Pohanka Pays It Forward
Investing in the Community We Call Home
Pohanka Pays It Forward is our commitment to give back to the people, organizations, and causes that make the Delmarva Peninsula a place worth building. Because we don't just operate here — we live here. And that changes everything about how we show up.
Through Pohanka Pays It Forward, we invest in our community in three ways:
We Show Up
Our team is present — at chamber events, community forums, volunteer initiatives, and local causes. We believe the most powerful investment a business can make is the gift of time and genuine presence. You'll find us at the table, not just writing a check from a distance.
We Lift Up
We recognize and celebrate the tradespeople, small business owners, educators, nonprofit leaders, and everyday neighbors who are doing the hard work of building something meaningful. Through partnerships, sponsorships, and programming, we create platforms for others to be seen and supported.
We Build Up
From coat drives for local schoolchildren to leadership development resources for emerging professionals, from workforce readiness to community events that bring people together — Pohanka Pays It Forward is about strengthening the fabric of life on the Eastern Shore for the long haul.
We Stand Beside Those Who Serve
We are proud to partner with the men and women who hold our communities together — law enforcement officers and their families, firefighters and first responders, and the churches and faith communities that anchor neighborhoods in times of both celebration and crisis. These are the people who show up when it matters most, and we believe they deserve a business community that shows up for them in return. Through vehicle support, sponsorships, event partnerships, and acts of everyday generosity, Pohanka Pays It Forward honors the service of those who give so much to keep our communities safe, whole, and connected.
We partner with chambers of commerce, nonprofits, schools, civic organizations, houses of worship, and public safety families because we know that a thriving community and a thriving business are not separate goals. They grow together.
Where we live is where we give.