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Wayne C. Neely and Margaret S. Neely Frederick Scholarship Fund

Founded through Mrs. Neely’s estate provisions for Frederick County graduates, with preference to students majoring in sociology or chemistry.

Dedicated educators, Dr. Wayne and Margaret Neely served as professors at Hood College for more than four decades. Dr. Neely retired as Chairman of the Department of Economics and Sociology in 1972, and was active on many faculty committees, including the growth and development of the library, now known as the Beneficial-Hodson Library. Mrs. Neely retired as Assistant Professor Emerita of Chemistry in 1981. Her distinguished career also included serving as director of the chemistry program at Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, as well leading Hood’s nursing program affiliation with Massachusetts General and Johns Hopkins Hospitals. Dr. and Mrs. Neely were active in the community, including Rotary Club of Frederick, both being named Paul Harris Fellows. Other community involvement included Frederick County Historical Society, Arc of Frederick County, and Frederick Presbyterian Church. In addition, Mrs. Neely served as the local president of the American Association of University Women.

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Wayne C. Neely and Margaret S. Neely Fund

Founded through the Neely’s estate provisions as an unrestricted fund.

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Weinberg Center for the Arts Endowment Fund

Founded by the Frederick Arts Council for operational support.

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Wells House at Gale Recovery Fund

Founded by its board of directors for operational support.

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Westie Fund

Founded by Charles W. and Janet E. King to support Homewood Retirement Center’s Benevolence Fund.

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What Would Stew Dew Fund

Founded by Jennifer Alcorn in memory of husband Lieutenant Andrew “Stew” Alcorn, IV, to support causes, including assisting first responders and advocating for children.

Lt. Alcorn was a commander of the Frederick Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, who passed away unexpectedly in 2021. He was honored for his dedication and service to the community. Lt. Alcorn was known by family and friends as a “Dew”-er, helping in any way he could. The fund in his memory will continue his legacy of giving back for generations to come.

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Widening Circles Society/Partners in Philanthropy Fund

Founded by the Community Foundation for operational support.

When you become a member of The Widening Circles Society or Partners in Philanthropy, you help us to connect people who care in our community to causes that matter. Every day we are humbled to serve as the conduit for meaningful connections. Please join us today in creating opportunities that are For Good. Forever. For Frederick County.

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Wiley Family Scholarship Fund

Founded by C. Matt and Sandra K. Wiley for Catoctin High School graduates pursuing a degree in engineering.

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