“Lattes With Lori”
Lori Perkins, Manager, Ausherman Family Foundation"Lattes with Lori" is returning in the Summer of 2022! This is an opportunity for us to get to know our grant partners over a cup of coffee or tea. This initiative promotes open dialogue with both current and future...
SOAR Multi-Year Grant: Aging in Place
The Frederick Funders Data Report of 2021 found that organizations serving the elderly population in Frederick needed more support, resources, and grant funding. This discovery aligned with the Community Needs Assessment which identified that Frederick County has a...
Heartly House Expanding to Satellite Locations
For over 40 years, Heartly House has provided comprehensive services for residents of Frederick County. Its mission is to end domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse, and to provide victims with safety, shelter, and supportive services....
Congratulations Phoenix Academy Graduates!
The class of 2022 from the Phoenix Academy graduated three students in early June, and we extend a huge congratulations to them! This school, located next to the YMCA art building in Downtown Frederick off Church Street, was established in 2018. The school serves...
Frederick Youth Center Report
Read an abbreviated version of the Downtown Youth Center Full Report on the key findings, discoveries, and recommendations.Read the full report about the key findings, discoveries, and recommendations about the Downtown Frederick Youth Center. This report includes a...
2022 Capacity Building Grant Cycle 2 Will Open June 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.The Ausherman Family Foundation’s (AFF) Trustees announced their Capacity Building Grant Cycle 2 will open June 1, 2022....
Hood College Student, Faith Kiser, Appointed to Board of Trustees
Faith Kiser, Hood College Student Member of the Board of TrusteesThere is a new face on the Ausherman Family Foundation Board of Trustees. This year Faith Kiser was nominated as the second college student member of the board. This partnership between the Ausherman...
Meditation Murals
Two new murals have been added to Frederick’s rick collection of public art that capture the essence of peace and the miracle of nature. A team of artists, including Karen Pollard, Jack Pabas, and Anthony Owens collaborated to bring these unique pieces to the...
Housing Authority Launching Operation Education
The Housing Authority is launching a new program, Operation Education. This program will engage 25 families in continued learning and academic celebrations. In the recovery from COVID, families need additional supports and resources to reach their educational goals...
Support for the Salvation Army New Day Center
Entering its second year of operations, The Salvation Army continues to offer a safe respite for people experiencing homelessness at its Day Shelter located at Grace United Church of Christ. At the Day Shelter, homeless individuals have access to mobile case...
FCC Building Trade Scholarship
The Ausherman Family Foundation recently awarded the Frederick Community College Foundation a general grant to provide scholarships to students participating in trade programs including construction, electrical, welding, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning...
Heartly House Needs Assessment Accepting Responses!
Click below to take the Community Needs Assessment Survey! Help Identify Potential Satellite Office Locations for Heartly House Services Heartly House is expanding to other locations in Frederick County where residents may have difficulty accessing services due to...