STEVENSVILLE, MD – Chesapeake Charities announced the awards recipients to be honored during their November 17th luncheon, “A Celebration of Charity” at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club.
Amelia Foxwell named “Volunteer of the Year.”
Amelia Foxwell will receive the Volunteer of the Year award for her commitment to community service and volunteerism. For Amelia, volunteering started early in life when she accompanied her parents to Baltimore City to assist members of the Deaf community. Since then,she has invested considerable time and energy on behalf of wounded veterans, disaster relief efforts, cancer research, and projects coordinated by the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, including a community garden and recreation center for inner city youth. Most recently, she has devoted her time to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Partnering for Youth After School Program (“PFY”) was chosen to receive the Nonprofit of the Year award from an impressive group of nonprofit organizations nominated from Anne Arundel, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties. For the past 20 years, PFY has provided life-changing experiences for youth in Queen Anne’s County, offering a safe, affordable option for families during critical after school hours. PFY provides academic, enrichment and recreational activities and is being honored for their longstanding commitment to excellence.
PFY after school activity.
Marianne Harms was selected from a distinguished group of candidates to receive the Philanthropist of the Year award for her generosity to numerous charities. A retired Calvert County businesswoman and developer, Mrs. Harms recently established a $1,000,000 endowed scholarship fund for students attending the College of Southern Maryland. Other significant contributions include the Marianne Harms Women’s Care Suite for breast cancer patients at Calvert Memorial Hospital, and the Harms Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum.
“We are privileged to honor these special people and to recognize their commitment to improving the quality of life in the Chesapeake Bay region,” commented Linda Kohler, Chesapeake Charities Executive Director.“We are also grateful to the University of Maryland/Shore Regional Health, Bob Pascal, the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, WHBG Certified Public Accountants, Ride Entertainment, Eastern Shore Dental Care, Jiffy Lube, Tri Gas and Oil, and Customer Relationship Metrics for making this event possible with their generous support.”
Chesapeake Charities is a community foundation that supports a wide range of charitable causes including education, health and human services, animal welfare, and the environment. All of its 75 funds have a common cause – a passion for making a difference in their communities. Together they have invested more than $8 million in the Chesapeake Bay region since 2005.
For more information, contact Chesapeake Charities at (410) 643-4020 or [email protected], or visit www.chesapeakecharities.org. Chesapeake Charities is accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
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