast from 9am to 10:30am. Kids cans choose between the Railroad Tracks breakfast or the Caribou Rolls breakfast. Kids also receive a BELIEVE ticket good for a free cookie or brownie redeemable any time in January 2023.

If you are interested in participating please email, call the chamber office or fill out the form below!

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