Press Releases

July 2010

• Fundraiser to Benefit The Ryan Patrick Murray Memorial Fund (7/12/10)

• Women’s Giving Circle Awards $110,000 in Grants (7/9/10)

June 2010

• Young Women’s Summer Camp Receives Grant from Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund (6/21/10)
  The Frederick Arts Council Dance Scholarship Fund Supports Dance Study (6/16/10)

• New Fund Supporting Frederick City Job Creation and Revitalization (6/16/10)

• Community Foundation Announces New Fund in Memory of Preston Tarleton (6/15/10)

• Community Foundation Announces New Fund in Memory of Sgt. David J. Smith (6/11/10)

• Community Foundation Accepting Agricultural Grant Applications (6/1/10)

May 2010

• Brunswick Community Club House for Kids Establishes Fund (5/19/10)

• LOUYAA receives $65,000 from Jeffrey Hayek Memorial Fund for “Jeffy’s Fields.” (5/14/10)

• Golf Tournament to Benefit The Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Fund (5/13/10)

April 2010

• Homeless Women and Children Helped by Grant from Suburban Kiwanis Club Fund (5/5/10)

• Seeking Nominations for 2010 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Awards (4/30/10)

• Jeanne Bussard Center Benefits From Generosity of Late Frederick County Resident (4/29/10)

• Golf Tournament to Benefit Community Foundation’s Muse Memorial Fund (4/22/10)

• Golf Tournament and Silent Auction to Benefit The Jeffrey Hayek Memorial Fund (4/9/10)

• Community Foundation Awards Grants for 2010 Fiscal Year (4/7/10)

• Casino and Auction Night to Benefit the Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund (4/7/10)

• Jody A. Crum Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in Memory of Walkersville Teen (4/5/10)

March 2010

• Now Accepting Music Instruction Scholarship Applications through May 28 (3/24/10)

• The Health Fund for Frederick County Youth Accepting Grant Applications (3/18/10)

• Fundraiser at Camden Yards to Support Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund (3/16/10)

• Community Foundation Establishes Fund with Goodwill Industries to Honor W. Jerome Offutt (3/12/10)

• Golf Tournament to Benefit Community Foundation Fund (3/4/10)

February 2010

• Frederick Mutual Insurance Fund Awards $7,700 in Grants (2/23/10)

• Capitol Vein and Laser Center Continues Its Commitment to the Community (2/17/10)

• Rotary Club of Frederick Fund Accepting Scholarship Applications through March 31, 2010 (2/17/10)

January 2010

• New Fund in Honor of Middletown Local Frances Darner (1/27/10)

• Patriot Technologies Creates Charitable Fund (1/19/10)

• Catoctin Aqueduct Restoration Project (1/4/10)

December 2009

• Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Applications (12/23/09)

• Stine Funds Award Grants (12/14/09)

• Scholarship Applications Available Beginning December 15; Info Sessions to be held in January (12/14/09)

November 2009

• Local Media Supports Community Foundation Public Awareness Campaign (11/18/09)

• Community Foundation’s 23rd Annual Report Released (11/16/09)

• 2009 Wertheimer Fellows for Excellence in Volunteerism to be awarded at Annual Meeting (11/10/09)

• 3rd Annual Brady West Memorial Walk to Benefit Community Foundation Fund (11/4/09)

October 2009

• Animal Welfare League of Frederick County Fund Honors Dedicated Volunteer (10/30/09)

• Local Firm Establishes Memorial Scholarship Fund (10/29/09)

• The C.G.F. Francie Billotti-Wood Scholarship Fund (10/28/09)

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Urbana Area Students (10/20/09)

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Linganore Area Students (10/16/09)

• Community Foundation Participates in Employee Giving Campaigns (10/16/09)

• Frederick Giving Project Fund Unites Young Professionals with Passion for Philanthropy (10/13/09)

• Marketing Committee Launches Public Awareness Campaign (10/13/09)

• Donation from Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick Fund Supports Safe Kids Frederick County (10/13/09)

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships (10/8/09)

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Walkersville Area Students (10/6/09)

• Dance to Benefit The 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund (10/5/09)

• Grant to Support the Building of Athletic Fields in Urbana (10/5/09)

September 2009

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Middletown Area Students (9/25/09)

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Tuscarora Students (9/23/09)

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Catoctin Area Students (9/22/09)

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Frederick Area Students (9/21/09)

• Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Brunswick Area Students (9/21/09)

• Golf Tournament to Benefit 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund (9/17/09)

August 2009

• Grant Applications Available September 1  for Community Foundation's 2009 Family Relief Fund (8/31/09)

• $3 Million Bequest to Community Foundation Establishes New Fund (8/26/09)

• Recent Grants from AG-C.I.T.E. Fund to Provide Educational Enrichment for Youth (8/25/09)

• Grant Application Training Set for September 9 (8/21/09)

• Grant Applications for Health Fund for Frederick County Youth (8/18/09)

• Community Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications (8/14/09)

• First Gina and Bob Taylor Scholarship Awarded to Tuscarora High School Graduate (8/10/09)

• Linganore High School Student Awarded First Jacob W. Hubble Memorial Scholarship (8/7/09)

• Claggett Jones Civic Community Scholarship Awarded to Brunswick High School Graduate (8/7/09)

• Community Foundation Awards First Aimée Belle Harper Scholarship (8/3/09)

July 2009

• Coach Bob Sheffler/Middletown High School Soccer Alumni Scholarship Fund (7/31/09)

• Three Area Nonprofits Awarded Third Round of Grants from 2009 Family Relief Fund (7/29/09)

• $20,000 Raised at Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Golf Tournament (7/23/09)

• Kathy J. Meagher Memorial Scholarship Fund Honors Legacy of Well-Known Frederick Educator (7/15/09)

• Two Area Agriculture Organizations to Benefit From Community Foundation Grant (7/6/09)

June 2009

• Young Philanthropists Donate to Community Foundation Fund (6/26/09)

• $90,000 In Grants Awarded at 4th Annual Women's Giving Circle Tea (6/25/09)

• Frederick County Agricultural Viability Fund Awards Grants (6/22/09)

• Don and Sharon Boyer Scholarship Fund to Benefit MHS Track and Cross Country Students (6/10/09)

• Silent Auction on June 19 to Benefit Jeffrey Hayek Memorial Fund (6/3/09)

May 2009

• Grant Applications Available June 1 for 2009 Family Relief Fund (5/27/09)

• Golf Tournament to Benefit Community Foundation’s Muse Memorial Fund (5/18/09)

• New Fund Provides Therapeutic Healing Through Music and Gardening Programs (5/18/09)

• Jeffrey Hayek Memorial Fund Makes First Donation to Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County (5/13/09)

• Field of Interest Fund Receives Donation from Ignite, Unite, Fight, “Help Find a Cure” (5/12/09)

• Second Round of Grants From 2009 Family Relief Fund Awarded (5/11/09)

• Eshman Randall Golf Tournament Scheduled to Benefit Community Foundation Fund (5/7/09)

April 2009

• 2009 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Awards (4/28/09)

• 9th Annual Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Golf Tournament Scheduled (4/27/09)

• Community Foundation's Muse Memorial Fund Benefits Theater Productions at TJ High (4/14/09)

March 2009

• Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra Receives Community Foundation Grant (3/31/09)

• Fundraiser at Camden Yards to Support Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund (3/18/09)

• New Scholarship Fund to Aid Boys Varsity Soccer Students at Middletown High (3/3/09)

• Homeless Women and Children Helped by Grant from Kiwanis Club Fund (3/3/09)

February 2009

• Community Foundation Accepting Music Instruction Scholarship Applications through May 1 (2/27/09)

• Grant Applications for 2009 Family Relief Fund Available March 1 (2/25/09)

• Date Set for Grant Application Training for Frederick County Agricultural Viability Fund (2/25/09)

• New Scholarship Fund Remembers Linganore High School At Oakdale Student (2/23/09)

• Bingo on March 29 to Benefit Brady West Memorial Scholarship Fund (2/20/09)

• Frederick Mutual Insurance Fund Awards $9,500 in Grants (2/17/09)

• Community Foundation Establishes Frederick County Professional Advisor Council (2/10/09)

• New Fund at Community Foundation to Support Heartly House (2/10/09)

• Community Foundation Awards First Round of Grants From 2009 Family Relief Fund (2/4/09)

January 2009

• New Fund for Residents of The Willows at Homewood at Crumland Farms (1/30/09)

• Transcript Submission Deadline for Scholarships Extended for FCPS Students (1/23/09)

• Agricultural Grant Applications Available through March 27 (1/22/09)

• Rotary Club of Frederick Fund Accepting Scholarship Applications through March 31 (1/20/09)

• Frederick County Agricultural Viability Fund Accepting Grant Applications through March 27 (1/9/09)

December 2008

• “How to Apply for Community Foundation Scholarships” to be held in January (12/23/08)

• Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Applications Accepted through February 15, 2009 (12/17/08)

• Community Foundation Scholarship Applications Available (12/15/08)

• Community Foundation Awards More Than $244,000 in Grants (12/9/08)

• New Scholarship Fund Honors Long Time Church Member (12/9/08)

• New Fund Benefits Frederick Symphony Orchestra (12/9/08)

• New Fund Supports Greater Understanding of African-American History in Frederick County (12/1/08)

November 2008

• Opportunity to Make a Difference with 2009 Family Relief Fund (11/19/08)

• New Fund Helps PTAs Promote Family and Community Involvement (11/19/08)

• Special Announcement Made as 22nd Annual Report Released (11/17/08)

October 2008

• 2nd Annual Brady West Memorial Walk to Benefit Community Foundation Fund (10/29/08)

• Community Foundation Awards Music Scholarships To Area Students (10/28/08)

• New Community Foundation Fund to Benefit Chapel Lutheran Church (10/27/08)

• Clayton Lenhart Scholarship Awarded to Walkersville FFA Alumni (10/15/08)

• Over $350,000 Awarded In Scholarships to Area Students (10/10/08)

• Dustin Delauter Awarded Donald and Lydia Falconer Scholarship (10/10/08)

• Community Foundation Participates in Employee Giving Campaign (10/10/08)

• Grants Made Possible by Success of JARC Memorial Golf Tournament (10/6/08)

• Community Foundation’s Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Awarded (10/1/08)

September 2008

• Community Foundation’s McGreevy Scholarship Awarded (9/22/08)

• Korean War Veterans Chapter #142 Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $11,500 (9/17/08)

• Golf Tournament to Benefit Wounded Soldiers Fund (9/17/08)

• Tyler Dane Murray Scholarship Awarded to Five Urbana High School Graduates (9/5/08)

August 2008

• William A. Simmons Scholarship Awarded (8/29/08)

• Brady West Memorial Scholarships Awarded to Catoctin High School Graduates (8/27/08)

• Community Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications (8/14/08)

• Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick to Hold Charity Auction (8/8/08)

• Larson Scholarship Awarded to Walkersville High School Graduate Charlotte Thompson (8/6/08)

• Margaret Brust Nursing Scholarship Awarded to Jennifer Krietz (8/5/08)

July 2008

• Donation from Fund Helps Service Members at Walter Read and National Naval Medical Center (7/23/08)

• Immersion Active Opens Elder Hero Fund (7/17/08)

• Donation From Community Foundation Fund Receives Matching Grant From Gates Foundation (7/16/08)

• Dashiell Fund Opens at Community Foundation (7/10/08)