The Fundraising Banquet has been SOLD OUT! But… you can still make a donation…

We have some exciting news! The Christian Shelter will host its 1st Annual Fundraiser! We have selected Sheltering Hearts: A Fundraising Banquet Supporting the Christian Shelter as the theme of the event, a demonstration of the compassionate work of an amazing Board of Directors, and its dedicated staff and volunteers.

The banquet will be complemented by an awards recognition to honor those in our community whose passion for humanitarian service goes far beyond. The Christian Shelter will host this event on Saturday, April 13, at Dove Pointe, 1225 Mt. Hermon Rd., Salisbury, MD, 6p.m. – 8p.m.

Marty Neat, recently retired President &CEO, First Shore Federal, has graciously agreed to Emcee the event. Dr. William Warren, Pastor, Allen Memorial Baptist Church, Salisbury, MD is the Guest Speaker. There will also be a performance choir and testimony from prior stays at the Christian Shelter.

The Christian Shelter is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those less fortunate in our community. We believe that with your support, the Shelter will continue to provide a safe place to stay, programs that develop sustaining life skills, maintain facilities, prepare and serve hot meals, and provide other basic needs; as well as offer the love of Christ. Certainly, you have heard in the news that the Christian Shelter currently serves a record of 33 children in its care who too, are dependent upon the success of the Christian Shelter.

If you are unable to attend, would you consider making a donation of any amount to help support the crisis of homelessness. In addition to raising funds, our hope is to build awareness, and gain support from business, community, and individual partnerships.

You may purchase tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/816081972147?aff=oddtdtcreator or mail checks payable to the Christian Shelter to Sharon Morris, CRA Officer, First Shore Federal, 106-108 S. Division Street, P. O. Box 4248, Salisbury, MD 21803. You may also contact her at (410) 546-1101 (Tues-Fri. 8am-4pm). Checks should be received no later than April 6, 2024.

Purchase tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com, or mail checks payable to Christian Shelter to Sharon Morris, CRA Officer, First Shore Federal, 106-108 S. Division Street, P.O. Box 4248, Salisbury, MD 21803. You may also contact her at (410) 546-1101 (Tues-Fri. 8am-4pm). Checks should be received no later than April 6, 2024.

Click here for the cover letter, sponsorship, and ticket information.

In May of 2023, the Christian Shelter entered into an agreement with Draper Media/WBOC to help increase exposure to the community through digital marketing and a social media campaign. The goal is to connect with new followers and prospective donors and volunteers using Facebook (Christian Shelter, Inc.) and Instagram (@christianshelter_salisbury) accounts as well as their website www.christianshelter.org.

Communications from the Christian Shelter have traditionally been through quarterly newsletters that are mailed via the US postal service to donors and interested parties with whom the Shelter has a relationship and a current mailing address. We have been striving to create an electronic database by requesting email addresses of our current and future donor base so that newsletters and other forms of communication could be sent electronically. This will save the Christian Shelter considerable expense and time. Currently, approximately 12% of contacts have been entered into the electronic database. The goal is to complete 50% by the end of 2023. With Draper Media’s help, we are driving more traffic to the Shelter’s Facebook and Instagram accounts as well the website.  We are also using a targeted video ad format to help get our message out to the community. The first 30 second video was posted in June 2023 and can be viewed on the website or via a link on the Shelter’s Facebook page. Our hope is to tap into Draper Media’s vast network and social media contacts to raise awareness about the Christian Shelter, their mission and needs to help build a better more diverse donor base.

Please take the time to like us on Facebook and Instagram, as well as visiting the website to learn more about the Christian Shelter and how you can become a supporter and follower of the shelter. God Bless!