Join us for a powerful day of community service! On April 12th, we will pause our regular services to mobilize an army of volunteers across our region for PEACE 1 Day. Together, we will take on meaningful projects that bring positive change to our community — and to one another. Invite a friend, pick a project, and make a difference in someone’s life.

Want to know what projects are family friendly and/or outside? Look for these symbols!

Outside

Family Friendly

Wicomico County Senior Care Facilities

Salisbury, MD

Many older adults in nursing homes experience high levels of loneliness — research shows that about 61 % of residents in long‑term care homes feel moderately lonely and around 35 % feel severely lonely — much higher than older adults living in the community.  We will be volunteering at local senior care facilities in Wicomico County to spend time with residents through conversation, encouragement, and fellowship. Offering companionship and human connection, to help brighten their day, reduce isolation, and make a real difference in their well‑being.

April 12th, 9:00 am
(Ages 12+)

Project: Cleaning and organizing different areas of the shelter.

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Diakonia

Ocean City, MD

Homeless people are 4 times more likely to suffer from some form of mental illness. More than a shelter, Diakonia strives to address the root causes of homelessness through a variety of programs and initiatives. For those who are in danger of becoming homeless, Diakonia offers counseling, guidance and assistance in accessing a wide variety of support programs.

April 12th, 9:00 am
(Ages 12+)

Project: Cleaning and organizing different areas of the shelter.

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Maintaining Active Citizens (MAC) Inc

Salisbury, MD

MAC Inc. is one of the five oldest Area Agencies on Aging in the United States. Founded in 1972, MAC, is charged with helping older adults live with independence and dignity in their homes and communities. MAC offers an abundance of services to help more active seniors live their lives to the fullest, such as helping retirees find meaningful volunteer opportunities and helping seniors to improve their physical fitness and to take charge of their health. MAC has a network of senior centers, where participants can enjoy recreational activities, fitness and educational programs, and the company of other seniors.

April 12th, 9:00am
(Ages 12+)

Project:  Landscaping and laying down mulch in outside areas that seniors relax in, staining benches. 

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HALO Shelter

Salisbury, MD

From it beginnings in 2007,  HALO hasn’t waivered in its commitment to minister to the homeless right here in its community. Providing meals, shelter, case management wrapped in the HOPE that can be found in the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Each day, it is their desire to “Love ’em like Jesus.” They continue to seek God’s direction in all we do and to be just a small part of bringing about life change.

April 12th, 9:00am 
(Ages 12+)

Project: Clean and prep HALO Café, small carpenter jobs around the shelter.

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Create-a-Card

Salisbury, MD

More than 50 percent of residents residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities have no close relatives, and 46 percent have no living children. A staggering number of them, even those with family, spend weekends, birthdays and even holidays by themselves, alone in their memories. The residents of John B. Parsons Assisted Living Facility will receive a caring touch and personally created card.

April 12th, 9:00am 
(All Ages)

Project: Creating cards to be distributed at John B. Parsons Assisted Living.

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Pregnancy Care Clinic

Salisbury, MD

Offering each woman and her family the chance to meet their newest member in utero, Eastern Shore Pregnancy Center offers free limited obstetric ultrasounds, as part of their many services for women with unplanned pregnancies. While it is impossible to pinpoint the full effectiveness many mothers have decided against abortion the moment they met their child through an ultrasound, at a pregnancy center like the one located right here in Salisbury.

April 12th, 9:00am 
(Ages 14+)
Project: Cleaning and organization of the center.

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Chesapeake Housing Mission 1

Princess Anne, MD

Chesapeake Housing Mission offers a wide variety of basic construction and home repair services that complement the skill sets of our volunteers. In addition to the building of wheelchair ramps, we also perform critical home repair to help our clients be warmer, safer, and drier. There are three construction projects in three different towns across our Eastern Shore to help three different people in need.

April 12th, 8:00am
(Ages 14+)

Project:  Building a wheelchair ramp at a residence.

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Chesapeake Housing Mission 2

Vienna, MD

Chesapeake Housing Mission offers a wide variety of basic construction and home repair services that complement the skill sets of our volunteers. In addition to the building of wheelchair ramps, we also perform critical home repair to help our clients be warmer, safer, and drier. There are three construction projects in three different towns across our Eastern Shore to help three different people in need.

April 12th, 8:00am 
(Ages 14+)

Project:  Building a wheelchair ramp at a residence.

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Community Garden

Pocomoke City, MD

Community gardens are more than just good for the environment, they build welcoming, safer communities by providing an inclusive meeting area where all ages and cultural backgrounds can come together to share experiences and knowledge. If you feel more areas should include a community gardens to educate people on where food comes from and provide opportunity for people to engage with their food system then join the this site and help a community build their own garden.

April 12th, 9:00 am 
(All Ages)

Project: Garden Clean up.

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Nanticoke Watershed Alliance

Roaring Point

Ever walk along a beautiful beach and been surprised to find a piece of plastic at your feet? You might be even more surprised to learn that volunteers have picked up more than 220 million pounds of trash from beaches in the last 30 years. The problem goes deeper than what you see on the beaches. Scientists estimate that more than 8 million tons of plastic enter our ocean every year.

April 12th, 9:00 am
(All ages)

Project: Clean-up Roaring Point.

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Nanticoke Watershed Alliance

Cove Beach

Ever walk along a beautiful beach and been surprised to find a piece of plastic at your feet? You might be even more surprised to learn that volunteers have picked up more than 220 million pounds of trash from beaches in the last 30 years. The problem goes deeper than what you see on the beaches. Scientists estimate that more than 8 million tons of plastic enter our ocean every year.

April 12th, 9:00 am
(All ages)

Project: Clean-up Cove Beach.

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Nanticoke Watershed Alliance

Cedar Hill Park Marina

Ever walk along a beautiful beach and been surprised to find a piece of plastic at your feet? You might be even more surprised to learn that volunteers have picked up more than 220 million pounds of trash from beaches in the last 30 years. The problem goes deeper than what you see on the beaches. Scientists estimate that more than 8 million tons of plastic enter our ocean every year.

April 12th, 9:00 am
(All ages)

Project: Clean-up at Cedar Hill Park Marina.

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The Salisbury Zoo

Salisbury, MD

Visiting a zoo is the perfect way to spend a day together as a family. Grandparents, parents, cousins, and siblings can all find something to enjoy at the zoo. The Salisbury Zoo provides this wonderful family opportunity for FREE since 1954. The Zoo now provides naturalistic enclosures for species native to North, Central and South America. The Salisbury Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. 

April 12th, 8:00 am
(All Ages)

Project:  Bamboo removal, leaf and litter removal, tamping stone on walkway cracks, trimming overgrown vegetation down pathways.

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Women Supporting Women

Oak Ridge Church

Breast cancer is the one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among American women. 1 in 8 will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime and 85% of breast cancers occur in those with no family history. Pillows help elevate pain and pressure from the incision sites of women who are currently being treated for breast cancer.

April 12th, 9:00am
(Ages 12+) 

Project: Stuffing and hand sewing pillows for women currently receiving treatment for breast cancer.

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Can't serve on Sunday?

Join us on Saturday or create your own project!
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Wicomico Humane Society

Salisbury, MD

The Humane Society of Wicomico County is dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk animals, and matching pets with their forever families while providing premier temporary care and shelter for the animals in our community.

April 11th, 9:00am
(All Ages) 

Project:  Clean out storage shed; dust, clean floors, clean windows in the lobby; rake play yard, walk dogs after 11:00AM if needed. Help with any other areas of need as requested by the shelter staff.

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