Downtown Ambassador Program Active in the Community
In Downtown Frederick, a regular crew of individuals dressed in bright green jackets, vests, and shirts walk the streets. These people are part of the Downtown Ambassador team coordinated by Downtown Frederick Partnership. The Ambassador team has been an invaluable...
Salvation Army Day Center Operational Support
Entering another year of operations, The Salvation Army continues to offer a safe respite for people experiencing homelessness at its Day Center located at Grace United Church of Christ. The Day Center provides shelter from the elements and safety from scrutiny for...
Happy Hour with Nonprofit Young Professionals
On July 20, the Nonprofit Young Professionals met at Rockwell Riverside Brewery for its first Happy Hour! The Nonprofit Young Professionals Group is a collaborative effort between the Ausherman Family Foundation and the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s...
Lattes With Lori
Lori Perkins, Grants Manager, Ausherman Family Foundation"Lattes with Lori" is returning in the Fall of 2023. This is an opportunity for us to get to know our grant partners over a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. This initiative promotes open dialogue with both...
Youth Forum: Continuing the Conversation
On June 6, the second in a series of community forums focused on youth and young adults ages 14-24 was held at Hood College. Participants were invited to volunteer to join a workgroup on one of four collective impact topics: 1) Engaging in discussion around creating a...
New Resources at the Library
Do you want to increase your nonprofit knowledge? Do you have questions about how to write an effective grant or about what technology can do to help your nonprofit? Then visit the library! The Ausherman Family Foundation has a partnership with the C. Burr Artz...
IDEA Grant Cycle I Reopened May 30
The Ausherman Family Foundation has reopened Cycle I of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Aligned Grant. This grant is exclusively for Black-led nonprofits serving within Frederick County that fit within any of our four areas of interest: Children, Youth, &...
2023 Nonprofit Summit – Building a Culture of Collaboration
The 2023 Nonprofit Summit welcomed over 160 individuals from the local nonprofit community to an energizing day of learning and networking. This day was made possible by the tireless efforts of the Nonprofit Summit Committee, and fiscal support from the Ausherman...
Frederick Chorale with a Busy 2023-2024 Season
The Frederick Chorale has a busy performance schedule from 2023 to mid-2024 with roughly seven concerts planned! The Frederick Chorale is a local chorus nonprofit organization that provides professional, high-quality concerts to the community. The organization’s...
Outdoor Family Experiences with Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks
Frederick County is fortunate to have many natural gems for recreational activities like camping and hiking. Unfortunately, due to financial restraints or a knowledge gap, many families do not participate in these local opportunities. One nonprofit in Frederick...
April Lee, IDEA Committee Member
April Lee, IDEA Committee MemberApril Lee is Co-Owner of Lee Building Maintenance located in Frederick, Maryland and has served as President since 2015. April is a Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE) through the leading commercial cleaning trade association...
First IDEA Training Held on Mission & Vision
In 2022, the Ausherman Family Foundation launched the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity-Aligned grant for Black-led nonprofits in Frederick County. This grant seeks to enhance the growth, sustainability, impact, and sense of community among Black-led nonprofits and...