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...
Ausherman Family Foundation Nominated for Maryland Preservation Award
The Catoctin Furnace nominated the Ausherman Family Foundation with the Maryland Preservation Award due to its assistance in purchasing a historical house in the Catoctin Furnace area. The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of...
Centro Hispano de Frederick Expanding Services
Nearly 15 years ago, Centro Hispano de Frederick was founded to help the immigrant community in Frederick. Its mission is to help this population to succeed and thrive in Frederick County through a variety of services and programs that it offers. Since its founding,...
Community Promotion Grant with the City of Frederick
Are you a non-profit organization that makes a positive impact in Frederick City? Then consider applying for the City of Frederick's Community Promotion Grant! You must attend the last in-person information session on January 10, 2023, from 1-2pm in the City Hall...
FCPS Pilots Vision Program at Two Schools
Press release by the FCPS Public Affairs Department. Frederick County Public Schools partnered with several businesses and non-profits to bring vision care services directly to students at two elementary schools for no associated costs. During the 2022-23 school year,...
Gayon Sampson, IDEA Committee Member
Gayon Sampson, IDEA Committee MemberCurrently, Gayon serves as Senior Advisor to the Mayor of the City of Frederick, being appointed to this position in July 2018. Prior to joining the City of Frederick, Gayon served as community outreach advisor in the Office of...
2023 Capacity Building Grant Cycle 1 Opened December 1
Applications for all grant requests must be made via our online portal. Requests received via email, phone, or direct mail will not be reviewed.Check out the Capacity Building Letter of Intent (LOI) Here! The Ausherman Family Foundation’s (AFF) Trustees announced...