By Samantha Herron.
Updated Jan 6, 2022
OCEAN CITY, Md. (PRWEB) January 06, 2022 - Real estate developer and leading outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Water announced that they have donated $150,000 to Diakonia in Ocean City, Md., as part of a new holiday season initiative to give back to the communities that host some of Blue Waters many properties.
With tourism and travel now recovering from the pandemic, we thought it was high time to start giving back to the communities that helped us survive during the crisis, said Todd Burbage, Blue Waters CEO. Ocean City is both our home and the home to many of our properties, so we are glad we can give back to the community that supports us and has helped us grow over these many years.
As the only comprehensive provider for homeless men, women, children, and veterans in the lower Eastern Shore area, Diakonia has been helping Marylanders since 1972 through food assistance, emergency housing, and personal case management.
The donation will specifically be going toward supporting Diakonia homeless prevention programs across Worcester County while also providing funding for many of the organizations long-existing charitable initiatives.
This new holiday donation initiative is a unique opportunity to show how much we value the communities where our properties are located, Burbage said. Ocean City is our home, and we whole-heartedly support Diakonias mission to help our fellow residents fight against homelessness and poverty. We're excited about supporting initiatives and charities like this across the country as we give back this holiday season, and we are hoping that this becomes a yearly tradition.
More information on Diakonia can be found here. Learn more about Blue Water at BWDC.com.
About Blue Water: Founded by Jack and Todd Burbage in 2002, Blue Water specializes in investing, developing, and managing RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. Blue Water's integrated approach to marketing, revenue management, and operations has quickly established itself as a hospitality industry leader. With two dozen resort-area properties in East Coast states from Maine to Florida, and west to Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas, the Blue Water family is committed to creating elite assets, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and enhancing the communities we serve. To learn more, visit BWDC.com.
About Diakonia: Since 1972, Diakonia has been helping men, women, and families in Worcester County, Md. by providing emergency housing, food assistance, and resources to help them get back on their feet. Over the past 10 years, Diakonia has expanded our services to include case management, housing assistance, homeless prevention, and veteran services.