Brunswick Entry Feature
Future location of Brunswick Entry Feature on South Maple Avenue New public art is coming to Brunswick! An entry feature will be installed at the entrance to Brunswick's South Maple Avenue to welcome train commuters, C&O Canal towpath hikers and cyclists. This...
Frederick Community College Foundation Receives Funding for the Trades
The Ausherman Family Foundation recently awarded the Frederick Community College Foundation a $40,000 general grant to provide scholarships to students participating in trade programs including construction, electrical, welding, and heating, ventilation, and air...
Chords of Courage Releases Music Video
Ausherman Family Foundation awarded Chords of Courage a $10,000 General Grant to support the annual STEP UP! Frederick Student Songwriting Contest. The goal is to create hopeful, inspirational music and encourage students to use their creativity to write dynamic and...
Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership Awarded Focus Grant
Did You Know... By the end of the 2019-2020 school year, 942 students in Frederick County were considered youth experiencing homelessness Since its inception in 2016, total enrollment for SHIP's New Horizons program exceeded 500 high school students 92% of New...
The Prosperity Center 2020 Community Support Campaign
Did You Know... Helped over 3,000 families complete their tax returns, returning over $5 million to our local Frederick County economy. Improved credit scores and decreased debt for over 200 families. Matched $123,699 in personal savings for 50 ALICE families who...
Thurmont East Main Street Mural Celebration
The town of Thurmont celebrated the completion of the final stage of the Main Street Mural Project with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The East Main Street mural was supported by a $5,000 General Grant to bring vibrant, public artwork to the community. Several...
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Receives Grant
Ausherman Family Foundation supported Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) with a $25,000 General Grant to support general operating costs and finding new ways to operate while the organization remains closed during the pandemic. It is essential to support our local arts...
The Frederick Center Receives Grant
Ausherman Family Foundation supported The Frederick Center with a $15,000 General Grant to enhance operations and fulfill several goals of their strategic plan. They identified a key goal is to provide affirming safe spaces for LGBTQ+ peers and their families for...
Hood College Student, Caylee Winpigler, Appointed to Board of Trustees
The Ausherman Family Foundation, a private foundation established in 2006, recently announced the addition of a new trustee to their board of trustees, Caylee Winpigler. Through a partnership with Hood College, the Ausherman Family Foundation Trustees launched a...
Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership Receives Grant
Shari Scher of COIPP created daily "Read Aloud Videos" for children to enjoy storytime during COVID-19 Ausherman Family Foundation supported Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP) with a $7,500 General Grant to support integration of a new database...
Resilient Nonprofits During Challenging Times
We are pleased to present the work of our resilient nonprofits over the last few months despite the impact of COVID-19 on their clients and operations. Check out new project and programming announcements, successes and achievements as they faced COVID-19, and unique...
Food Coordination with Frederick Rescue Mission
Frederick Rescue Mission volunteers prepare items in the distribution hub for food delivery programs.Food insecurity was identified as one of the most critical needs during the COVID-19 Crisis. A $50,000 General Grant was awarded to the Frederick Rescue Mission to...