Feature Stories Archives - The Community Foundation of Frederick County

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The 2023 Wertheimer Honorees

Last week The Community Foundation of Frederick County celebrated its 37th Annual Report to the Community event at which we honored several individuals whose community … Read More

10 Myths about The Community Foundation of Frederick County

The Community Foundation of Frederick County is one of more than 800 independently operating community foundations across the country. Each community foundation is unique in … Read More

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How a Community Foundation Works: The Two Sides of the House

You might have a general idea of what the Community Foundation does and what our mission is, but have you ever thought about how we … Read More

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Volunteers are Vital to the Community Foundation’s Work

Without the commitment of volunteers, the Community Foundation would not be able to support Frederick County at the level that it does – just last … Read More

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What is a Community Foundation?

Community Foundations build and strengthen communities by making it possible for a wide range of donors to participate in creating permanent (and often named) funds … Read More