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Chief Charles V. Main Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Lions Club of Frederick and the friends and family of Chief Charles Main in honor of his 90th birthday to support Frederick County students pursuing a career in criminal justice.

Charles V. Main was born on January 22, 1910 in Middletown and continued making his mark in Frederick County until his death in March 2005. Main, a graduate of Frederick High School, went on to become a Maryland State Trooper in 1932. He continued serving until 1952 when, at the request of a friend and then Mayor Don Rice Sr., he joined the Frederick City Police Department (FCPD). He remained with the FCPD for 24 years, serving as Chief of Police. Chief Main was known for his constant willingness to help others, and in 1986 he joined fellow visionaries to create The Community Foundation of Frederick County, which holds funds to fulfill the charitable intentions of Frederick County residents. Several funds at the Community Foundation bear his name or were influenced by him and continue to reach out to assist others, as Chief Main would have liked. The Chief Charles V. Main Scholarship Fund, a surprise honor for his 90th birthday, supports local students pursuing careers in criminal justice. The fund is sustained through donations and the sale proceeds from Chief Main’s book of memoirs entitled Frederick’s Main Street. The Frederick Police Department Endowment Fund was launched in Chief Main’s honor upon his retirement to commemorate his years of service. The FCPD started the fund to provide financial assistance to families of police officers. Chief Main and his wife Louise created The Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Main Fund in 1992 to address the community’s most pressing needs. During his lifetime Chief Main volunteered his time, talents and treasures with 19 nonprofit organizations including the Jeanne Bussard Center where he served as President of the Board of Directors in 1969. The Charles V. Main/President’s Fund for the former Jeanne Bussard Center was created for the Center’s operational support but also to recognize Chief Main’s charitable work. Chief Main’s generosity continues even after his lifetime through provisions he made in his estate plans to create The Charles V. and Louise D. Main Endowment Fund. This unrestricted fund supports Frederick County nonprofits; however, special consideration is given to projects for Calvary United Methodist Church.

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Christine LaRoi Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by parents Michael and Sheryl LaRoi for Urbana High School graduating seniors majoring in education or performing arts.

Christine LaRoi was a junior at Urbana High School whose love of ballet and modern dance defined her life. She began dancing at the age of five. She took classes at Dance Unlimited and 24/7 and performed one of the major parts in Urbana High School’s spring 2004 musical production of Swing. In school, she liked her Child Development and English Literature classes and tried out for the cheerleading team days before she tragically passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Penn Shop Road. Christine hoped to study elementary education at the University of Montana or West Virginia University and pursue a career in teaching in Whitefish, Montana, where her family owns lakefront property. Members of the LaRoi family turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Christine LaRoi Memorial Fund. The Fund honors 17-year-old Christine LaRoi’s legacy by awarding scholarships, particularly to Urbana High School graduating seniors interested in the performing arts.

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Christopher and Lucia Kline Family Charitable Fund

Founded by the Klines to provide grants to nonprofits that provide mental health services and programs for dyslexia disorder.

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Christopher W. Ausherman Scholarship Fund

Founded by his family, with a preference for individuals studying construction management or the building trades.

Christopher W. Ausherman was born on March 23, 1976, the son of Marvin E. Ausherman and Nancy Ramsburg O’Brien (formerly Ausherman). Raised in Frederick, he graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School in 1994. At the completion of his fourth year at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, Christopher was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident in June 1998. He had just started his own business called Ausherman Custom Contracting. In memory of his dream of becoming a builder, Christopher’s family established The Christopher W. Ausherman Scholarship Fund. The fund awards scholarships to students in Frederick County and those students pursuing a career in construction management or related fields.

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Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center and Montevue Assisted Living Fund

Founded by Charles F. Trunk, III and Donald C. Linton to supplement patient care and enhance the lives of residents of both facilities.

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City of Frederick Economic Development Fund

Founded by the City of Frederick to support its Department of Economic Development’s mission of job creation, revitalization, and reinvestment in the City of Frederick.

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Clayton Lenhart Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by Walkersville FFA Alumni Association for students who were members of the FFA Chapter of Walkersville High School and are attending college, trade or technical school.

Clayton Lenhart was an active member of the Frederick County community, a man who created positive and lasting change in the lives of those he touched. A 1978 Walkersville High School graduate, Clayton was a member of both the Woodsboro and New Midway Volunteer Fire Departments and past president of the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Central Maryland Antique Tractors Club, the Heart of Maryland Tractor Pullers, the Frederick County Farm Museum, the Sons of the American Legion, the Walkersville FFA Alumni Association, and President of the Maryland FFA Alumni Association. He firmly believed in developing a student’s potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education – the mission of the FFA. Founded by the Walkersville FFA Alumni Association, with whom he closely worked, The Clayton Lenhart Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students who are attending college, trade or technical school.

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Clyde and Olga Roney Fund

Founded by their five children to support Advocates for Homeless Families, All Saints Episcopal Church, and Rotary Club of Frederick, specifically to honor veterans.

Clyde and Olga Roney were active members of the Frederick community, involved in numerous church activities and civic endeavors. They were both long-time members of All Saints Episcopal Church. Mrs. Roney was an altar guild member and church school teacher. She served as a member and the treasurer of Maryland Episcopal Women. In addition, she was the treasurer of the Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for 18 years and earned special recognition for more than 10,000 hours of service to the Hospital. Mr. Roney was a past Rotary and Chamber of Commerce president. He served as a City of Frederick Alderman. He was active with the YMCA. He owned and operated Roney Motor Company for some 50 years. In memory of the Roneys’ outstanding service to the community, their five children established The Clyde and Olga Roney Fund to continue supporting worthy charitable causes throughout Frederick County in the Roney name.

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