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Gregory Joseph Troy Memorial Fund

Founded by Greg’s mother, Susan Best, and brother, Joshua Troy, to provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in police work and grants to support police canine squads.

A 1998 graduate of Middletown High School, Gregory Joseph Troy attended University of Maryland and went on to work in the finance and internet technology field. At age 27, he decided to pursue a career in law enforcement with the Baltimore County Police Department. While he was waiting for his security clearance, Mr. Troy became ill and was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Mr. Troy passed away at the age of 30. He was the husband of Antionette Messina Troy and son of the late Lawrence Joseph Troy and Susan Troy Best. Though his career in law enforcement was never realized, Mr. Troy will help others achieve that goal. In his memory, Mr. Troy’s mother and his brother, Joshua Troy, have established The Gregory Joseph Troy Memorial Fund. The Fund will provide post-secondary scholarships to future and current police officers working towards careers or advancement in criminology, police work, law enforcement and investigative sciences. In addition, grants may be made to support police canine squads to purchase dogs, provide specialized training to dogs or canine police officers, and public education about police work involving canines.

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Grossnickle Family Scholarship Fund

Founded by Andrew Grossnickle for students studying agriculture, or those raised on a farm and pursuing post-secondary education.

The fund honors the memory of Larry J. Grossnickle who lived and farmed in Frederick County his entire life. Not only did he love farming, but he valued education. He was a graduate of Middletown High School, attended Bridgewater College, and graduated from University of Maryland with a degree in agriculture. He and his wife, Muriel, raised their three children on the family farm in Middletown. The Grossnickle Family Scholarship Fund was established by his son, Andrew Grossnickle, to benefit those studying agriculture, or those raised on a farm and pursuing post-secondary education.

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Grove Foundation Fund

Founded by Larry and Deborah Grove to support the greatest needs of veterans and soldiers residing in Maryland.

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Guss Family Scholarship Fund for The Arts

Founded by Tuviah Guss and Tracey Ellis-Guss for Frederick County community members who have a passion for music performance and visual arts.

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H. Deets and Juanita Warfield Donor Advised Fund

Founded by the Warfields as a donor advised fund.

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H. George Baker Memorial Fund for Epilepsy Support

Founded by wife Elizabeth K. Baker for programs for persons with epilepsy.

H. George Baker owned the Case Farm Machinery dealership in downtown Frederick. He changed careers in the early 1960s and went to work for the Frederick County Highway Department until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Baker had epilepsy at a time when the disease was widely misunderstood. When he was younger, his peers sadly did not wish to associate with him. To help others cope with the disease with which her husband lived, Mr. Baker’s widow created The H. George Baker Memorial Fund for Epilepsy Support. The fund supports Frederick County residents diagnosed with epilepsy and their families through The Monocacy Foundation.

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H. Reese and Jeannette K. Shoemaker Charitable Fund

Founded by Mrs. Shoemaker in memory of her late husband to support Frederick County Animal Control and the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Maryland Regional Office.

Jeannette K. Shoemaker established The H. Reese and Jeannette K. Shoemaker Fund in memory of her husband and in honor of their life together. Mr. Shoemaker practiced law for more than 40 years and was a founding member and senior partner of the law firm Shoemaker, Horman, and Clapp, P.A. He was active as a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in downtown Frederick, Frederick Kiwanis Club, Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association, and other civic organizations. Mrs. Shoemaker served on the board of The Record Street Home for many years, and is a member of Tasker’s Chance Garden Club. As an animal lover, she adopted numerous cats from Frederick County Animal Control over the years.

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H.B. and Thelma B. Duvall Fund for The Arc on Market

Founded through Mrs. Duvall’s estate provisions to support The Arc’s services.

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