Ausherman Family Foundation Funding in 2020
Through grantmaking, community-benefit projects, leadership and educational opportunities, we put $2,100,000 charitable dollars back into the community in 2020. We thank our valued community partners, especially the dedicated nonprofits, fellow funders, and government...
Serving Frederick County Youth
COVID-19 is severely impacting our youth as they live in an everchanging world. From schooling to family life, our community is working to overcome battles we never imagined. As a result of COVID-19 stressors, trauma is rapidly increasing in both youth and adults. ...
Supporting Victims of Trauma
The Ausherman Family Foundation, local funders, and community members recognize the need to address trauma in Frederick County. As a result of COVID-19 stressors, trauma is rapidly increasing and now is the time to begin the healing process. The Ausherman Family...
The Initiative Committee Successes to Date
The Downtown Safety and Services Initiative (“The Initiative”) was born out of the community and is comprised of several committees that were created based upon the needs and priorities identified by community stakeholders. Committees are chaired by community leaders...
COVID-19: How To Give Back Locally
Through COVID-19, many people are interested in giving back directly to their local community. There are several opportunities to donate or volunteer in your neighborhood through food banks, churches, drop off locations, and more. Please see the list below for a...
Lester Bowie Mural
New mural at 69 S. Market Street of Lester Bowie by artist Rafael Blanco. A new piece of public art has been added to Downtown Frederick. The vibrant mural at 69 South Market Street just steps from Carroll Creek Linear Park was completed by Rafael Blanco depicting...
Carroll Creek Park Wayfinding Project Completion
A new public art project is now located at the entrances of Carroll Creek Park in Downtown Frederick! This wayfinding project provides a highly visible, recognizable, and welcoming gateway to the park both day and night for visitors, residents, motorists, and more....
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice Launches 20 Boats In Carroll Creek
Ausherman Family Foundation's Boat, "Arctic Racer" supporting The Frederick Arts Council Sailing Through the Winter Solstice kicked off five years ago with Color On The Creek's Peter Kremers and Kyle Thomas. They had a vision to attract visitors to the Carroll Creek...
Downtown Frederick Displays Holiday Greenery
Holiday greenery and lighting at Curious Iguana on N Market St in Downtown Frederick.The Downtown Frederick Partnership was awarded $12,000 for holiday greenery to make Downtown storefronts and restaurants brightly lit and beautifully decorated this season. After such...
Literacy Council Receives Ambassador of the Year Award
Laurie Fisher, Executive Director and Kim Brown, Workplace Program Coordinator, accepting the award.Workplace Literacy Program Graduates with Peter Plamondon of Plamondon Hospitality Partners.The Tourism Council of Frederick County recently announced the Literacy...
African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society Receives Funding
The Ausherman Family Foundation recently awarded the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society (AARCH) with a $25,000 Capacity Building Grant to create an interpretive plan for the Heritage Center for African American History and Culture. AARCH...
General Grant Awarded to Interfaith Housing Alliance
Keith & Crystal have worked hard to make their family's dream come true and closed on their perfect home! Pictured: Keith, Crystal, their children, Realtor Kelly Losquadro of Long and Foster and IHA's Housing Specialist Vivian Duran. In honor of Interfaith...