Community Foundation Celebrates Black Philanthropy Month with Grants
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SALISBURY, Md. – The Black Excellence Community Fund (BECF), a Giving Circle of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, celebrated Black Philanthropy Month by awarding grants to three Lower Shore nonprofits at an evening dinner event on Aug. 7.
The grants benefit Black-led local nonprofits which work to improve quality of life for the local community. The event featured guest speaker Chrissy M. Thornton, President and CEO of Associated Black Charities, a 40-year-old racial equity organization headquartered in Baltimore.
Each organization received a $750 unrestricted grant for their work. The grantees included the following:
- Celebrez la Femme, Inc. is a women’s empowerment network that exists to create intentional spaces for women to connect, grow, and thrive. They are committed to uplifting women in this region by providing a platform that prioritizes authentic collaboration, relationship building, and community impact.
- Freetown Education Research and Cultural Center of Snow Hill works to preserve and share African American history on the Lower Eastern Shore. Fostering public awareness and provide African American history including the culture and contributions of African Americans to the growth and development.
- Harriet Tubman Center for Cultural and Educational Advancement honors Harriet Tubman’s extraordinary journey and carries her spirit into the present through cultural programs, educational initiatives, and community events. Visitors are invited to explore stories of freedom and perseverance, connect with diverse expressions of history, and experience the power of community in action.
BECF was created in 2022 at the Community Foundation to preserve cultural awareness and pride by expanding the benefits of education, health, and welfare in the Black Community, while simultaneously teaching the values of philanthropy. Members work together through the power of collective philanthropy to create a positive impact in the community.
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