SALISBURY – A day celebrating philanthropy for Lower Shore nonprofits culminated in a recording breaking $310,178 raised for participating organizations.
More than 2,279 donations were made during the 9th annual Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday campaign. Since inception the campaign has raised more than $1.8 million to benefit local organizations.
Giving Tuesday, held each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is an international 24-hour online giving movement. The local campaign, known as The Shore Gives More, is hosted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and assists local nonprofits with the fundraising effort. By providing an online donation platform, marketing, and technical support, the campaign makes a significant impact through collective philanthropy.