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M. Robert Ritchie, Jr., Charitable Gift Fund

Founded through Mr. Ritchie’s estate provisions to benefit YMCA of Frederick County.

Described by a family friend as “the last of the titans because he’s given back to so many organizations,” M. Robert Ritchie, Jr. has, through his estate provisions, created The M. Robert Ritchie Jr., Charitable Gift Fund. Mr. Ritchie was a well-known Frederick County philanthropist, and worked to help support his family from a very early age. After graduating from Frederick High School, he began selling insurance, and then started Ritchie Associates Insurance Company. The company eventually operated 54 multi-state offices. He is also known for developing Holly Hills Country Club, the first of its kind in Frederick County. Mr. Ritchie will be remembered as someone who recognized that many people in the community needed a helping hand. His generous support of many local nonprofits created big impact in the community, and he will continue to do so through his two Community Foundation funds.

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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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Major Dan Campbell Veteran Services Fund

Founded by Dan Campbell with his 2017 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award to support veterans and Mission of Mercy’s medical and dental programs.

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Make a Difference in Thurmont Fund

Founded by Susan K. Favorite with her 2011 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award to provide grants and scholarships to residents of Thurmont, MD.

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Malamet Family Fund

Founded by Raymond and Susan Malamet, to support Frederick County nonprofits working in areas of substance use disorder, including programs for education, prevention and treatment.

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Margaret and Robert Guyton Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Guytons for Frederick County residents, preferably Middletown High School graduating seniors attending a trade/technical school or entering a certificate program.

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Margaret and Wayne Neely Fund of the Rotary Club of Frederick, Maryland

Founded by Mrs. Neely to support Paul Harris fellowships.

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Margaret E. Brust Nursing Scholarship Fund

Founded by Margaret for Frederick County students majoring in nursing.

Frederick native Margaret Brust was well known through the lives she touched as a nurse. After graduating from St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, she worked for many years as a private duty nurse at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Vindabona Nursing Home, yet found time during her career to help organize the first Auxiliary at the Meridian Nursing Center (now College View) and served as its president. Throughout her life, Margaret Brust bettered the lives of her patients, family, and friends with a kind word, skilled hands, and a compassionate heart. Students are awarded scholarships from this fund who are graduates of Frederick County high schools pursuing a post-secondary education in the field of nursing, as well as students currently enrolled in a nursing program.

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