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Lyons Family Fund

Founded by Sally R. Lyons and her sons John and Michael to provide grants and scholarships.

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M. Kate, Robert Lee and Robert Leroy Willard Scholarship Fund

Founded through Mary C. Willard’s trust for those studying percussion instruments and music, in memory of Robert Lee Willard, those studying economics, banking or finance, in memory of M. Kate Willard, or those studying microbiology, in memory of Robert Leroy Willard.

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M. Rebecca Linton Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mrs. Linton for Frederick Community College students studying accounting and interested in golf.

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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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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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Major Dan Campbell Veteran Services Fund

Founded by Dan Campbell with his 2017 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award to support veterans and Mission of Mercy’s medical and dental programs.

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Make a Difference in Thurmont Fund

Founded by Susan K. Favorite with her 2011 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award to provide grants and scholarships to residents of Thurmont, MD.

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