FAFSA Finish Events Announced
To lower barriers to post-secondary education, a coalition of local organizations known as the Frederick County FAFSA Coalition announces eight workshops to assist students in completing the FAFSA form.
Read MoreTo lower barriers to post-secondary education, a coalition of local organizations known as the Frederick County FAFSA Coalition announces eight workshops to assist students in completing the FAFSA form.
Read MoreAusherman Family Trust has shown its support for The Community Foundation of Frederick County’s Forever Frederick County Campaign with a $250,000 gift. The Forever Frederick County Campaign was announced in June 2019 as a major fundraising effort by the Community Foundation. With a goal of $20 million, the endowed funds created will provide grants that will support the greatest needs in Frederick County, now and in the future. Ausherman Family Trust is well known within Frederick County for its support of programs and projects that enhance and help build a…
Read MoreThe first scholarship from The Barry and Kathleen Lucey Fund has been presented to Ashley Abuelhawa. The fund is one of more than 700 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County and was founded by Mr. Lucey for students studying agriculture. Ms. Abuelhawa is a graduate of Linganore High School and will be attending University of Maryland College Park. For the 2019-20 academic year, the Community Foundation has provided more than $1 million for post-secondary and vocational training. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick…
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Frederick County announces The St. Nicholas Children’s Scholarship Fund. The fund becomes one of more than 700 funds under management. Established by Dr. John George, the fund will provide post-secondary scholarships for graduates of Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS), with preference to minority students and secondary preference to students with financial need. Dr. George, a career educator, was a teacher, administrator, and curriculum specialist with FCPS from 1968 to 2002. He was also an adjunct professor at Hood College for 17 years, and then full-time professor,…
Read MoreThe Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County announces that 39 grants totaling $210,000 have been presented to 24 area nonprofits serving women and children. The grants were presented during the 13th annual event held in June. The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund is one of more than 700 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The FY2019 grants bring the Women’s Giving Circle grant total to $1,656,500 since the first grants were provided in 2006 in support of its mission to provide programs and services promoting…
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