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The Ausherman family has its roots in Frederick County. Having been blessed with success, the family is committed to giving back to the community in ways that strengthen the community and ensure that the County is sought as a viable, attractive place to live and work.
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Ausherman Family Foundation Announces 2026 Professional Development Training Series
There are many learning and leadership opportunities in Frederick. The Frederick Nonprofit Summit is an anchor to many other educational opportunities, including the 2026 Professional Development Training Series. These four in-person workshops, at Frederick...
Mountain City Elks Lodge Completed to Honor Frederick’s First Black Educators
The Ausherman Family Foundation helped to fund the creation of the Elks Lodge Mural honoring some of Frederick's first Black educators. In 1920, John Bruner, an educational leader in the African American community, asked the board of Education to purchase a plot of...
Frederick Youth Center Federal Funding featured on DC News Now
On April 8, 2026, the Frederick community came together to celebrate the announcement of a $3 million award to the City of Frederick for the development of future Youth Center. Special thank you to Senator Chris Van Hollen and Representative April McClain Delaney for...
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