Krisma Jackson, IDEA Committee Member
Krisma Jackson, IDEA Committee MemberKrisma W. Jackson, former Youth Services Coordinator for the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick, currently has been focused on the healing and the expansion of her soul. The global pandemic has created a shift that has...
City Youth Matrix – Family Empowerment
Studies show the value of extracurricular activities on self-esteem and building skills for children. Participation in activities also result in better classroom performance, reduced rates of absenteeism, higher graduation, and college attendance rates - all which...
Mindful Movement with Each 1 Teach 1
In Frederick, Each 1 Teach 1 is an organization bringing healthy life practices and trauma informed yoga to youth. The youth in Lucas Village are who Each 1 Teach 1 interacts with most. Programming for these youths include: Mindful Movement: This involves yoga,...
Whole Heart Grief and Life Resource Center
The Whole Heart Grief and Life Resource Center has provided services to Black women since 2012. It started informally as a group meeting to discuss losses in their life and to cope with the feelings of grief and pain. The leadership of Whole Heart quickly realized...
New Spire Plans Next Act By Joining with Weinberg Center for the Arts
Unification of the two iconic Frederick theaters to create a healthy, strong, and more vibrant performing arts communityPress release by Barbara Hiller, Marketing Manager FREDERICK, MD, Monday, August 22, 2022— The Mayor & Board of Alderman of the City of...
Christopher Artis, IDEA Committee Member
Christopher Artis, IDEA Committee MemberMeet one of our members of the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Aligned Grants Committee. Christopher Artis is a native of Prince George’s County, Maryland. He grew up in the Ridgecrest community of Hyattsville. He attended...
The Ranch Starting Strategic Planning
Substance use disorder is a critical concern across the nation. Service providers and nonprofits such as The Ranch of Frederick County have been tackling this growing dilemma in unique ways. The Ranch was founded in 1975 in Frederick, and it serves men who are...
Sophie and Madigan’s Playground: An Inclusive Playground for Frederick
A memorial playground named in remembrance of two young girls, located in Frederick, continues to grow and inspire others. Sophie and Madigan’s Playground was started by the Lillard Family after the passing of two of their daughters. They wanted to create something...
Kat Vicere is the new Community Impact Manager
Kathryn Vicere, Community Impact ManagerKathryn (Kat) Vicere joins the Ausherman Family Foundation as its Community Impact Manager in August 2022. Kat brings many years of experience to AFF as a successful non-profit fundraiser, arts administration executive, and...
Transportation Report Published
Awareness of an expanding population with attendant human service and community needs prompted the Ausherman Family Foundation to support a community-wide examination of transportation options throughout the county. This document will provide an overview of the...
IDEA Grant
How to Apply Applications for all grant requests must be made via our online portal.Requests received via email, phone, or direct mail will not be reviewed. Recent findings of the Frederick Funders Data Project showed that only a small portion of local grants went...
2022 Nonprofit Summit: Courageous Conversation
The 2022 Nonprofit Summit held in May was the first in-person Summit for two years! Thanks to our funding partner, the Delaplaine Foundation Inc. a wonderful time was had by all. Dr. LaKeisha Cook of Courageous Conversation gave a thrilling and inspiring keynote...