News & Announcements

FREDERICK, MD – October 8, 2019: The Frederick County Agri-Business Association (FCAB), in a final act before its official closing, contributed $5,000 to The Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund, one of more than 720 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

FREDERICK, MD – October 1, 2019: The Community Foundation recently recognized its FY2020 Strategic Funding Partners. These donors financially support the Community Foundation’s strategic grantmaking areas of supporting families with children, responding to substance use disorder, preparing for an aging population, access to health care, services for the homeless and precariously housed, and school-readiness for children.

FREDERICK, MD – September 30, 2019: To support youth mentoring programs in Frederick County, The Robert L. De Lauter Youth Mentoring Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The fund becomes one of more than 720 funds under management.

FREDERICK, MD – September 30, 2019: To honor lives well-lived, The Robert J. and George J. Hogan, Jr. Memorial Fund has been established at The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of more than 720 funds under management.

FREDERICK, MD – September 12, 2019: 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.

FREDERICK, MD – September 9, 2019: Concerned about children and youth who are homeless and its negative impact on their lives, Gwen Romack and Evan Somerstein have established The Don’t Just Stand There, DO SOMETHING Fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

FREDERICK, MD – September 9, 2019: Concerned about environmental issues, carbon footprints, and public education on the issues, Isaac Shapiro has founded The Net Zero Nation Fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

FREDERICK, MD – July 30, 2019: The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces its FY2020 dates for the impact grant application periods.

FREDERICK, MD – August 12, 2019: The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces The Mary Gregg Cornish Memorial Fund. Established by husband Dr. Edwin R. Cornish, Jr., it becomes one of more than 700 funds under management.

FREDERICK, MD – July 30, 2019: The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces The St. Nicholas Children’s Scholarship Fund. The fund becomes one of more than 700 funds under management.