For more than 45 years, PKS has been committed to serving the individuals, businesses, and organizations that help our communities thrive. While that commitment is reflected every day through the services we provide, it also extends beyond the workplace through a dedication to giving back.

To further that commitment, PKS established the PKS Gives Back Fund through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES), creating a structured and sustainable way to support charitable organizations and initiatives throughout the Eastern Shore.

The fund was created with a simple goal: to strengthen the communities that have supported PKS for generations while engaging employees in meaningful philanthropy. By partnering with CFES, PKS can direct charitable contributions to organizations that align with the firm’s values and make a lasting impact on the region.

“The inspiration for establishing the PKS Gives Back Fund stemmed from our desire to give back to the community that has supported us so generously over the years in a more structured manner,” said Dan O’Connell, CEO & Managing Partner. “We believe in the power of collective effort and wanted to create a way to facilitate our giving while engaging our team in the process. Through the fund, we can ensure our contributions are directed toward causes that align with our values and make a meaningful impact on our local communities.”

What makes the PKS Gives Back Fund particularly special is the active role employees play in identifying and supporting organizations that are making a difference. The initiative reflects PKS’s belief that community impact is strongest when people come together around a shared purpose.

The firm chose to partner with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore because of its longstanding commitment to local philanthropy and deep understanding of the needs of the region.

“CFES’s expertise and dedication to local philanthropy make them the perfect partner to administer this fund and help us achieve our charitable goals,” O’Connell added.

Today, the PKS Gives Back Fund serves as an extension of the firm’s values—supporting nonprofits, strengthening communities, and empowering employees to be part of meaningful change. Through this initiative, PKS is investing not only in the organizations that serve the Shore but also in the future of the communities where its team members, clients, families, and neighbors live and work.

As PKS continues to grow, so does its commitment to making a positive difference. Through the PKS Gives Back Fund, the firm is proud to help create opportunities, support important causes, and contribute to a stronger Delmarva for generations to come.