Tuesday, November 28th is National Giving Day, or Giving Tuesday, and Smith Island United is again participating in the Giving Days through The Shore Gives More campaign hosted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (https://www.shoregivesmore.org/).

“Our goal is to raise $5,000 in support of our vision plan, which focuses on how Smith Island will look, feel, and thrive in the coming decades,” said Eddie Somers, president.

“Smith Island United is truly an all-volunteer group, with no payroll or compensation. We rely on charitable contributions and appreciate your support. Thank you for helping us to ensure the future of Smith Island.”

Any donation to Smith Island United is appreciated and will be put to good use. This year donors can consider several levels of contribution and be rewarded with a gift that in turn will support Smith Island United and local businesses. Donation amount:

• $100 - $249.99 - Mrs. Kitching's Smith Island Cookbook from Smith Island Cultural Center & Museum
• $250 - $499.99 - "Sweet on Smith Island" - Smith Island "Original" Cake from Smith Island Bakery located in Ewell, MD on Smith Island. Shipped to address within the contiguous United States.
• $500 - $999.99 - "Taste of Smith Island" - Smith Island "Original" Cake from Smith Island Bakery located in Ewell, MD on Smith Island AND two (2) Crabcakes from Drum Point Market located in Tylerton, MD on Smith Island. Shipped to address within the contiguous United States.
• >$1,000 - "Smith Island United Ultimate Package" - Smith Island "Original" Cake from Smith Island Bakery located in Ewell, MD on Smith Island AND four (4) Crabcakes from Drum Point Market located in Tylerton, MD on Smith Island AND Mrs. Kitching's Smith Island Cookbook from Smith Island Cultural Center & Museum. Shipped to address within the contiguous United States.

The direct link to the donor page is http://www.shoregivesmore.org/smithislandunited.