Our Funded & Community Partners

1 Year to Empowerment - Mentoring and enrichment program, active primarily during the school year, for middle & high school girls, offering monthly activities, volunteering and more to empower girls to build self-esteem for health, balanced lives.   Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

American Red Cross - Delmarva - Disaster relief for victims of house fires and major disasters, CPR, first aid, water safety & emergency communication for military families.  24-hour emergency service.  Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Atlantic General Hospital - Improving access to care and patient outcomes by identifying social determinant barriers and linking to resources.  Serving Worcester County.

Awaken Recovery Foundation - A comprehensive recovery housing program for individuals healing from substance use and co-occurring disorders.  Currently serving women 18 and older. Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore - Free youth mentoring program with Community-Based, Site-Based, and School-Based options available. Enrolled children and families also benefit from trainings, enrichment workshops and are eligible to receive resources from the agency. Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Catholic Charities/Seton Center - Individual, couple, family counseling and crisis help as well as case management and a variety of emergency food distribution and social service assistance programs. Serving Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Chesapeake Housing Mission, Inc. - Provides vital housing repairs, including wheelchair ramps, for low-income families. Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care - Hospice & Palliative care and critical support services for terminally ill patients and their families.  24-hour emergency service.  Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Delmarva Community Services - Specialized transportation for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities, veterans' services, emergency food distribution programs, a men’s homeless shelter, Meals on Wheels for Dorchester, and case management. Also provides Residential living services. Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Diakonia - Emergency shelter, transitional housing, food pantry, case management and homeless prevention services for veterans and people in crisis. Serving Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Dove Pointe - Social services, vocational training, behavior intervention, physical and speech therapy, and Traumatic Brain Injury services for individuals who have developmental disabilities and children with autism. Also provides Residential living services. Serving Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Easterseals MD Eastern Shore - Physical, occupational and speech therapy for children with special needs, as well as a specialized summer camp, Camp Fairlee.  Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

EPOCH Dream Center - After-school and summer enrichment programs for elementary and middle school youth serving the Hebron community. Serving Wicomico County.

Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay - Educational, recreational, and leadership programs for girls ages 5-17.  Emphasis on character development, self-esteem, and responsibility.   Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Habitat for Humanity – Wicomico  - Helping local families achieve home ownership and supporting neighborhood revitalization though home building opportunities and financial counseling.  Serving Somerset, Wicomico, Counties.

Horizons Delmarva - Year-round academic enrichment program for at-risk children. Program includes year-round tutoring and mentoring, as well as a summer enrichment camp for youth K – 8 grades.   Serving Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

It Takes a Village to Help Our Children - After school and summer enrichment programs for Somerset County youth.  Serving Somerset County.

Joshua M. Freeman Foundation- Provides K-12 students, community partners and families throughout Delmarva access to year-round, high-quality, diverse arts experiences at no cost through the Arts Access Initiative. Serving Worcester and Wicomico County schools. 

Life Crisis Center/ MD 2-1-1 - MD 2-1-1 information, help referrals & crisis hotline, available 24/7.  Designated call center during weather or community emergencies.   Suicide prevention, crisis intervention, advocacy, shelter & counseling for victims of rape, sexual assault & domestic violence. 24/7//365 service.   Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties and the rest of the Eastern Shore.

Lower Shore Autism Community - The Lower Shore Autism Community is dedicated to advocating for individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their families, connecting them with resources and information, and building a community of mutual support. Serving Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties. 

MAC, Inc. - Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors, Senior Center & Wellness facility, Alzheimer’s programs, Senior Job training and Caregiver Resource Center and other senior supportive services.   Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch - Providing food support for the public and community pantries, including outreach and programs to engage in the fight against hunger and food insecurity.  Also offering mobile and community based pantry options.   Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Mid Shore Community Mediation Center  - Conflict resolution and mediation services for students, teachers and families within Dorchester County Public Schools.   Serving Dorchester County.

Recovery Resource Center - A meeting support center for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug abuse.  Open every day.     Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services - Cultivates sustainable neighborhoods with partnerships and lending that inspires self-reliance, growth, and optimism. Serving Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset Counties.

Salisbury Urban Ministries - Youth and family outreach, including the Kids’ Café after school & summer program, God’s Kitchen providing weekly meals, Lazarus Food Pantry, Prescription assistance and Saturday Men’s Welcome Center for homeless men.       Serving Wicomico County.

Samaritan Ministries, Inc. - Provides help in crisis situations by providing temporary housing for men, women and families, and supportive services enabling clients to achieve self-sufficiency. Soup kitchen and food pantry.    Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Scouting America - Provides youth programs that promote character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness. Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Shore Legal Access - Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The service address issues related to consumer debt, foreclosure, family law, elder law, guardianships, landlord-tenant issues, and limited immigration legal services.   Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Society of St.Andrew -The Society of St. Andrew brings people together to harvest and share healthy food, reduce food waste, and build caring communities by offering nourishment to hungry neighbors. Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties. 

Somerset Community Services - Day activity center, educational, pre-vocational, and recreational services for mentally and developmentally disabled adults.  Also provides residential living services. Serving Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

The Salvation Army Lower Eastern Shore - Emergency assistance for those in crisis, food pantry, youth centers, sports and recreational programs, after school and tutoring programs, and senior citizen social activities.   Serving Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Village of Hope  - Transitional shelter for women & children with comprehensive case management to achieve self-sufficiency.    Serving Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Wicomico Public Libraries - Provides information services including library materials, free internet access, programs and classes for all ages, and public meeting spaces. Offers Project READ for Wicomico County adult literacy learners with limited reading, comprehension or language skills.   Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.

Worcester County Development Center- Educational, social, vocational, and residential programs for adults with developmental and physical disabilities.   Serving Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties. 

Worcester County Child Advocacy Center- A child-friendly, safe and neutral location in which local law enforcement and Child Protective Services investigators may conduct and observe forensic interviews with children who are alleged victims of crimes. The Cricket Center provides child and non-offending family members with support, crisis intervention, trauma-based therapy, and medical intervention. Serving Worcester County. 

Worcester GOLD - Emergency assistance for those in crisis with a variety of financial and social assistance, by referral from Worcester Dept. of Social Services or other nonprofit partners.   Serving Worcester County.

Worcester Youth & Family Counseling - Professional counseling services at subsidized costs for individuals, couples, and families; Court Appointed Special Advocate; SAGES /SABERS youth program for middle schoolers; Family Connections resource center. Serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties.