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Responding to Substance Use Disorder Strategic Initiatives Fund

Founded by the Community Foundation to address the response of Frederick County to substance use disorder (SUD) by focusing on new and expanded resources to those with SUD.

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Donald B. Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund at Saint John’s Catholic Prep

Founded by wife Mary Rice and her children for students to attend St. John’s Catholic Prep.

Donald B. Rice was an athlete, business leader and public servant in Frederick County. In the 1940s, Mr. Rice opened Rice Tires, which began as a small rethreading business and expanded to include retail, wholesale and international sales. In the 1950s, Mr. Rice served on the Board of Aldermen and as Mayor. Mr. Rice’s wife and children established the fund in his memory. The fund provides scholarships to students to specifically attend Saint John’s Catholic Prep. Mr. Rice’s three sons had attended the school and, he credited the value of their private education as a major factor in the professional success his children went on to achieve.

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Rice Tire Employee Hardship Fund

Founded by Rice Company Tire leadership for employees their families faced with financial difficulties due to catastrophic loss or unforeseen medical expenses.

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Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts

Founded by wife Shirley Richardson and daughter Katie for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College, preferably those pursuing a visual arts career.

Inspirational and well-known artist, Barry David Richardson, was born on January 6, 1948 in Washington D.C. He grew up at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick, graduating from Frederick High School, Frederick Community College and Frostburg State College. He earned his Masters of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore. In the 1970’s and early 1980’s, Barry taught art at Greenbelt Junior High School, Governor Thomas Johnson Middle and High Schools and Frederick Community College. In 1987, Barry resigned from teaching to pursue his full time painting career to enormous success. His paintings have been displayed in numerous museums and galleries in over forty states and in several countries. He was a charitable man and donated many of his pieces for various fundraisers. Barry’s passions included family, friends, landscaping, gardening, hiking, fishing, traveling, and, of course, painting local Frederick scenes. His wife, Shirley, and his daughter, Katie, established The Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts to further his legacy when Barry died of a brain tumor in 2001. The Fund provides annual scholarships for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College, with preference given to those students seeking a career related to the visual arts, including art education, art therapy, graphic design, and photography. To honor the legacy of a man dedicated to art, the scholarship fund in his name assists other students eager to study and pursue a career in this field.

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Don and Rosa Rippeon Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Rippeons for Frederick County graduates, preferably early childhood education and agriculture majors.

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Shirley Barnes Rippeon and Vernon Robert Rippeon Fund

Founded by Mr. Rippeon to support Hoover Library at McDaniel College.

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Mae Retha M. Rippeon and Vernon R. Rippeon Scholarship Fund

Founded by Vernon R. Rippeon in memory of his wife Mae Retha, The Mae Retha M. Rippeon and Vernon R. Rippeon Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for students pursuing an education in the nursing field at Frederick Community College or Hood College.

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Vernon “Rick” Rippeon Memorial Fund

The Vernon “Rick” Rippeon Memorial Fund was established by his father, Vernon Rippeon, as a heartfelt tribute to honor the legacy of his son. This fund is dedicated to supporting Boy Scout Troop 735, reflecting Rick’s commitment to scouting. Rick’s passion for scouting lives on, empowering future generations of young scouts to continue his legacy of character development and leadership.

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