Our mission is to foster the growth of strong, resilient, hopeful children who are impacted by the incarceration of a loved one in the Frederick County region. Although providing basic human needs and reducing suffering is not a unique philanthropic endeavor, COIPP is the only organization in the Frederick Region that specifically targets the needs of children and families impacted by incarceration of a loved one. A donation today will provide opportunities and direct support to children suffering from the trauma of having a loved one incarcerated.

COIPP’s mission is to foster the growth of strong, resilient, hopeful children who are impacted by the incarceration of a loved one in the Frederick County region. My wife’s father was incarcerated for a number of years starting when she was 15. Fortunately, she had an uncle who gave her the kind of support that allowed her to be resilient— to get past that trauma and lead a productive life. That’s what COIPP hopes to do and why I think supporting COIPP’s mission is so important.

I'm fundraising for Incentive Fund because they do amazing work, and I'm inviting friends like you to support my campaign. Thanks for taking a moment to check it out!

Friends!!! Please help me hit my goal of $1,000! SOAR’s mission is to provide financial assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner. Seniors are the fastest growing population and the most underserved. They have served their country; their community and their families and NOW it is THEIR time to be helped. SOAR assists low-income seniors aged 65+ living in Frederick County, MD. We help them to pay for services such as transportation, food, medical equipment and other services. SOAR does not charge for any support we provide.

Supporting Black-owned businesses is an effective way to close the racial wealth gap, promote economic opportunity, and empower Black entrepreneurs and communities. Closing the racial wealth gap helps to address systemic inequalities and fosters a more inclusive and equitable society. Tons of data show that Black-owned businesses face greater barriers when starting and scaling their businesses. The latest ALICE report revealed that more than 36% of Frederick County households struggle to afford basic needs such as housing, transportation, childcare, food, health care and technology. Black households in Frederick County take the lead when it comes to poverty and are second place when it comes to being at the ALICE survival threshold. Funds raised through the Unity Campaign will support SOUL Street's vendor Scholarship Fund, which will cover fees for Black ALICE individuals looking to start/grow their businesses and earn a passive income through selling at our markets and attending our educational events. About SOUL Street SOUL Street was founded in July 2020 when we launched our first round of pop-up markets. In 2021, we started Frederick's first-ever Black-Owned farmer's market. Since then, three Black-owned businesses have turned their hobbies into businesses with us and have successfully grown and expanded into brick-and-mortar locations. Five business owners who started with us have expanded into commercial kitchens, and many others continue to grow. We continue to serve as an open-air incubator for Black-owned businesses to grow and raise capital. Mission: SOUL Street empowers the Black business community through events, outreach, advocacy, and education. Vision: SOUL Street aims to create economic opportunity for every member of the Black business community in Frederick County while rebuilding Black generational wealth.

The Ranch is such an important part of so many lives and we are working to create a much better living experience for our residents. We really do want this to feel like a "home away from home," somewhere they are proud to be, happy to share with their family, friends, and support systems. Many of you know me and my desire that we recognize and respect individuals living actively in recovery and offer them our support.

SOAR’s mission is to provide financial assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner. Seniors are the fastest growing population and the most underserved. They have served their country; their community and their families and NOW it is THEIR time to be helped. SOAR assists low-income seniors aged 65+ living in Frederick County, MD. We help them to pay for services such as transportation, food, medical equipment and other services. SOAR does not charge for any support we provide.

Hey Facebook Friends and Family.... this is a great organization here in my hometown of Frederick County, Maryland. Let's do good for my community!! Thank you. Adult Literacy is a Survival Skill ... Knowing How to Read, Write, and Communicate Saves Lives ... Yet ... more than 25,000 Frederick County adults lack the literacy skills needed to function in society. This number includes people who are learning English and native English speakers who are all our neighbors. Literacy is listening, speaking, reading, writing, navigating and belonging. Without knowing how to read, how can someone understand directions on a medicine bottle or on a map? Without knowing how to write, how can someone fill out a job application? Without knowing English, how can a parent respond to a message from their child's school? Many of our students fall within the population of Marylanders mentioned in the ALICE Report. Despite working multiple, low-paying jobs, these adults and their families can’t make ends meet. The COVID-19 crisis has added to their plight. How do they keep their jobs, support their children's schooling, and access health resources? The Literacy Council of Frederick County (LCFC) is providing a lifeline for these people in many ways by teaching everyday life skills. Our Impact ... 60 Years of Lifting Lives through Literacy in Frederick County 357 adult learners who support 438 children 236 adult learners in the Tutoring Program supported by 140 volunteer tutors 191 adult learners attended the weekly Community Class Program 41 community classes taught by 14 volunteer instructors 5 Parent classes & 21 family literacy events with 6 FCPS elementary schools & the Judy Center in the Parent Literacy Program 37 employees in hospitality and manufacturing jobs attended 8 classes in the Workplace Literacy Program 74 new volunteer tutors & class instructors trained in 8 tutor training workshops 178 volunteers contributed 14,322 volunteer hours 10,000+ adult learners served since 1963!! Thank you for supporting Literacy Council of Frederick County through the Unity Campaign. You can contribute online, text to give, or send your donation by mail using this donation form. OUR MISSION The Literacy Council of Frederick County provides pathways to essential literacy skills. THEORY OF CHANGE Success for the individuals and families we seek to serve rests on a collective community approach that shapes a full path to a thriving life. VISION Literacy Lifts Lives. We invite you to view Our Literacy Journey with LCFC: Ana and Family!

COIPP has a mission to foster the growth of strong, resilient, hopeful children who are impacted by the incarceration of a loved one in the Frederick County region. Although providing basic human needs and reducing suffering is not a unique philanthropic endeavor, COIPP is the only organization in the Frederick Region that specifically targets the needs of children and families impacted by incarceration of a loved one. A donation today will provide opportunities and direct support to children suffering from the trauma of having a loved one incarcerated.

The Frederick Community College Foundation, Inc. is a philanthropic network of advocates enriching the vitality and quality of life in our community by promoting access to higher education. In partnership with individuals, organizations and businesses, the mission of the FCC Foundation is to remove barriers to a community college education and provide financial support so all students can succeed and positively contribute to our community. The Parents Lead program provides a support system for students to ensure their success. The FCC Foundation helps student-parents with scholarships to help them stay in school so they can graduate successfully. The Student Success & Retention Office at FCC offers regular and supportive success coaching. Students can complete an associate's degree, enter the workforce, or transfer to a baccalaureate program.

Supporting Black-owned businesses is an effective way to close the racial wealth gap, promote economic opportunity, and empower Black entrepreneurs and communities. Closing the racial wealth gap helps to address systemic inequalities and fosters a more inclusive and equitable society. Tons of data show that Black-owned businesses face greater barriers when starting and scaling their businesses. The latest ALICE report revealed that more than 36% of Frederick County households struggle to afford basic needs such as housing, transportation, childcare, food, health care and technology. Black households in Frederick County take the lead when it comes to poverty and are second place when it comes to being at the ALICE survival threshold. Funds raised through the Unity Campaign will support SOUL Street's vendor Scholarship Fund, which will cover fees for Black ALICE individuals looking to start/grow their businesses and earn a passive income through selling at our markets and attending our educational events. About SOUL Street SOUL Street was founded in July 2020 when we launched our first round of pop-up markets. In 2021, we started Frederick's first-ever Black-Owned farmer's market. Since then, three Black-owned businesses have turned their hobbies into businesses with us and have successfully grown and expanded into brick-and-mortar locations. Five business owners who started with us have expanded into commercial kitchens, and many others continue to grow. We continue to serve as an open-air incubator for Black-owned businesses to grow and raise capital. Mission: SOUL Street empowers the Black business community through events, outreach, advocacy, and education. Vision: SOUL Street aims to create economic opportunity for every member of the Black business community in Frederick County while rebuilding Black generational wealth.

I am a strong believer in the importance of literacy for everyone. Join me in supporting the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Thank you, Jim Grissom Adult Literacy is a Survival Skill ... Knowing How to Read, Write, and Communicate Saves Lives ... Yet ... more than 25,000 Frederick County adults lack the literacy skills needed to function in society. This number includes people who are learning English and native English speakers who are all our neighbors. Literacy is listening, speaking, reading, writing, navigating and belonging. Without knowing how to read, how can someone understand directions on a medicine bottle or on a map? Without knowing how to write, how can someone fill out a job application? Without knowing English, how can a parent respond to a message from their child's school? Many of our students fall within the population of Marylanders mentioned in the ALICE Report. Despite working multiple, low-paying jobs, these adults and their families can’t make ends meet. The COVID-19 crisis has added to their plight. How do they keep their jobs, support their children's schooling, and access health resources? The Literacy Council of Frederick County (LCFC) is providing a lifeline for these people in many ways by teaching everyday life skills. Our Impact ... 60 Years of Lifting Lives through Literacy in Frederick County 357 adult learners who support 438 children 236 adult learners in the Tutoring Program supported by 140 volunteer tutors 191 adult learners attended the weekly Community Class Program 41 community classes taught by 14 volunteer instructors 5 Parent classes & 21 family literacy events with 6 FCPS elementary schools & the Judy Center in the Parent Literacy Program 37 employees in hospitality and manufacturing jobs attended 8 classes in the Workplace Literacy Program 74 new volunteer tutors & class instructors trained in 8 tutor training workshops 178 volunteers contributed 14,322 volunteer hours 10,000+ adult learners served since 1963!! Thank you for supporting Literacy Council of Frederick County through the Unity Campaign. You can contribute online, text to give, or send your donation by mail using this donation form. OUR MISSION The Literacy Council of Frederick County provides pathways to essential literacy skills. THEORY OF CHANGE Success for the individuals and families we seek to serve rests on a collective community approach that shapes a full path to a thriving life. VISION Literacy Lifts Lives. We invite you to view Our Literacy Journey with LCFC: Ana and Family!

Hello Friends and Neighbors I'm fundraising for L'Arche of Frederick because they do amazing work, and and have many fun community-centered events. I'm inviting friends like you to support my campaign this 2024 campaign and meet my goal. Thanks for checking out my page and I'll see you around town. Thank you and Peace and Blessings Meagan Rector and Her Dad

SOAR’s mission is to provide financial assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner. SOAR provides assistance to low-income seniors aged 65+ living in Frederick County, MD. The average income of a SOAR recipient is $1345.00/month. Our seniors in Frederick County live on a fixed and limited income and struggle to afford their most basic needs. SOAR steps in to offer support and financial assistance to help during times of need. We help with rent/mortgage assistance, food, transportation, medications, medical/dental needs, and household assistance. SOAR does NOT charge a fee for any of our services. Your donation to SOAR will help a senior in need to be able to live their final days with dignity. Our seniors have served their country; their community, and their families and NOW it is THEIR time to be helped.

Our mission is to foster the growth of strong, resilient, hopeful children who are impacted by the incarceration of a loved one in the Frederick County region. Although providing basic human needs and reducing suffering is not a unique philanthropic endeavor, COIPP is the only organization in the Frederick Region that specifically targets the needs of children and families impacted by incarceration of a loved one. A donation today will provide opportunities and direct support to children suffering from the trauma of having a loved one incarcerated.

I'm proud to be a part of this non-profit, and would love to have your support for it! We facilitate delivering food directly from farmers to schools and other venues, as well as provide educational programs on food nutrition. Farm to School Frederick is on a mission to make locally grown, highly nutritious food available to all Frederick Maryland residents. We believe that equitable access to fresh fruits and vegetables should not be a luxury but is a necessity that can have a dramatic positive influence on individual and community health.

City Youth Matrix provides opportunities for youth to flourish through enrichment programs. We help children and parents overcome the barriers that prevent them from experiencing any youth music, art, athletic, drama, or vocational program in Frederick. In general, the greatest barriers that exist are registration costs and transportation. We meet any costs necessary for recreational programs, as well as the more costly club and travel organizations. We have a fleet of volunteer drivers that are vetted and screened, insured, and fully trained. We have a family empowerment program that helps support the sustainability of our values. Even though our core mission is to provide opportunities for youth, the parent/guardian must be part of the City Youth Matrix experience. Our family empowerment program is closely related to the ALICE research and we are sensitive to the those families that are making strong efforts but coming up short with their survival budgets. At City Youth Matrix, we help break down barriers to give low income ALICE children and families opportunities. We remove the barriers of income, transportation and access that prevent children from participating in activities. We invest in training family liaisons, engaging parents and inspiring volunteers as part of our matrix of support.

SOAR’s mission is to provide financial assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner. Seniors are the fastest growing population and the most underserved. They have served their country; their community and their families and NOW it is THEIR time to be helped. SOAR assists low-income seniors aged 65+ living in Frederick County, MD. We help them to pay for services such as transportation, food, medical equipment and other services. SOAR does not charge for any support we provide.

Hi everyone! I recently started working with Farm to School Frederick and it is amazing! I get to use my teaching skills around the county with kids from preschool to high school. Farm to School Frederick is on a mission to make locally grown, highly nutritious food available to all Frederick Maryland residents. We believe that equitable access to fresh fruits and vegetables should not be a luxury but is a necessity that can have a dramatic positive influence on individual and community health. Our mission is carried out by fostering a collaborative network of Frederick farmers, community organizations, businesses, community members, schools and institutions united in the shared objective of promoting local agriculture and enhancing the health and well-being of all our Frederick residents from the youngest and oldest among us.

Mission: Aim to inspires and challenge youth through mental, physical, and social activities that fosters self respect and respect for the world around them. Target at-risk/disadvantaged youth in Frederick, MD through mentoring services, education, and community outreach. Goals:1. To improve interpersonal relationships between the youth of IBM and their peers, their community and the society as a whole.2. To instill within them the desire and love for learning.3. To provide an environment free from distractions that inhibit learning and inner growth.4. To return back to the community, youths that are willing and able to meet society's challenges head on with the eagerness to solve them positively.The overarching mission of the program is to provide a safe space for youth after school while teaching them life lessons and the five key pillars for success: integrity, respect for self and others, consistency, responsibility and accountability. I Believe In Me operates an after school program and summer program offering educational activities and mentorship to youth between 6-18; with a new summer program Project GUIDE targeting age 16-24. Led by mentors who once made life-altering decisions, our youth are given the opportunity to learn, engage, and connect with supportive adults; to empower them toward positive and productive futures.

Imagine a community where people with and without disabilities have regular opportunities to develop meaningful, mutual friendships. Imagine a community where disability inclusion means physical access and the invitation to actively participate and lead. Imagine a community where each person is accepted and celebrated – just as they are. Imagine Community Differently In L'Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities (IDD) share life and friendships in a community strengthened by faith. We believe everyone should have space to build a vibrant, fulfilling life. L’Arche Frederick brings the power of community to life so people with IDD can thrive. We host inclusive social events open to people of all ages. Our community home welcomes adults with and without IDD to live together as peers and friends. Meaningful relationships, individualized supports, and a culture of belonging are at the core of what makes L'Arche one of the most unique organizations in the country. Looking forward, we envision a community of life-long homes for adults with IDD, ultimately responding to the persistent need for inclusive housing options and contributing to a meaningful, dignified life for all. Beyond just a place to call home, L’Arche cultivates a home life where nightly meals are shared, holiday traditions grow, and housemates with and without IDD build relationships across their differences. Our philosophy of community hinges on mutual relationships of care and support where people with IDD are not just cared “for”, but cared “about”- and this mindset permeates our long-standing community events and new residential program. You can make a difference in the lives of neighbors with IDD $70 covers material & food costs for one inclusive social event hosted by L'Arche. $100 fills the tank of the L'Arche van for one month, enabling reliable transportation for people who will live in the L'Arche home. $240 provides training costs for one house assistant, ensuring residents receive the highest quality care and personalized support. MISSION As members of the International Federation of L’Arche, our shared mission is to create homes where the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities are revealed through mutually transforming relationships; to embrace diverse cultures working together to build a more human society; and to respond to the changing needs of our members throughout a lifetime of adult care. You can help us create sustainable and meaningful places of belonging for people with intellectual disabilities. Support L'Arche and Imagine Community Differently!

Welcome! This is the start of my tenth year as the Literacy Council's first Executive Director of our small -- but mighty -- nonprofit organization located in downtown Frederick. This year, the Literacy Council is celebrating its 61st anniversary, benefitting more than 10,000 adults since its founding in 1963! The Literacy Council's Mission is to provide Frederick County adults with pathways to essential literacy skills. Success for the individuals and families we are privileged to serve rests on a collective community approach, so community partnerships are a critical part of our work. Should you have the chance to visit our office in downtown Frederick, you will immediately notice our spiral staircase! Our staircase represents the journeys and pathways our students travel to learn to read or speak English, and achieve everyday life skills -- whether it is to get a better job, obtain a driver’s license, pass their citizenship exam or read to their children and help them with homework. Our adult learners and volunteer tutors meet together each week in tutoring sessions or in classes to gain reading and English language skills. Thanks to financial support from our community and the work of over 170 volunteers the Literacy Council provides beginning literacy, conversation, writing, civics, computer literacy and pronunciation classes as well as individual tutoring to over 350 adult learners each year. Please consider a financial contribution to the Unity Campaign for Frederick County to help support the work of the Literacy Council as well as other nonprofit organizations of your choice during this year’s campaign in March 2024! You can contribute online, text to give, or send a donation by mail.

Established in 1999, the Fund relies solely on donations from individuals and businesses in our community, along with our major events, the Pink Ribbon 5K and the Pink Ribbon Gala. We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year, and have raised over $3.5 million. All money received goes to direct patient care. There are no administrative fees and all money stays local. Our mission is to provide the very best technology and services for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer in the Frederick Community. Over the years we have provided our community with the newest technology in mammography and MRI detection for breast cancer, funded the Medical and Oncology suite at the James M. Stockman Cancer Center, and were instrumental in the development of the Center for Breast Care at Frederick Health. Recently we funded a Research Nurse Navigator to bring clinical trials to the Breast Center, and we are working toward the building of a Boutique for the Breast Center to supply patients with all necessary prosthetics and accessories post surgery or along with other treatments. We are excited for the possibilities of bringing even more new developments in the area of Precision Medicine and clinical trials. Donations to the Hurwitz Breast Cancer fund support the entire Frederick community and provide the best available early detection and treatment for all Frederick county residents regardless of their economic status. For more information, please visit our website by clicking HERE.

Hi - as you know St. Vincent de Paul assists our Frederick County neighbors in serious financial difficulties. Please consider a contribution here to help a neighbor facing eviction, water or electric shut-off, inability to pay for a prescription medicine, or an empty tank when a sick child needs to be taken to the doctor. Many families just don't have the income to meet the necessities in life, and your generous donation can be the blessing that makes a difference for them.

Established in 1999, the Fund relies solely on donations from individuals and businesses in our community, along with our major events, the Pink Ribbon 5K and the Pink Ribbon Gala. We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year, and have raised over $3.5 million. All money received goes to direct patient care. There are no administrative fees and all money stays local. Our mission is to provide the very best technology and services for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer in the Frederick Community. Over the years we have provided our community with the newest technology in mammography and MRI detection for breast cancer, funded the Medical and Oncology suite at the James M. Stockman Cancer Center, and were instrumental in the development of the Center for Breast Care at Frederick Health. Recently we funded a Research Nurse Navigator to bring clinical trials to the Breast Center, and we are working toward the building of a Boutique for the Breast Center to supply patients with all necessary prosthetics and accessories post surgery or along with other treatments. We are excited for the possibilities of bringing even more new developments in the area of Precision Medicine and clinical trials. Donations to the Hurwitz Breast Cancer fund support the entire Frederick community and provide the best available early detection and treatment for all Frederick county residents regardless of their economic status. For more information, please visit our website by clicking HERE.

SOAR’s mission is to provide financial assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner. Seniors are the fastest growing population and the most underserved. They have served their country; their community and their families and NOW it is THEIR time to be helped. SOAR assists low-income seniors aged 65+ living in Frederick County, MD. We help them to pay for services such as transportation, food, medical equipment and other services. SOAR does not charge for any support we provide.

We are a network of friends inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul serves our neighbors in need regardless of creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender or political opinions by providing emergency financial assistance. Additionally, we are working closely with other local organizations to sponsor and facilitate Getting Ahead/Staying Ahead workshops to help individuals move from poverty to self-sufficiency.

SOAR’s mission is to provide financial assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner. SOAR is a 501 (c) 3 organization making a difference in the lives of seniors every day. Since its inception in 2015, the organization has provided more than $500,000.00 in financial support to our Frederick County seniors aged 65 and above. We pay for food, housing, medical care, and transportation,– to name a few. Without the help of generous donors, grant funding, and fundraisers, we could not continue to support our seniors in need, many of whom live below the poverty level. Seniors are the fastest growing population and the most underserved. They have served their country; their community and their families and NOW it is THEIR time to be helped. SOAR does not charge for any support we provide.

SOAR’s mission is to provide financial assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner. Seniors are the fastest growing population and the most underserved. They have served their country; their community and their families and NOW it is THEIR time to be helped. SOAR assists low-income seniors aged 65+ living in Frederick County, MD. We help them to pay for services such as transportation, food, medical equipment and other services. SOAR does not charge for any support we provide.

United Way of Frederick County mobilizes the caring power of our whole community to improve lives. We envision a community where all individuals and families achieve their potential through healthy lives, education, and financial stability. More than 37,000 households in Frederick County, 36% of our community, are unable to afford basic necessities. These families, known as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), work, but still struggle to make ends meet. For these local families, United Way's Pathway to Financial Stability programs address critical needs like housing, transportation, and access to technology. These programs include free income tax preparation, budget coaching, credit counseling, free or discounted rides to work, school, the grocery store, and other critical needs, as well as matched savings to purchase a home or vehicle. To learn more about United Way of Frederick County, visit the website HERE.