Community 

Kline Family Fund Established

The Christopher and Lucia Kline Family Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of more than 679 component funds under management. Created by Christopher and Lucia Kline, the fund will provide grants to local nonprofits with preference to organizations that offer programs supporting mental health and dyslexia. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County, visit www.FrederickCountyGives.org.

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Community Glade Valley Government 

Frederick County Commission for Women Seeks Nominees for Woman of Excellence and Student Leadership

March is Women’s History Month. In celebration, the Frederick County Commission for Women is currently seeking nominees for the 2016 Woman of Excellence and Student Leadership Awards. Individuals must reside in Frederick County to be eligible. The Woman of Excellence award winner will: Demonstrate courage and strength of character. Dedicate time and talent toward growth and development of women. Contribute as a volunteer, or go “above & beyond” her job responsibilities Inspire others, particularly women. Work to create a better future for women. The Student Leadership award winner will: Commit…

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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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