Gateway to the Mountains, Thurmont Mural Complete
The Ausherman Family Foundation is thrilled to announce the completion and unveiling of the Gateway to the Mountains, Thurmont Mural by artist Bob Cohen. This project springs from the Ausherman Family Foundation’s dedication to support public art across Frederick...
Ride United Network Driving Ahead with Multi-Year Grant
The Ride United Network (RUN), coordinated by United Way of Frederick County, started in March of 2023. The program focuses on providing discounted or free rides to families in ALICE households. ALICE stands for Asset, Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. About 30%...
Seton Center – Uplifting Lives in Northern Frederick
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, Single-Year Grants Committee Advisor
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...
Welcome Ariel Rodriguez to the Board of Trustees!
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 Severn, Community Benefit Projects Advisor
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...
Capacity Building Grants Open on a Rolling Basis Empowering Frederick County Nonprofits
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...
Ausherman Family Foundation Launches Back-Office Grants to Strengthen Nonprofits
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...
2023 Ausherman Family Foundation Annual Report
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
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 Announces Applications Are Open for the First Ever County-Wide Youth Council
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...
Downtown Ambassador Program Active in the Community
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...