More Grant Impact Stories
YMCA
The Kids Unlimited Program at the YMCA does exactly what it says. Through the use of sensory and perceptual equipment, a vestibulator, and the use of many other tools, equipment and talented and dedicated teachers, special needs kids are truly unlimited in what they can learn and accomplish here.
Jeffy’s Field
Jeff Hayek was a happy 10-year old boy who loved baseball. Not only loved it, but lived it as a pitcher and first baseman. He was a smiling, energetic competitor who lived for the big strikeout. Sadly, Jeff’s life was cut short in June 2007 after complications from blood clots.
The Church of the Transfiguration
Life has surprising twists and turns, and the surprise that Marybell Everhart bestowed upon The Church of the Transfiguration in 2009 was a big one – $3,000,000 big. Mrs. Everhart left the vast majority of her estate to the Community Foundation to benefit the church, located in Braddock Heights, MD. Church officials and members had no idea of Mrs. Everhart’s plan and were truly overwhelmed when they received the good news that her estate provisions created a fund that will distribute 5 percent of the annual market value of the fund to the church.
The Arc of Frederick County
The Arc of Frederick County assists people with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain the services they need to become as independent as possible and improve their quality of life. Serving 600 people annually, the waiting lists at the state level for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access services are long. Meanwhile, funding from the state continues to be decreased. The Community Foundation has helped The Arc maintain and grow services in spite of their budget challenges.
Frederick Rescue Mission
The Frederick Rescue Mission, established in 1964, works to meet the needs of the homeless, needy, and chemical dependent citizens of Frederick County. Like all human-need based organizations, the organization has experienced a significant increase in the demand for services over the last several years as the economy has struggled. In spite of these obstacles, the Frederick Rescue Mission has found ways to overcome and succeed. Grants from the Community Foundation’s Unrestricted Funds have helped.
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- Frederick, MD 21701
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