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Business Journal • December 2013
Enjoy the holidays at the Ward Museum By Hallie Kroll Intern
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art is offering several ways for local businesses and their employees to enjoy the holiday season. If businesses have not yet decided on their holiday gifts for employees and clients, the Ward Museum has published five books at special bulk discounted rates through their gift shop. Additionally, the museum is offering the opportunity for businesses to gift special free admission to loyal customers through the month of December. If businesses are tired of the same venue for their holiday party, the museum of-
fers rentals of their facility with exclusive access to the grounds and galleries, as well as many other amenities. The Ward Museum is also offering a free holiday community event, the Ward Winter Wonderland, a perfect seasonal gathering for groups and families. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the decked out museum and piping hot chocolate and winter goodies will be served for all to enjoy. Sponsors are welcome and encouraged for this event, and will be recognized in all event publicity. For more information about these holiday programs, contact the Ward Museum Store at 410-742-4988, ext. 120 or visit www.wardmuseum.org.
Toys for Tots collection site Long & Foster® Real Estate, Inc.announces that its Salisbury office is participating in the annual toy drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots campaign. Toys may be dropped off seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Long & Foster’s Salisbury office, located at 1315 Mt Hermon Rd., in Salisbury, Md. All donations must be made before Dec. 18. “Our team of real estate professionals is honored to contribute to the Toys for Tots initiative, and we’re thrilled that we can give our fellow community members a convenient location to make their donations,” said Suzanah Cain, manager of the Salisbury office. “It’s wonderful to know that simply by collecting toys throughout the holiday season, we can help ensure that less fortunate children in our area receive some holiday cheer this year.” Long & Foster offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region are participating in the Toys for Tots donation drive. This year marks the company’s 23rd year participating in the holiday collection campaign. Between now and mid-
December, each of Long & Foster’s more than 180 sales offices throughout seven states and the District of Columbia will accept toy donations. Long & Foster employees at the company’s home office in Chantilly, Va., will also participate in the annual holiday campaign. “Giving back to the various communities in which we live and work is a top priority for all employees and real estate professionals with Long & Foster, and that’s why we participate in the Toys for Tots drive year after year” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and chief operating officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “The U.S. Marines have built a tremendous program with Toys for Tots, and our employees, agents and their clients appreciate—and enjoy—the opportunity to share the holiday spirit with children who might not receive anything otherwise.” Once the toys are collected and presented to the U.S. Marines, they are distributed through churches and social welfare agencies to the neediest children throughout the community.
In the spirit of the season, Delmarva Power is asking customers to support the area’s families in need of energy assistance by making a donation to the Good Neighbor Energy Fund. The annual fund drive, which helps eligible families pay their energy bills, kicked off recently with pre-addressed envelopes included in Delmarva Power customers’ bills. Delmarva Power will match customers’ tax-deductible contributions with $1 for every $3 that is collected, up to $70,000. Delmarva Power founded the fund more than 30 years ago. Through the years, the fund has raised nearly $6 million and has helped more than 70,000 families in Delaware and Maryland with their winter heating bills. In Delaware and on the Eastern Shore of Mary-
land the Good Neighbor Energy Fund is administered by the Salvation Army. To apply for energy assistance from the Good Neighbor Energy Fund or contribute to the fund, area customers should contact The Salvation Army in Salisbury, Md. at 410-749-7771. For more information, call 410-6129909 The fund receives both personal and corporate contributions. For information on saving energy and money this winter, visit the Delmarva Power website at www.delmarva.com. Additionally, the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides help for numerous households each year. Call 1-866-674-6327 or log on to www. neada.org for more information.
Donate to Good Neighbor fund
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Celebrate the holiday season this year at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury.