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Dawn Renee Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by grandparents Charles and Jane Smith for graduates of Frederick County Public Schools, with preference given to Brunswick High School graduates pursuing a degree in marketing or a related field.

Dawn Renee Smith graduated from the Frederick County Career and Technology Center’s marketing program. She served as president of the Frederick County Delta Epsilon Chi Association (DECA), a national organization for marketing students, and received statewide recognition for her role in increasing the organization’s local membership. Active often in community service projects, Ms. Smith’s kindness and goodwill toward others defined her. When injuries sustained in a car accident shortly after her high school graduation claimed her life, her grandparents—Charles and Jane Smith—started awarding scholarships in her name as a way to remember her. In December 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Smith turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Dawn Renee Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund to help other students who exhibit qualities and interests similar to those of their granddaughter.

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De Willard Family Fund

Founded by Mr. Willard as an unrestricted fund.

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Debbie Bostian Family and Community Involvement Grant Fund

Founded by The PTA Council of Frederick County, Inc. for grants to PTAs promoting family and community involvement.

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Debbie Wolfe Bradley Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Wolfe family for Walkersville High School graduates pursuing a career in the theater arts.

Debra “Debbie” Ann Wolfe Bradley’s love for life defined her. A resident of Walkersville, her interests were diverse and spoke to her dynamic personality. From mastering water gardening to cheering for her beloved Redskins to pursuing her love of music, Mrs. Bradley’s charisma radiated. One of her greatest passions was her active involvement with Walkersville High School’s Drama Club, with which she served as president and volunteered tirelessly to ensure its success. When Debbie was tragically killed in a car accident, the Bradley and Wolfe families established The Debbie Wolfe Bradley Scholarship Fund to honor Debbie’s memory, love of theater arts, and dedication to the Drama Club at Walkersville High School. Scholarships in her name are awarded to Walkersville High School graduates pursuing a career in theater arts or a related field.

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Delaplaine Arts Center Endowment Fund

Founded by The Frederick News-Post for operational support.

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Derr Fund

Founded by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation with a contribution from Natelli Communities for historic preservation and scholarly research of Frederick County.

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Descendants of the Dr. John D. and Rebecca Nicodemus Family Fund

Founded by the family to support Walkersville United Methodist Church.

John and Rebecca Nicodemus were devoted parents and caring individuals. Rebecca was a typical housewife, raising eight children while her husband worked as a doctor. They lived in Walkersville as involved citizens dedicated to the well being of others. John never knew how to drive so he visited his patients by horse. Some of his fees included $3 to deliver a baby, $3 for eyeglasses and $0.50 to pull teeth. Other means of payment included chickens, hams and side meat. In 1909, the Walkersville Water Company was established, and Dr. Nicodemus was chosen chairman. He lived to be 85 years old. John and Rebecca left such an impact on the lives of others that their grandchildren, Kent C. Nicodemus Jr., Nancy N. Frank, Robert N. Nicodemus Jr., and Charles A. Nicodemus, founded The Descendents of The John D. and Rebecca Nicodemus Family Fund to honor the memories of their grandparents. The Fund supports Walkersville United Methodist Church, a community of faith with which the Nicodemus family has long been involved.

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DeWalt Willard Charitable Gift Fund

Founded by Mr. Willard as a donor advised fund.

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