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FREDERICK, MD – Sept. 29, 2022: The Refugee Support Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 770 component charitable funds.

Known as the “gateway to the mountains,” the town of Thurmont is alive with activity. Many folks have lived in Thurmont their entire lives and some have turned their love for the town into a legacy of giving back to the community. The Community Foundation of Frederick County is proud to partner with donors who want to impact Thurmont for generations to come.

We have backup plans for everything – we buy insurance when we book a vacation just in case weather makes travel impossible, we use Waze to help us navigate so we have a backup route if there is an accident, and we apply to several colleges so if the first choice doesn’t work out, we have other options. Having a backup plan is an important part of being prepared for all the hurdles life throws at us.

Taking up less than two square miles and with a population of just over 3,000 people, the historic town of Emmitsburg sits tucked into the mountains in northern Frederick County. While it’s generally not considered a bustling area, the town enjoys a strong sense of community. A commitment to the well-being of Emmitsburg and its residents can be seen in several funds created with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

FREDERICK, MD – Sept. 6, 2022: The Simpson Family Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 770 component charitable funds.