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Frederick Youth Council Accepting Applications through July 13

Frederick Youth Council Accepting Applications through July 13

“Being on the Frederick Youth Council has been an incredible opportunity that I would not trade for the world,” comments Brooke Lieberman, inaugural Chair of the Frederick Youth Council. She has served on Frederick’s first county-wide Youth Council since the beginning...

2025 Frederick Nonprofit Summit

2025 Frederick Nonprofit Summit

The 2025 Frederick Nonprofit Summit: Building Blocks for Impact was a day of inspiration!  On June 10, 2025, over 200 professionals convened at Frederick Community College (FCC) for a day of learning, networking, and engagement. The energy of the day remained...

Welcome New Hood College Student, Grace Manthi, as a Trustee

Welcome New Hood College Student, Grace Manthi, as a Trustee

Grace was born and raised in Frederick. After graduating from Frederick High in 2024, she currently attends Hood College studying mathematics and global studies. She initially started as a student in the 2022 EXITO summer program in Centro Hispano de Frederick. Her...

Manny Casiano, Trustee

Manny Casiano, Trustee

Manuel “Manny” Casiano was born in New York City of two Puerto Rican parents.  He moved with his family to Puerto Rico in 1970 and attended high school there, where he met his high school sweetheart and future wife. Manny studied biological engineering at MIT in...

AARCH Society Breaks Ground on African American Heritage Center

AARCH Society Breaks Ground on African American Heritage Center

On March 18th, more than 100 community members gathered under blue skies and hopeful hearts to witness a powerful moment in Frederick County’s history—the groundbreaking ceremony for the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage (AARCH) Society’s long-awaited...

Signing Ceremony Officializes Home of Future Youth Center

Signing Ceremony Officializes Home of Future Youth Center

The partnership between the Ausherman Family Foundation, Frederick County Government, and the City of Frederick has paved the way for the future transfer of 300 Scotty’s Bus Lane from the County to the City. This milestone reflects the power of collaboration across...

Lauren Ausherman, Single-Year Grants Committee Advisor

Lauren Ausherman, Single-Year Grants Committee Advisor

I was born and raised in Frederick County. Our family roots run deep within the community, and I am proud to carry that aspect on for years to come. I currently reside in Frederick with my husband Justin and our two beautiful boys: Cayden (12 years old) and Noah (10...

Carrie Delente, Multi-Year Grants Committee Advisor

Carrie Delente, Multi-Year Grants Committee Advisor

In 1997 Carrie Delente envisioned a service to the nonprofit and professional association community to develop large-scale portals that would reside on the Internet - a concept some thought would never fly. But what began in her basement as an idea rapidly expanded to...