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Max Well For Life Fund

Founded by Wes K. Tyeryar in memory of his son, Maxwell, The Max Well For Life Fund supports the mental health needs of veterans and their immediate family. Although his life was far too short, Maxwell’s legacy of love and selflessness will continue to resonate throughout the Frederick County community.

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Mayor James F. Black Scholarship Fund

Founded by son Dr. Dennis E. Black for Town of Thurmont’s employees and their legal dependents.

Mayor James F. Black dedicated his life to serving the citizens of the town of Thurmont and making Thurmont a prosperous community. After graduating from Thurmont High School, Black served with the U.S. Army during World War II and later became the mayor of Thurmont for 16 years. In addition to his commitment to Thurmont, he was a member of the Frederick County Council of Governments for 16 years, holding the president post for three years. Mayor Black received numerous awards in recognition of his community service. He was an honorary life member of Thurmont Guardian Hose Company, the Thurmont Lions Club, and the Edwin C. Creeger Jr. Post 168 American Legion. He also served for many years on the boards of Citizens Nursing Home, the Catoctin Medical Center, Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and the Blue Ridge Cemetery Association. His passions included hunting, fishing and gardening. Dr. Dennis E. Black turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Mayor James F. Black Scholarship Fund in memory of his father, who passed away in December 2003. The fund awards scholarships to Town of Thurmont employees and their legal dependents, with preference given to full-time town employees who have been accepted into an accredited college or technical course(s) that is directly related to their job responsibilities. Through this fund, Mayor Black’s dedication to promoting the economic development of the Thurmont community, including the educational development of its residents, lives on.

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Mayor Ron Young Tribute Sculpture Project Fund

Created by a group of community volunteers, this fund was created to support the design, creation, and placement of a statue within Carroll Creek Linear Urban Park to honor Mayor Ron Young’s leadership that brought about the renaissance and revitalization of downtown Frederick, Maryland. 

The City of Frederick is a thriving, diverse community, nationally recognized for its revitalized historic town center. The downtown area is anchored by the spectacular Carroll Creek Linear Park, the innovative and award-winning flood control project that contributes to the downtown’s appeal and viability.

Former Mayor Ron Young is the visionary who championed this forward-thinking solution that would expand downtown’s commercial opportunities, respond to the chronic threat of structural loss throughout the downtown business district due to flooding, and provide an inspired new visitor attraction. Working with federal, state and local partners as well as subsequent mayoral administrations, The City of Frederick is now a strong and vibrant community. The sculpture tribute to Ron Young celebrates this success and his inspirational leadership and vision for the creation of Carroll Creek Linear Park and downtown’s revitalization.

The Committee for the Ron Young Sculptural Tribute has commissioned nationally renowned sculptor Antonio Tobias Mendez, “Toby,” to create a seven-foot bronze sculpture of Ron Young to be positioned at the amphitheater within Carroll Creek Linear Park. The sculpture will include an interpretive wayside exhibit that will recount the Park’s development, the downtown revitalization effort, and recognize the commitment of successive mayors who helped fulfill the vision.

 

 

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McCardell Family Scholarship Fund

Founded by Adrian L. McCardell, Jr. and Robert C. McCardell for Frederick County residents attending Hood College or Washington and Lee University.

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McGowan-Davisson Fund

Founded by B.J. and Krista Davisson, the purpose of the donor advised fund is to further carry out the Community Foundation’s mission by providing grants to local nonprofit organizations. The Davissons care deeply about the community that has been so good to them and want to see it succeed well into the future. Through their generosity and vision, their fund will help ensure that nonprofits can receive vital support.

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McSherry Family/Woodsboro Bank Scholarship Fund

Founded by Woodsboro Bank to honor James McSherry’s 49 years of bank service for tuition assistance to St. John Regional Catholic School students.

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Meals and More Fund

Founded by David L. and Kathryn D. Schey as a donor advised fund.

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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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