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January 27, 2026

Centreville Spy

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Let’s Talk About It with For All Seasons’ Lesa Mulcahy: Loneliness at Every Age

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Loneliness touches people at every stage of life, but it doesn’t always look the same. In this conversation, the latest installment of our “Let’s Talk About” mental health series, Lesa Mulcahy, the chief clinical officer at For All Seasons, discusses how loneliness shows up across age groups and why older adults—and men in particular—may be feeling it more deeply today. She reflects on the loss of peer mentorship, the rise of social media and AI, and how changes in work and community life have reshaped how people connect.

Mulcahy also explains how loneliness often overlaps with anxiety and depression, even though it isn’t a diagnosis on its own. Drawing on her clinical work and personal experience, she discusses the importance of listening, teaching social skills early, and creating real opportunities for connection—for children, parents, and adults alike. The interview offers a grounded look at how communities can respond with care, honesty, and practical support.

This video is approximately five minutes in length.  For more information about For All Seasons, please go here. 

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Spy Spotlight: Checking in on Camp Wright

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Camp Wright, the Episcopal summer camp on Kent Island, is one of those Mid-Shore gems that is easy to overlook, but it has been serving young people since the 1930s with its two-hundred-acre site at the foot of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. In fact, on average, Camp Wright serves approximately 1,500 kids each year, both day campers and overnighters, through its special blend of recreational activities and spiritual connections.

And for decades, Wright has been able to pay its way through the support of its modest camper fees, contributions from local churches and individuals, but recently the camp realized that unless outside funds could be raised to stabilize its waterfront from erosion, one of the Chesapeake Bay’s greatest coastal assets would be lost.

That is why the Spy invited Myron Richardson, the treasurer of the Episcopal Diocese of Easton, to speak about Camp Wright, its history, and current needs.  Myron helps oversee the diocese’s finances and has a long view of its work with children and families. In this conversation, he walks us through the history and mission of Camp Wright—from its early roots in caring for children, to how the camp operates today, and the challenges of sustaining a major waterfront ministry on the Chesapeake Bay.

This video is approximately four minutes in length. For more information about Camp Wright or to make a donation, please go here.

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Bronze Statue To Honor QA United States Colored Troops To Be Installed

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With the approach of the country’s 250th anniversary of its founding, a group of veterans in Queen Anne’s County is committed to rectifying a critical gap in the understanding of our nation’s history by recognizing those free and formerly enslaved African Americans whose military service during the Civil War helped preserve the Union and put an end to slavery. In fighting for their personal freedom and that of their families, these soldiers helped to pave the way for future advancements in civil rights and integrated military service. Black veterans, who proved their mettle in combat, returned home empowered to become leaders in their communities.

In their honor, the Queen Anne’s County Veterans Committee (a subcommittee of CVIC, the Centreville Veterans Information Center) has partnered with local artist Tilghman Hemsley, and with Chesapeake Charities as its fiscal sponsor, to create a bronze statue that will stand atop a stone monument engraved with the names of each of the 480 soldiers from Queen Anne’s County identified thus far. The statue will be erected at the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center, which is housed in the renovated African American High School in Centreville.

Chris Pupke, a local historian who has conducted extensive research into the United States Colored Troops, believes there may have been as many as 600 Black men from the county who enlisted. But their military service has been largely overlooked. His presentations to the Kennard Alumni Association, the CVIC, the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, and various community groups have sparked great interest in a project intended to provide tangible, long-overdue recognition for the valor and service of these brave men. CVIC established the Queen Anne’s County Veterans Committee (QACVC) to create a public monument honoring their fellow veterans.

The majority of USCT soldiers from Queen Anne’s County served in the 19th, 7th, and 39th  regiments. More than 125 men from Queen Anne’s County were enlisted in the 7th Regiment of the USCT, trained at Camp Stanton in Charles County, and fought on the barrier islands from Hilton Head to Jacksonville, and at the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm in Virginia. There, when two regiments of white troops, numbering 1,400 men, failed to capture Fort Gilmer, four companies of the 7th USCT, numbering 250 men, were ordered to storm the fort. According to Colonel James Shaw Jr.’s report:  “Not a man faltered, but all who did not fall reached the work, charged boldly, and did all in their power to take it. They are all missing.” Of the 31 men from Queen Anne’s County who charged the fort, only three returned unscathed.

Artist Tilghman Hemsley’s vision for the commemorative bronze sculpture is a figure of a soldier standing six and a half feet tall, atop a flared granite base that will be engraved with the names of the USCT soldiers identified thus far. The soldier is dressed in a Union Army uniform, posed in an active stand that communicates strength and compassion. One hand holds a Springfield Model 1861 rifle; with the other hand, the soldier offers a canteen of water to a fallen comrade. Depicted as a battle draws to a close, the soldier is resolute, his gaze fixed on the future. His bare feet illustrate the Union’s supply shortages and the personal suffering borne by Black Union soldiers.

The QACVC has raised nearly $100,000 toward a $300,000 goal, which they expect to meet by July 2026. To make a gift, checks should be written to the United States Colored Troops Memorial Fund and mailed to P.O. Box 42, Centreville, MD 21617. Online gifts through Chesapeake Charities donor portal https://chesapeakecharities.org/fund/u-s-colored-troops-memorial-fund/ are subject to a small processing fee.

To learn more about the project, please reach out to John Wright, chairman of the QACVC, at 410-443-7686, or visit the artist’s website, https://www.tilghmanhemsleyfinearts.com/usct-memorial

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Heather Mizeur to Lead Public Conversation on Respectful Civic Engagement

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As political polarization continues to strain communities across the nation, residents of Talbot County are coming together to seek solutions, rebuild trust, and strengthen civic engagement. To support that effort, the community will welcome Heather Mizeur, former Maryland Delegate and CEO and Founder of the WeAreOne Alliance, as the featured speaker at a special public forum on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, 100 W. Dover Street, Easton.

Mizeur—known for her decades of public service, bipartisan leadership, and commitment to values-based dialogue—will share strategies for fostering respectful community conversations and inspiring meaningful civic participation. Her presentation will focus on building connections across political differences and empowering citizens to take constructive action.

“Division thrives when people feel isolated and powerless,” said Mizeur. “But when communities come together—across differences—to listen, learn, and act, we rediscover both our shared humanity and our collective power. Unity doesn’t mean uniformity. It means creating spaces where people feel safe, heard, and connected—and where real progress becomes possible.”

Across Talbot County, a growing grassroots movement is bringing residents together in response to increasing political polarization and civic uncertainty. In Oxford, a group known as Concerned & Engaged is building a steadily growing membership by hosting public information sessions and coordinating letter-writing, phone outreach, and other civic actions. In St. Michaels, more than 40 residents met on December 9th for the first meeting of Concerned Citizens of The Bay Hundred, sharing a common commitment to civic awareness and engagement. In Easton, Friends of Democracy has engaged a few dozen neighbors in sustained civic participation, and in the Easton Club East neighborhood, a growing group of neighbors have been meeting to exchange ideas on ways they can effectively engage in local politics and civic affairs.

“What I’m seeing is people who may not agree on every issue, but who agree that disengagement isn’t an option,” said Rick Hughes, community activist and event organizer. “The question that comes up again and again is, ‘What can we do that actually makes a difference?’ Heather Mizeur brings the experience, wisdom, and inspiration we need to help channel that concern into positive action.”

Through the WeAreOne Alliance, Mizeur works nationally to help communities bridge divides, cultivate empathy, and build inclusive, solution-oriented civic engagement.

Following the program, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with neighbors and community groups that are active or forming throughout Talbot County. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required due to limited seating.

January 29, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM at Talbot County Free Library

For more information about Heather Mizeur and the WeAreOne Alliance, visit www.weareonealliance.org.

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Christmas 1962: Oliver’s Bicycle-A True Story of Giving By Phillip W. Hoon

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We were a 1950’s American family of five.

In 1958 we moved to suburban Philadelphia for our young father’s job promotion in a bit of a Mad Men’s corporate culture, as a prelude to our beautiful and energetic mother’s pending liberation as a 60’s woman and into the formative years for we three sons – 11, 9, & 7. It was an exciting time and we were a happy and fortunate family.

I was the middle- a mostly good thing but also a challenge when it came to the inevitable fraternal squabbles which arose from time to time. But we also had our self-styled “Brothers Club” which assured our cohesion, although our adult years brought challenges and heartbreak.

Like my brothers, I attended the local public school … close enough to walk to except in bad weather when I took the bus. We were lucky to spend summers at camp and on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a place we all came to adore.

Our “school year” life was of dinners around the kitchen table and vigorous conservations about our days. Our Sunday “dinners” – actually at lunchtime after church – were at the dining room table. Ours was a little like My Three Sons, with a bit of Leave It To Beaver.

We played touch football in the fall, kick the can on spring evenings and rode our bicycles all of the time. TV was only allowed for weekend sports and Sunday evening for The Wonderful World of Disney.

JFK was in office and James Bond had come to the silver screen, but the Beatles had not yet arrived … such a long but short time ago.

Holidays for us were of that era – not quite Norman Rockwell but well before the more modern electronic world which was rapidly emerging. I think Santa needed lots of time to make the pre-plastic toys which we were fortunate to receive if we were good boys.

Our move closer to the Eastern Shore allowed our very dear and special to us maternal grandparents to join us for Christmas Eve dinner and midnight church – actually, the service was not really at midnight so that we could be in bed fast asleep before Santa’s annual shortly after midnight trip down our chimney. Of course, milk and cookies were awaiting his arrival.

Speaking of Santa, we brothers looked forward to our opportunity to sit on his knee and whisper our hopes into his ear – at Wanamaker’s, a wonderful but now of the past department store. All in all, I was a true believer in Santa Claus. Santa was surely for real for me.

But the story I want to tell which arose out of my bucolic, carefree and seemingly immutable family life is about my pal Oliver and his – and my – Christmas surprise.

I met Oliver on my first day at a new school and we immediately became fast friends. He was from a broken family, the youngest of five children being raised by a single mother who worked as a housekeeper. But that did not mean anything to us.

Oliver and I lived close enough that we could visit on our bikes. I cannot recall all of the things we talked about but do remember well our “BFF” friendship, the likes of which are special for those who have that good fortune. We were both color blind to our differences.

In those days – and perhaps sometimes now I guess – growing boys needed a bigger bike every few years, and a new bike was a very big deal.

Because of his family situation, Santa could not be as generous to Oliver as he was to me. But a friendship like ours was such that our material and cultural differences meant nothing to us. It was that kind of deal.

The “big” gift which I wanted from Santa in 1962 was a new bike. And yes, Oliver also wanted a new bike.

His bike was older than mine – a “pass down” from older brothers. But he told me that he did not think he had much of a chance to get one. I was too young to understand why, so when I sat on Santa’s lap at Wanamaker’s I asked him to please also bring a new bike for my bud Oliver because he too had been a good boy.

When my family opened our gifts on Christmas morning, I was a little disappointed – there was no new bike under the tree. But then my father asked me to go out to the garage with him.

And there·it was …     a shiny and brand new bike. Santa had put it there, and it was perfect.

When I next saw Oliver on the first day of school in the new year he was ecstatic. Santa had also brought him a new bike. He told me that it was on the front porch of his home Christmas morning and none of his siblings received anything like it. Yes, we both agreed that there surely was a Santa Claus.

Oliver and I could not get together on our bikes until that rare warm winter day a few weeks later. And when we met, we were both startled and amazed … Santa Claus had brought us the exact same bike! … except that his was red and mine was green.

There was not much more talk about our Christmas bikes – there was too much else to do in our busy young lives – but our bikes were well used by the end of the summer. Oliver and I were both on the top of the world – new bikes and our friendship.

Unfortunately for Oliver and me, that fall my father’s business career took my family to another city far away. It was there, in my fifth grade year, that my class was challenged by our teacher to explain two things – is there a Santa Claus? . . . and what is the true meaning of Christmas?

By that time, I was worldly and wise – or so I thought – because I knew that Santa did not really exist. That was just for kids. But wait, what about Oliver’s and my bikes? If there is no Santa Claus, how could it be that both of us received a bike for Christmas?

And then I had my Christmas epiphany. My father knew what kind of bike I had wanted but Oliver’s father was not around. Could it be?

In an instant it became clear. Of course, my father had bought two bikes . . . one for Oliver and one for me. Wow. I then knew forever that Santa Claus and the meaning of Christmas were one and the same – the spirit of giving and sharing without accolade or fanfare – the purest and most selfless generosity.

A couple of years later, I mentioned that Christmas of 1962 to my father, and he confirmed what I had figured. Yes, he had bought Oliver’s bike and put it on his porch shortly before dawn that Christmas morning of 1962.

He told me that it was as good for him as it was for Oliver and me. I was as proud of my father as a boy could be. The lesson he taught me needed no more study – it was profound and forever … yes indeed, the enlightenment of a young man for which I will be eternally grateful, a gift of which is among the greatest a son can receive from his father.

I never saw Oliver again as the winds of our lives set us on different tacks into the future. But even now, 50 years later, the story of Oliver’s bike brings me great joy and perspective which I hope I can share with others.

I have often wondered whether that true spirit of Christmas and the joy of giving had blessed Oliver’s life as it had mine and whether he ever figured out about our new bikes. I would not be surprised if it did … he was that kind of kid.

Philip W. Hoon December, 2012

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Queen Anne’s County Makes Final Push to Connect Remaining Homes to Broadband

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Queen Anne’s County has made significant progress over the past several years to expand access to reliable high-speed internet, bringing broadband service to approximately 1,900 homes that previously did not have access. These connections were made possible through a combination of federal, state, and local grant funding.

As this work enters its final phase, County officials are urging residents who are still unconnected to act now. Based on a review of grant-funded service areas and internet availability reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the County estimates that approximately 438 homes remain eligible for broadband service but are not yet connected.

Some grant programs remain open; however, funding to cover little or no-cost connections will not be available indefinitely. Residents are encouraged to confirm their eligibility and initiate service as soon as possible.

Residents can determine whether their home falls within a broadband grant area by using the County’s Long Driveway Grant application map. While not all residents will qualify for the Long Driveway Grant itself, the map will indicate:

  • Whether your address is located in a broadband grant area
  • Which Internet Service Provider is designated to connect your home

https://gis.qac.org/vertigisstudio/web/?app=82fd629c853144ddbd5c96a3e4d6a6fb

This step is critical for identifying the correct provider to contact for service.

Queen Anne’s County also offers a Long Driveway Grant for residents whose homes are located far from existing broadband infrastructure. Eligible applicants may receive:

  • Up to 90% of construction costs covered
  • Maximum grant award of $13,500

The County estimates that approximately 106 addresses may be eligible for this program.

Additional broadband resources and grant information are available through the Broadband Advisory Council webpage:
https://onboard.qac.org/board/4323

In addition, the State of Maryland has identified approximately 92 addresses in Queen Anne’s County through the BEAD Program (Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment). Under this program, Internet Service Providers are bidding to build broadband infrastructure to unserved homes.

According to the State, ISP awards are expected in early December, which could bring new service opportunities to additional residents.

Residents may also check which providers report service availability at their address by visiting the FCC National Broadband Map: https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/location-summary/fixed?version=jun2025&location_id=8b83af33-06d3-4e79-9921-7db0933cd1c0&addr1=13611+1ST+ST&addr2=QUEEN+ANNE%2C+MD+21657&zoom=15.00&vlon=-75.953315&vlat=38.920661&br=r&speed=100_20&tech=1_2_3_6_7

With an estimated 438 homes still unserved, the County encourages residents without internet access to use the tools and resources above to determine eligibility and contact the appropriate provider.

Residents who believe they may qualify for the Long Driveway Grant or who need assistance navigating broadband options should email:
[email protected]

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Church Hill Theatre Seeks New Business Manager

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Church Hill Theatre, a beloved local live performance venue for forty years, will soon need a new face in the office.  Juanita Wieczoreck, who has ably supervised activities for more than three years, is retiring early in 2026. CHT, now fully recovered from the Covid doldrums, is in excellent physical, financial and artistic shape. The Board of Directors is seeking a dynamic and motivated leader with a strong record of accomplishment to manage the business side of the theatre’s activities.

The position is full-time, with some weekends and nights required, but there is considerable flexibility in scheduling. The position requires expertise in financial management, grants & fundraising, and office management. The new manager should also have demonstrated ability to work with an active board and a loyal corps of volunteers to support all of CHT’s plays, productions and educational programs.

CHT expects a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and prefers someone who has worked in non-profit or arts administration. Another part-time employee handles many of the routine administrative tasks. The Business Manager reports to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

More detailed information about both the position and the application process is available on the CHT website: churchhilltheatre.org.  Church Hill Theatre is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Smithsonian Exhibition on Innovation Arrives at Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center

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Maryland Humanities is thrilled to kick off the Maryland tour of SPARK! Places of Innovation at the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center on November 29! The exhibition highlights innovation in rural communities. The Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center (KAACHC) serves as the host for the tour’s fifth stop, in collaboration with local organizations, to create public programming around the Smithsonian exhibition’s themes and ideas from a regional standpoint.

The exhibition tours the state through Maryland Humanities’ Museum on Main Street program, a collaboration with Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). SITES teams with state humanities councils, such as Maryland Humanities, to bring high-quality Smithsonian traveling exhibitions to museums, historical societies, and other small-town cultural venues across the country.

Clayton Washington, President of Kennard Alumni Association, says: “Kennard’s mission has always been to share the history and culture of the African American Community. The SPARK! exhibit will allow us to share our story of how we used hard work and invention to help make Queen Anne’s County the ‘place of innovation’ that Kennard’s exhibits will portray. What makes Kennard special is our central location in the area and the fact that we’ve done this before, having brought local organizations together to tell their stories of our shared experiences.

“We’re proud to partner with the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center to celebrate the spirit of innovation that thrives in rural American communities,” says Lindsey Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Maryland Humanities. “SPARK! showcases how creativity and collaboration have shaped our history and how they continue to drive us forward today.” SPARK! The ninth Museum on Main Street (MoMS) project brought to the state by Maryland Humanities—will remain on view in Centreville, Maryland, through January 11, 2026 before it heads to its final location on the tour.

Host partners create at least one additional companion exhibit and develop public programs to complement the Smithsonian’s exhibition, highlighting their own region’s story. Kennard’s companion exhibit features the Evolution of Maryland’s Black Waterman.

Tara Coursey, Executive Director of KAACHC, calls the opportunity to host SPARK! “a great way to tell stories across the entire county as it pertains to innovation. Kennard is capitalizing on the legacy of Black Waterman past, present, and future to highlight and expound on their contributions in and around the region.”

Maryland Public Television is the Media Sponsor for the tour of SPARK! in Maryland. Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center partners include Queen Anne’s County Arts Council, Queen Anne’s County Government, Maryland State Arts Council, Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area, Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development, and Queen Anne’s Public Library.

SPARK! runs November 29–January 11, 2026, at Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center. KAACHC is located at 410 Little Kidwell Ave in Centreville, Maryland. The exhibition will be on view Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (The exhibition will be closed for holidays.) Learn more on Maryland Humanities’ website or www.kennardheritage.org.

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County Commissioners Request State Assistance for MD 405 and US 301 Safety Improvements

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The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have requested assistance from Governor Wes Moore to expedite critical safety improvements at the intersection of MD 405 and US 301.

In a letter sent to the Governor, the Commissioners emphasized the urgency for action following a series of serious and fatal crashes at this location. Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) data shows there have been 66 crashes within 5 ½ years and 64 of these crashes have occurred during daylight hours at the MD 405 westbound and US 301 southbound movement. The letter highlights that traffic volumes on US 301 have also increased by 30 percent, and that vehicle speeds frequently exceed 75 mph, creating an ongoing public safety hazard for residents and travelers.

“We’re asking the State to take every possible step to fast-track funding, permitting, and construction for safety improvements at this intersection,” said the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners. “This area has seen far too many tragedies, and we cannot afford further delays.”

SHA temporarily closed the MD 405 crossover in July after two fatal crashes occurred within three days, the second such closure in 18 months. Following community input and interim safety enhancements, SHA reopened the crossover on October 13, 2025, while continuing to develop a long-term plan for the site.

The State Highway Administration is currently proposing the construction of a new J-turn and partial closure of the crossover to reduce the risk of serious and fatal accidents. However, the estimated three-to-five-year timeline for design, engineering, permitting, and construction, along with an anticipated $3 million cost underscores the need for state-level support to expedite the project.

In their letter, the Commissioners also requested increased law enforcement presence and support of possible proposed legislation to add this section of 301 to the list of automated enforcement areas in Maryland Code.

“We commend SHA District 2 for its quick response and commitment to long-term solutions,” the letter states. “With the extraordinary help of Governor Moore and the determination of his staff, we believe that together we can make this rural highway safer for everyone.”

The Commissioners’ letter to Governor Moore can be viewed https://www.qac.org/DocumentCenter/View/24404/A1 and the SHA Town Hall meeting held on October 20, 2025, at the Price Community Center can be viewed https://youtu.be/NSAfmH7qcwk?si=QJiJ4jqjILXQgvIb

 

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Haven Ministries’ New Staffer Liz Clark Builds Bridges and Efficiencies

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Liz Clark, office manager and assistant to the executive director of Haven Ministries.

When Elizabeth “Liz” Clark applied for a part-time job delivering furniture at Haven Ministries’ Hope Warehouse, she never expected to end up managing the administrative heartbeat of the organization.

But Haven’s leadership had other things in mind for Liz, who double-majored in information systems and economics in college and had decades of IT, volunteer, and fundraising experience. Since stepping into the role of office manager and assistant to the executive director in January 2025, Clark has become a cornerstone of operations, donor relations, and strategic outreach.

“She has a perfect balance of compassion and firmness in her role vetting qualified individuals to benefit from our Church Benevolence Fund,” said Peter Grim, executive director of Haven Ministries. “As an administrative assistant and office manager, Liz wears many hats and can capably ‘keep all the balls in the air.’”

Clark’s impact was immediate. Within her first month, she identified a major issue in Haven’s donation processing system. Donor credit cards were expiring unnoticed, with no alerts to the donors, halting monthly giving. Through targeted outreach and restructured reporting protocols, she recovered an estimated $2,000 in monthly donations and ensured future gifts didn’t slip through the cracks.

“I believe in this mission. I want to see this organization flourish and grow and succeed,” Clark said.

Beyond administrative duties, Clark took initiative to nurture relationships with local businesses, churches, and civic groups — creating new pipelines of support. From organizing fundraisers like the Rams Head Shore House Give Back Night scheduled for Nov. 5, 2025 (when diners mention Haven, 20 percent of their food purchase will support Haven Ministries), to co-managing silent auctions for major events, she’s helped raise funds for Haven’s programs.

Clark also oversees Haven’s Church Benevolence Fund, working directly with clients facing eviction or utility shutoffs.

As a public speaker and Toastmaster, Clark also is a frequent voice for the organization, recently representing Haven on QACTV and continuing to envision a future of growth, sustainability, and community connection.

 “We run on donations and faith. And I believe both can go a long way,” Clark said.

To support Haven Ministries, visit www.haven-ministries.org

Love shapes the ministry, love transforms people, and hope prevails at Haven Ministries. Haven Ministries operates a seasonal Homeless Shelter, the Jacob Sloan Day Center, a Resource Center, a Food Pantry in Queenstown, Our Daily Thread Thrift Store in Chester, Hope Warehouse in Queenstown, and a Food Pantry Satellite location in Sudlersville.

Calendar Brief:

November 5: Rams Head Shore House Give Back Night will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5. When diners mention “Haven Ministries,” 20 percent of their food purchase will benefit Haven Ministries.

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