Tag Archives: philanthropy
- 20-5-2015
Local Fundraiser Aims to Raise Money for Families of Fallen Police Officers
For this week’s feel-good-story, we thought we would throw some support in-house, shedding light on a fundraiser that one of our staff members is currently holding in an effort to raise awareness and support for the Maryland Chapter of COPS … Continue reading →
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- 13-5-2015
Local Fundraiser Aims to Raise Money for Families of Fallen Police Officers
For this week’s feel-good-story, we thought we would throw some support in-house, shedding light on a fundraiser that one of our staff members is currently holding in an effort to raise awareness and support for the Maryland Chapter of COPS – Concerns of Police Survivors. “I know many people are not pleased with the police these days, but I am not focusing on the police but rather on the … READ MORE - 8-5-2015
Burley Oak to Hold ‘Burley Build Benefest’ for Habitat for Humanity, Saturday May 16
Let’s recap two things that we absolutely love here at ShoreBread. The first is supporting locally owned and operated Eastern Shore businesses. The second is the incredible amount of support our local community gives to fundraising efforts. When those forces combine into a ‘benefestival’ hosted by local businesses…in one of our favorite small towns…to support an amazing local non-profit…well that is absolute perfection. Enter, the Burley Build Benefest. Burley … READ MORE - 7-5-2015
15 Delaware Restaurants Team Up to Raise Funds for Nepal Earthquake Victims
The tragedy and disaster surrounding the earthquake in Nepal is still mounting, as the process of taking stock, rebuilding, and healing as a country begins. Nearly 8,000 people were killed, with many more left homeless, jobless, or with no school to attend as 24,000 classrooms were left damaged or destroyed in the 7.8 magnitude quake. The effects are far reaching and will likely be long-lasting as the country begins … READ MORE - 28-4-2015
Run Across Maryland Campaign to Partner with Limbs for Life in 390 Mile Run to OCMD
At ShoreBread, we have always made the conscious effort to leave the heavy journalistic reporting to our local news outlets, but that doesn’t mean we stick solely to the ‘fluff’ pieces. Our mission has always been to present our readers with positive stories based on coastal life here on Delmarva, including inspirational stories and fundraising efforts. We were recently tuned in to an inspiring cause that we couldn’t resist … READ MORE - 17-4-2015
Rylie’s Smile Foundation Aims to Help Alleviate Stress for Sick Children
For parents, there is no greater pain in the world than watching your child suffer. Your first instinct is to help them in whatever way possible. For the Maedler family, when their daughter, Rylie, was undergoing round after round of testing for a tumor, they looked for any possible way to alleviate her stress and suffering. The reprieve came in the form of an iPod Touch: “That iPod Touch … READ MORE - 14-4-2015
Susan G. Komen Maryland 4th Annual Ocean City Race for the Cure to Turn the Town Pink this Weekend
Spring is the the air, with flowers in bloom and bright colors finally returning to the Eastern Shore landscape. The color pink will be in full force on the Ocean City boardwalk this weekend as a sea of pink moves its way through the town for the 4th Annual Ocean City Race for the Cure. In addition to race day on Sunday, April 19, there is an entire weekend … READ MORE - 8-4-2015
Local Man Looking to the Community for Kidney Donor Match
At ShoreBread, we place a high value on the importance of community. If you are a regular follower of our online publication, then you know we try to share updates on fundraisers throughout the community, along with any stories that can help those in need. This week, the story hits a little closer to home as we share news of a close friend in need of a new kidney. … READ MORE - 1-4-2015
Just One Month Until the 16th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets!
It’s time to mark your calendars for the 16th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets in Ocean City, MD! We are pet lovers through and through here at ShoreBread, with a deep passion for our local Humane Societies across Maryland and Delaware. We are avid supporters of pet adoption, and as such, try to throw our support to as many Humane Society and adoption-related events that we can. The Worcester County … READ MORE - 26-3-2015
Volunteer Opportunity for 4th Annual Ocean City Race for the Cure
The 4th Annual Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure is just a few weeks away here on Delmarva, but there is still plenty of time to make your plans to attend, or better yet, help out as a volunteer! The 4th Annual Komen Maryland Race, held each year in OCMD, will be held Sunday, April 19. Support and donations garnered from the event will go towards breast … READ MORE