Glade Valley News 

Women’s Giving Circle Grant Accepting Applications

The Women’s Giving Circle Grants Committee met recently to plan its 2017 grant cycle. They have exciting news – a minimum of $173,000 will be available to organizations that offer programs and services that promote self-sufficiency for women and the people for whom they are responsible. The grant application opens on February 15, 2017 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2017. All applicants must apply online at www.WomensGivingCircleofFred.org/grants. A maximum of four proposals may be submitted, not to exceed $10,000 each, with a maximum total request of $20,000.…

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Community Education Glade Valley 

Walkersville High Fundraisers in January

Tubing Event at Ski Liberty to benefit WHS Outdoor club.   Participants can meet at Ski Liberty for two hours of tubing anytime between 4pm-10pm on January 25th.  Just present the coupon -when you purchase your tubing ticket at Ski Liberty.  The cost is $25/ person for 2 hours of tubing.  If we have enough participants we will receive a portion of the proceeds.  Coupon –  https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/17/5881.pdf  Parental permission for students under 18 required – https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/17/5883.pdf   Harmony for Hope is a benefit talent show featuring student and faculty musicians. The show is Wednesday, January 25th at 7pm in the…

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Community 

Seidel Fund Grants $10K to Platoon 22

A grant in the amount of $10,000 from The 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund was recently presented to Platoon 22, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of and providing services for soldiers suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The fund, one of more than 679 funds managed by The Community Foundation of Frederick County, was established by Robert and Sandy Seidel, Rob Seidel’s parents, after he was killed in action in Iraq in 2006. Grants from the fund assist organizations that support wounded soldiers with medical treatment, physical and…

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Glade Valley Sports 

Athletic/Sports Camp Scholarships Available Through Muse Fund

Through February 15, 2017, students in grades 6 through 12 may apply for financial aid scholarships to attend spring and summer 2017 athletic and sports activities or athletic camps. The scholarships are funded by The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund, one of more than 675 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The application and details of all requirements may be accessed through the Community Foundation’s web site at www.FrederickCountyGives.org/receive/scholarships. Scholarships will support participation fees only, and payment will be made directly to the youth athletic organization…

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