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Naomi A. and Walter L. Roney Fund

Founded by Mr. Roney in honor of Mrs. Roney to support and honor veterans.

Married for 57 years, Walter and Naomi Roney had a daughter and two sons, and both proudly served their country and the Frederick community. When Naomi passed away in 2004, Walter created a memorial fund in her honor, and that fund is now The Naomi A. and Walter L. Roney Fund. The fund supports and honors veterans in Frederick County.

A Walkersville native, Naomi A. Roney served with the U.S. Navy Waves during World War II, working for the Judge Advocate General’s Office General Court Marshall Division in Washington, DC. After the war, she served as a member of and Sunday school teacher at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, a life member of the Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary as well as an Inner Wheel member and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Frederick. From 1978 to her retirement in 1991, she was employed by the Frederick County Board of Education.

Walter L. Roney graduated from Frederick High School and went on to serve in the Marine Corps in World War II and the Korean War. He worked in the family business, Roney Motor Company, and after that was sold in 1978, he worked at other car dealers until he retired in 1991. He was known for his work with and dedication to the Boy Scouts of America, the Shangri La detachment of the Marine Corps League in Frederick County, the Rotary Club of Frederick and the American Legion. Walter passed away on Feb. 19, 2022.

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Rose Hill Manor Children’s Museum Preservation and Education Fund

Founded by its council to support Rose Hill as a historical landmark and educational facility focusing on Frederick County’s heritage.

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Rosebud Frederick Senior Support Fund

Founded by Rose Marie Willard Myers as a field of interest fund to support the needs of senior citizens in Frederick County.

The fund was created by Rose Marie Willard Myers and will provide annual grants that help seniors with basic human needs, therapeutic, socialization, recreation, and nutrition needs, and other areas that enable seniors to age in place. Mrs. Myers, a participant in programs offered by the Frederick Senior Center, wanted to assist the Center and other organizations that respond to the needs of seniors and through the fund, can do so in perpetuity. In addition, she wanted to honor her late husband, George “Bud” Myers.

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Rosensteel Family Fund

Founded by Pat Rosensteel with her 2023 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Award to support women and children with basic needs.

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Melissa D. and Norman K. Ross Family Fund

Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Ross for grants to nonprofits and scholarships to deserving students in the Frederick County area.

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Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Pass Through Fund

Founded by its board of directors for community projects.

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Rotary Club of Frederick Endowment Fund

Founded by its board of directors for scholarships and programs.

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Rotary Club of Frederick First Century Trust Fund

Founded by its board of directors for scholarships and community service projects.

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