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Kathryn (Kitty) M. Reed and Robert (Bob) J. Reed Scholarship Fund

Founded through Mrs. Reed’s estate for students majoring in business administration with preference given to students with financial need.

Mrs. Reed was well-known in the Frederick community. She served as the Executive Director of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce from 1980 until 1993. She was instrumental in advancing the mission of the Chamber, and was known for her enthusiasm for promoting the businesses of Frederick County. In 1988, Mrs. Reed originated Leadership Frederick County, and ran this successful program for many years.

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Kathryn M. Reed Leadership Fund

Founded by Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, in honor of Mrs. Reed’s longtime involvement with Leadership Frederick County and other leadership training.

Mrs. Reed was well-known in the Frederick community. She served as the Executive Director of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce from 1980 until 1993. She was instrumental in advancing the mission of the Chamber, and she was known for her enthusiasm for promoting the businesses of Frederick County. In 1988, she originated Leadership Frederick County, and ran this successful program for many years.

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Kathy J. Meagher Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by husband Rick Meagher and children Kathryn, Emily and Matthew for area students affected by cancer.

Kathy J. Meagher spent 20 years sharing her gift as an English teacher at Maryland School for the Deaf. She was also the principal at the Fredrick campus from 2003-2005. Sadly, in 2009 Mrs. Meagher lost her long and brave battle with cancer. This scholarship fund will leave a lasting legacy in Mrs. Meagher’s name by providing scholarships to graduates of FCPS students whose lives have been affected by cancer.

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Kay F. and Douglas K. Sheiss Fund

Mrs. Sheiss created the unrestricted fund to honor her and her late husband, Douglas, and their commitment to the Frederick County community. Mrs. Sheiss believed that the unrestricted element of the fund will provide the greatest impact and carryout their charitable intentions for generations.

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Kaye E. Ramsburg Memorial Fund

Founded by mother Mary Alice Ramsburg and sister Sharon Gregory to support Literacy Council of Frederick County.

Kaye Elizabeth Ramsburg dedicated her life to education, serving as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher, a reading specialist and an assistant principal. She taught at Green Valley Elementary, Walkersville Elementary, North Frederick Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Glade Elementary, and Yellow Springs Elementary, where she was appointed principal. She was a member of the Frederick County Teachers Association, Maryland State Teachers Association and the National Education Association. In addition to her passion for teaching and education, she was a member of Glade United Church of Christ and enjoyed golfing, biking, cross country skiing, walking, volleyball, flower gardening, and bird watching. Reflecting her commitment to education, her sister Sharon Gregory and her mother Mary Alice Ramsburg turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Kaye E. Ramsburg Memorial Fund after her passing in November 2004. The fund awards grants to the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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Keep Warm and Thrive Fund

Founded by an anonymous donor to spotlight the issue of youth homelessness and children aging out of the foster care system, this fund supports the critical needs of The Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership of Frederick County (SHIP). SHIP provides urgent services and resources to Frederick County youth facing housing insecurity and homelessness. Created in memory of his late wife, the fund founder hopes that many students will receive the support they need through this endowed fund.

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Ken and Lynn Burdette Donor Advised Fund

Founded by the Burdettes as a donor advised fund.

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Kenneth (Bob), Mildred (Millie) and Diane Mildred Taylor Fund

Founded through Mildred Taylor’s estate for need-based scholarships for Frederick County students.

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