News Releases & PSAs

SHORE UP! Inc. was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Rural Maryland Council’s Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF). Funding will be used to purchase a meal truck to serve economically disadvantaged children and their families in the agency’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs. The truck will also be […]

SHORE UP! Inc. is dedicated to “helping people and changing lives.” One way the Community Action Agency accomplishes their mission is through its Weatherization program. The program assists eligible low to moderate income households in increasing energy efficiency, ultimately lowering energy costs. This type of energy improvement is the main reason why SHORE UP! was […]

SHORE UP! Inc. officially began virtual learning Tuesday, Sept. 8, and staff members have been busy providing tablets and lunches for the families. Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 marked the first day that SHORE UP! provided bagged lunches to the families of Early Head Start and Head Start students in all of the agency’s service areas, […]

SHORE UP! Inc. has recently received funding that will allow the agency to assist individuals or families who are experiencing difficulties as a result of COVID-19. Recipients must be low to moderate income, or up to 200% of the poverty level. They must also reside in Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester or Queen Anne’s counties. SHORE UP! […]

Children in SHORE UP! Inc.’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs will begin the school year Tuesday, Sept. 8 with virtual learning. Teachers will report to their respective facilities to conduct classes online. All families will be provided the necessary equipment and healthy food options to ensure a successful experience. “SHORE UP! Inc. works […]

SHORE UP! Inc. is currently accepting applications for its Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Click here to apply. You may also receive a hard copy application by calling 410-749-1142 ext. 341. With 13 centers on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, these programs offer a unique foundation for family success. SHORE UP!’s Head Start and Early […]

SHORE UP! Inc.’s Head Start and Early Head Start Centers are set to host Recruitment Days from Aug. 26 through Sept. 3. During Recruitment Day, interested families can register for the agency’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Vendors will also be in attendance. Recruitment Day attendees may meet with the vendors and drop […]

SHORE UP! Inc. reminds residents in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties that now is the opportune time for eligible individuals to apply for Energy assistance. The Community Action Agency’s Home Energy programs provide financial support to eligible individuals and families with paying current and delinquent electric bills. The Energy Assistance program is year round; however, customers […]

  “In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.” On Monday, July 27, 2020, SHORE UP! Inc. received news that our long-time administrator of Fiscal Management, Bruce Wharton, passed away. Bruce was a 41-year employee of the agency. […]

SHORE UP! Inc. has received $819,928 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These funds will support Head Start services to low-income children up to age five in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Talbot, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Dorchester counties. Nationally, $750 million has been designated for Head Start programs to support preventative, preparedness […]