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​Fishing. A peaceful, quiet pastime that connects one with nature. One of the most crucial elements of the fishing experience, not including patience and silence, is a good fly. A common fly used today in saltwater and freshwater was designed by Frederick native,...

In January 2022, the William F. Moran Museum & Foundation broke ground for its new teaching facility in Middletown, Maryland. This facility will preserve the legacy and teachings of William F. Moran, a Frederick native who gained international recognition for his...

We want to thank our valued community partners, especially the dedicated nonprofits, fellow funders, and government agencies, whose hard work had an incredible impact on Frederick County. Together, we were able to achieve more than we thought possible. In 2021, we...

Content courtesy of Elizabeth Comer, President of CFHS​The Ausherman Family Foundation awarded the Catoctin Furnace a grant to help purchase 12606 Catoctin Furnace Road, one of the original log worker houses in Catoctin Furnace. Octogenarian Joann Miller, the last of...

Chronic illness, job loss, debt, domestic abuse, and addiction are some reasons that people fall into homelessness. When a person is homeless, it limits their opportunities and destabilizes them and their families. Luckily Frederick County families faced with...

Bright lights and greenery have brought cheer and holiday enthusiasm to the streets of downtown Frederick. The Ausherman Family Foundation is proud to support many of the programs that bring the spirit of the holidays to town. With contributions to the Downtown...

Off Thomas Johnson Drive is a building brimming with toys for children in the Frederick community. The Ausherman Properties team, our for-profit partner, gave Toys for Tots the space for the season to collect and house its Christmas donations. This year, Toys for Tots...

A few months ago, human service providers came together to use their passions to guide the Frederick County community in becoming trauma responsive through education, partnership, and advocacy. The Ausherman Family Foundation helped to facilitate the coordination of...

At the Frederick County Public Library, there is a section dedicated to grant making resources. If you are a nonprofit organization in need of some books on grant making, onboarding new board members, or advocating for your organization these resources are available...

On November 8, 2021, the Downtown Frederick Streetscape Study published a report based on discoveries from multiple community forums and a public survey which received 1,932 responses. The Streetscape Study was initiated to respond to the street usage and needs after...

“What do you all want for Christmas?” Without hesitation the children joyously replied, “Paint! We’re saving all our money for our new house!” This unconventional Christmas request came from children that were transitioning from homelessness to home ownership. Their...

The Downtown Frederick Partnership is now hiring for the Ambassador Program! The Ambassador Program was identified as a need by the Downtown Safety and Services Initiative (DSSI). The role of an ambassador is to help improve the appearance and safety of the streets in...