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...
Basketball Halftime with Frederick Steppers
Empowering and encouraging are great descriptions of the energy that Sharizma Hill (Coach Riz) brings to her youth organization, the Frederick Youth Steppers. The Frederick Youth Steppers allows youth to gather and express themselves through dance and music. Coach Riz...
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Technology Upgrade
During the pandemic, the Maryland Ensemble Theatre was able to use technology to keep its productions active. Its shows were broadcast, and that kept its audience members engaged and excited when COVID restrictions were finally lifted. After the pandemic, the...
Youth Organizations Convene Over Data Collaboration (Frederick News Post Release)
Article by Clara Niel, of the Frederick News Post More than 100 youth organization leaders and members gathered at Hood College on Thursday to work on creating a Frederick County youth services network. In the first of many meetings to connect the organizations,...
Empowering Community Leaders Network Student Places Third in Chords of Courage Contest!
Breanna Brea is a ninth grader at Walkersville High School, but she moved to Frederick when she was in the sixth grade. After moving to Frederick, Breanna wanted to connect and find ways to make friends, so her mother encouraged her to join Empowering Community...
Frederick Rescue Mission Repaving Project
In January of 2023, the Frederick Rescue Mission completed the repaving of its parking lot. This was a critical need for the organization as its parking lot connects its 1,100 volunteers and over 7,000 clients to its vital services, such as food distribution. Years of...
Ausherman Family Foundation Funding in 2022 – Annual Report
Through grantmaking, network formation, leadership development, and educational opportunities, Ausherman Family Foundation has provided $3,737,594 in charitable dollars back into the community. We thank our valued community partners, especially the dedicated...
Hillcrest and Waverley Elementary Students Receive Free Vision Exams
By: Loretta Gaines of WFMD Hillcrest and Waverley Elementary school students have been part of a pilot school based vision program that helps identify children who may need eyeglasses or other treatments. Dr. DeVeda Coley, Supervisor of Community Schools, said FCPS...
IDEA Grant Awards Ceremony
On December 7, 2022, the recipients of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity-Action (IDEA) grant awardees gathered in New Spire Arts. This group represents the pioneering cohort of the newest grant cycle offered by the Ausherman Family Foundation, which funded Black-led...
Meet the Funders Review
The Frederick Funders hosted a Meet the Funders event at the C. Burr Artz Library. This was an opportunity for local funders to introduce themselves to area nonprofits, share grant opportunities, and talk about their organizations' giving priorities. Over 60 people...