Impact Stories Archives - The Community Foundation of Frederick County

older woman sitting on a bench in the sunshine smiling

Senior Programs Provide Support for an Aging Population

Shirley has spent her entire life in Frederick County. She was married to her husband, Gerald “Jerry” for more than 50 years and together they … Read More

Widening Circles: A Legacy of Joy in Music

The rock pop band “Oversoon” plays at venues across the region. Comprised of three brothers, the trio says that financial support from a Community Foundation fund gave them them access to music lessons as children, making their success today possible.

A women and child look at a book in a library.

Literacy Council Program Empowers Parents

Strategic Grants Support Families with Children Fourteen years ago Ana moved to the U.S. from Mexico. Today, she is married and has three children – … Read More

A young man sits on a brick porch in front of a sign that reads "Phoenix Recovery Academy".

Phoenix Recovery Academy Provides Education, Support and Hope

Strategic Grants Support Efforts to Address Substance Use Disorder Rayhan sits comfortably in a lounge chair in a sunlit room, he smiles with a shy … Read More

A man sits at a table speaking with a person who is not in the photo.

How SOAR Changed Leo’s Life

Strategic Grants Support Aging Population It was the mid-1970s and Leo was living a full life – he was employed, married, wrote poetry and made … Read More