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Bertha C. Wilson Mark A. Higginbottom Jeffrey H. Etherton
TCPS Distinguished Alumni Honored
The Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation held its “Mission Possible – Celebrating TCPS Alumni and Supporting Teachers,” gala on November 18th at the Oxford Community Center. The event recognized Distinguished Alumni, celebrated Talbot County Public Education, and raised funds, awareness, and support for the Education Foundation. The TCPS Distinguished Alumni are selected for their outstanding professional accomplishments, their commitment to giving back to their communities, and their belief in and support of public education. This year, the Education Foundation honored: Mark A. Higginbottom, D.M.D., Easton High School class of 1966; Mrs. Bertha C. Wilson, Robert Russa Moton High School Class of 1951; and Jeffrey H. Etherton, M.D., St. Michaels High School Class of 1977.
The Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation was established in 2016 in partnership with the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. Its mission is to engage the community in supporting excellence in public education and provide resources to enhance the teaching and learning experience for all. To date the foundation has funded $140,000 in grants to TCPS teachers. To learn more about each honoree’s accomplishments and how to support the TCPS Education Foundation, visit tcpsef.org.
SMCC RECEIVES FUNDING TO HELP RENOVATIONS
The St. Michaels Community Center recently received grant funding in support of feeding people in need through the nonprofit’s food distribution program. The St. Michaels Community Center offers freshly cooked, nutritious meals and pantry bags each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, providing for up to 250 people for each meal. A $2,945 matching grant has been awarded by the Maryland Department of Human Services Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program (SNAEP) for the purchase of pantry and kitchen equipment for the St. Michaels Community Center. A $10,700 American Rescue Plan Act grant has also been awarded by Talbot County for the purchase of food and equipment. Other recent grants and gifts in support of SMCC’s general operations and food distribution program have come from The Qlarant Foundation, the Maryland Food Bank, and the local Hell’s Crossing neighborhood group, among others.
“This support comes at a critical time in our history as we move forward with plans to renovate our Community Center,” says St. Michaels Community Center Executive Director Patrick Rofe. “These funds will help SMCC strengthen its food distribution program with the purchase of new kitchen and pantry equipment and will provide nutrition education to our neighbors. These funds will help SMCC provide assistance to our neighbors who need our support the most.” Learn more about the community center and it’s renovation plans at stmichaelscc.org/future.
