Frederick, Maryland

Phoenix Foundation of Maryland Appoints New Executive Director Heather Whitcomb

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Phoenix Foundation of Maryland is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Whitcomb as Executive Director.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Phoenix Foundation of Maryland is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Whitcomb as Executive Director.
  • The state's only recovery high school, Phoenix Recovery Academy, is located at 117 East Church Street in downtown Frederick.
  • "I am honored and delighted to have been appointed as Executive Director of Maryland's only recovery high school.
  • Phoenix Recovery Academy is located at 117 East Church Street, in a building leased to them by the Ausherman Family Foundation.

R.W. Warner, Inc. Makes Generous Donation to George Delaplaine School of Business

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Warner, Inc. Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, recently awarded a grant to the George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business at Hood College.

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  • Warner, Inc. Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, recently awarded a grant to the George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business at Hood College.
  • The business school is named after Frederick businessman George Delaplaine who has served as a leader and role model for entrepreneurs.
  • "George Delaplaine has been good to Frederick County and is one of Maryland's true business visionaries," said Matthew Warner, president of R.W.
  • The George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business at Hood College is dedicated to providing its business students with the tools to be impactful entrepreneurs beyond the classroom.

Community Foundation and United Way Support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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Friday, June 11, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grants from The Community Foundation of Frederick County and United Way of Frederick County are providing support to the Frederick County Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Grants from The Community Foundation of Frederick County and United Way of Frederick County are providing support to the Frederick County Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program.
  • The national Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five regardless of their family's income.
  • Frederick County's participation in the program began in 2018 through a Striving Readers grant provided to Frederick County Public Schools.
  • A grant from The Jean Ellis and Florence Guss Memorial Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation, and a gift from The Marion P. Lee Trust to the United Way of Frederick County is supporting the Frederick County Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program and will help it continue to serve local families.

Frederick County Women's Giving Circle Provides $245,092 in Grants

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County announces that 30 grants totaling $245,092 have been presented to 20 area nonprofits serving women and their dependents.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County announces that 30 grants totaling $245,092 have been presented to 20 area nonprofits serving women and their dependents.
  • The grants are provided from The Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund, one of more than 740 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
  • The FY2021 grants bring the Women's Giving Circle grant total to more than $2 million since the first grants were distributed.
  • For more information about the Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County, email [email protected] or visit http://www.frederickwgc.org .

All Good Presents Galactic live in Frederick, Maryland with the Heavy Hours for a Drive-In Concert

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Friday, May 14, 2021
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b'FREDERICK, Md., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Galactic performs at It\'s Showtime at the Drive-In on Thursday, May 20, 2021, brought to you by All Good Presents.

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  • b'FREDERICK, Md., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Galactic performs at It\'s Showtime at the Drive-In on Thursday, May 20, 2021, brought to you by All Good Presents.
  • Tickets are still available for this special live performance at a unique drive-in concert venue located at the Frederick Fairgrounds.
  • For tickets and more information, visit http://www.showtimeatthedrivein.com\nIn an effort to help revive and restore their local community, All Good Presents created the All Good Giving Campaign to assist those struggling the most.
  • Funds from this show will benefit the City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank.\nFounded in 1996, ALL GOOD PRESENTS is a Frederick, Maryland based grassroots promotion and production company devoted to uniting music lovers and touring artists in the Mid Atlantic.\n'

Community Foundation Seeks Nominations for the 2021 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism and Youth in Action Awards

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b"FREDERICK, Md., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Community Foundation of Frederick County is accepting nominations for the 2021 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism and Youth in Action Awards from May 1 through May 31, 2021.\nThe online applications can be found here beginning on May 1, 2021.

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  • b"FREDERICK, Md., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Community Foundation of Frederick County is accepting nominations for the 2021 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism and Youth in Action Awards from May 1 through May 31, 2021.\nThe online applications can be found here beginning on May 1, 2021.
  • Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2021.
  • Nominations are not accepted for couples, groups, clubs, or organizations.\nThe Wertheimer Youth in Action Award is now in its 10th year.
  • Wertheimer Fellows are awarded $25,000 to establish or add to a permanent fund with the Community Foundation for the nonprofit or charitable endeavor of their choice.

Business Roundtable Fund at Community Foundation Supports Youth Apprenticeship Program

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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b'FREDERICK, Md., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A grant from The Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education Fund, one of more than 740 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, is providing support to the Youth Apprenticeship Program in Frederick County.\nFrederick County Public Schools (FCPS) was selected as one of two county school systems in Maryland to pilot the Youth Apprenticeship Program "Earn and Learn" program, which is now in 18 school districts across the state.

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  • b'FREDERICK, Md., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A grant from The Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education Fund, one of more than 740 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, is providing support to the Youth Apprenticeship Program in Frederick County.\nFrederick County Public Schools (FCPS) was selected as one of two county school systems in Maryland to pilot the Youth Apprenticeship Program "Earn and Learn" program, which is now in 18 school districts across the state.
  • Students work with a mentor in a state-approved industry to learn valuable skills and earn industry credentials while receiving high school credit.
  • The program focuses on furthering education that leads to sustainable employment in manufacturing and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations.\nLester Gonzalez, a student at the Frederick County Career and Technology Center, is a youth apprentice at Second Chances Garage.
  • To learn more about the Community Foundation, visit http://www.FrederickCountyGives.org .\nMax Cole, Community Foundation of Frederick County, 301.695.7660 x304, [email protected]\n'

Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County's "Club on the Go" Partners with Community to Distribute Free Bicycle Helmets for Youth

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Monday, April 26, 2021
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b'FREDERICK, Md., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, April 26 at 2:00 pm at the Frederick Towne Mall parking lot (next to Tire World), Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County\'s new "Club on the Go" program is partnering with community organizations to distribute free, custom fitted bike helmets to youth in the community.\n"Club on the Go" is a new Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County initiative that supports youth in the community who do not have access to youth development programming and mentorship.

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  • b'FREDERICK, Md., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, April 26 at 2:00 pm at the Frederick Towne Mall parking lot (next to Tire World), Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County\'s new "Club on the Go" program is partnering with community organizations to distribute free, custom fitted bike helmets to youth in the community.\n"Club on the Go" is a new Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County initiative that supports youth in the community who do not have access to youth development programming and mentorship.
  • To receive a helmet both a parent and child must be present.
  • For questions or more information, please contact Shana Knight at [email protected] .\nBoys & Girls Club of Frederick County is the premier youth development organization in Frederick County providing children with the highest quality programs and opportunities for success.
  • The mission of Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County is to enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as responsible, productive, caring citizens.\nShana Knight, Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County, 240.578.4008, [email protected]\n'

Visit Frederick Board Announces a New Executive Director

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'FREDERICK, Md., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Visit Frederick Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Dave Ziedelis as the organization\'s new Executive Director.

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  • b'FREDERICK, Md., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Visit Frederick Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Dave Ziedelis as the organization\'s new Executive Director.
  • As a past Board President and leader in the Frederick community, Dave is a familiar face that will be a tremendous asset to Visit Frederick for many years to come.
  • We are certainly going to miss John Fieseler and his tremendous dedication to Visit Frederick over the last 20 years.
  • For more information about Visit Frederick, visit http://www.visitfrederick.org or call 301-600-4047.\nScott Wisnom, Visit Frederick Board of Directors, 301-695-3964, [email protected]\n'

Betamore & Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. Announce Founder City

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Betamore and Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. ( FITCI ) have announced their collaboration on a new, more impactful, hybrid conference event, Founder City.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Betamore and Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. ( FITCI ) have announced their collaboration on a new, more impactful, hybrid conference event, Founder City.
  • Founder City brings together into one event some of the most essential pillars of the startup community; demos, pitches, capital, mentorship and connection.
  • On May 27th, finalist companies will pitch LIVE at the "drive-in" style events, taking place simultaneously at Betamore's City Garage campus and at the Fairgrounds in Frederick, MD.
  • SOURCE Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)