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The Seton Center is located in Emmitsburg and provides vital services in the northern part of the County by preventing hunger and homelessness, providing assistance for basic needs such as utilities, food, and clothing, and actively engaging clients to work towards...

Danielle Doll serves as Senior Manager of Strategic Communicationat the National Recreation and Park Association. Previously, sheserved as Associate Director of Downtown Frederick Partnership,a nonprofit economic development and National Main Streetorganization in...

Ariel Rodriguez Mercado was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He attended Rutgers University in 1995 as a Division 1 student-athlete. He then returned to Puerto Rico to pursue his professional volleyball career. He would go on to play for Puerto Rico’s national team and...

Danny is a Frederick local, with roots and family in Middletown. He works in commercial real estate having joined St. John Properties in 2008. He manages development projects in Frederick, Montgomery, and Washington counties in Maryland, as well as Loudoun and Prince...

The Ausherman Family Foundation is proud to announce that Capacity Building Grants will be accepted on a rolling basis. Aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness, Capacity Building Grants are set to empower local nonprofits by facilitating the development of...

Following a successful pilot, the Ausherman Family Foundation (AFF) reopens its latest endeavor, Back-Office Grants, designed to empower nonprofits by enhancing their operational capacities. These grants herald a new era of organizational efficiency, promising...

Through grantmaking, impactful networks, physical projects, leadership development, and education, the Ausherman Family Foundation contributed $2,123,285 to the community. We are proud of the work we achieved over the past year and recognize none of it would have been...

Westside Regional Park Action Plan to be Discussed at Community Meetings The Ausherman Family Foundation, in collaboration with The City of Frederick and Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA), is excited to announce a series of public meetings to gather community...

The 12-to-24 Collaborative is accepting applications to seat an inaugural Frederick County Youth Council. The application window will close on January 2, 2024. Led by the 12-to-24 Collaborative, a dynamic network of youth service providers, community leaders, and...

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...

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...

​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...