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Rice Tire Employee Hardship Fund

Founded by Rice Company Tire leadership for employees their families faced with financial difficulties due to catastrophic loss or unforeseen medical expenses.

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Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts

Founded by wife Shirley Richardson and daughter Katie for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College, preferably those pursuing a visual arts career.

Inspirational and well-known artist, Barry David Richardson, was born on January 6, 1948 in Washington D.C. He grew up at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick, graduating from Frederick High School, Frederick Community College and Frostburg State College. He earned his Masters of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore. In the 1970’s and early 1980’s, Barry taught art at Greenbelt Junior High School, Governor Thomas Johnson Middle and High Schools and Frederick Community College. In 1987, Barry resigned from teaching to pursue his full time painting career to enormous success. His paintings have been displayed in numerous museums and galleries in over forty states and in several countries. He was a charitable man and donated many of his pieces for various fundraisers. Barry’s passions included family, friends, landscaping, gardening, hiking, fishing, traveling, and, of course, painting local Frederick scenes. His wife, Shirley, and his daughter, Katie, established The Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts to further his legacy when Barry died of a brain tumor in 2001. The Fund provides annual scholarships for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College, with preference given to those students seeking a career related to the visual arts, including art education, art therapy, graphic design, and photography. To honor the legacy of a man dedicated to art, the scholarship fund in his name assists other students eager to study and pursue a career in this field.

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Don and Rosa Rippeon Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Rippeons for Frederick County graduates, preferably early childhood education and agriculture majors.

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Shirley Barnes Rippeon and Vernon Robert Rippeon Fund

Founded by Mr. Rippeon to support Hoover Library at McDaniel College.

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Mae Retha M. Rippeon and Vernon R. Rippeon Scholarship Fund

Founded by Vernon R. Rippeon in memory of his wife Mae Retha, The Mae Retha M. Rippeon and Vernon R. Rippeon Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for students pursuing an education in the nursing field at Frederick Community College or Hood College.

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Vernon “Rick” Rippeon Memorial Fund

The Vernon “Rick” Rippeon Memorial Fund was established by his father, Vernon Rippeon, as a heartfelt tribute to honor the legacy of his son. This fund is dedicated to supporting Boy Scout Troop 735, reflecting Rick’s commitment to scouting. Rick’s passion for scouting lives on, empowering future generations of young scouts to continue his legacy of character development and leadership.

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M. Robert Ritchie Endowment Fund for Heartly House’s Youth Programs

Founded by Mr. Ritchie for child abuse prevention programs, emergency shelter, community education, and counseling for children under 18.

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M. Robert Ritchie, Jr., Charitable Gift Fund

Founded through Mr. Ritchie’s estate provisions to benefit YMCA of Frederick County.

Described by a family friend as “the last of the titans because he’s given back to so many organizations,” M. Robert Ritchie, Jr. has, through his estate provisions, created The M. Robert Ritchie Jr., Charitable Gift Fund. Mr. Ritchie was a well-known Frederick County philanthropist, and worked to help support his family from a very early age. After graduating from Frederick High School, he began selling insurance, and then started Ritchie Associates Insurance Company. The company eventually operated 54 multi-state offices. He is also known for developing Holly Hills Country Club, the first of its kind in Frederick County. Mr. Ritchie will be remembered as someone who recognized that many people in the community needed a helping hand. His generous support of many local nonprofits created big impact in the community, and he will continue to do so through his two Community Foundation funds.

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