NonProfit / Charity
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The Arc of Frederick County assists persons with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain the services they need and want in order to become as independent as possible and to enjoy quality of life within our community.
The Arc of Frederick County hosts a wide variety of support groups for parents, families and individuals. This allows us to reach out to people in different ways and continue to meet ever-changing needs of individuals and families. We frequently receive many requests for different support groups as individuals and families want the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics in a safe and open setting. We currently offer the following Support Groups: Parent Support Group, Mother’s Support Group, Hispanic Support Group, Brain Injury Support Group, Sibling Workshops and Parents’ Day Out. The Arc believes in serving families holistically so it is critical to offer different groups to meet the needs of different audiences (and to make sure no one is getting overlooked or unnoticed).
The Arc of Frederick County is anticipating budget cuts on a statewide level and this will require The Arc to cut back on specific programming and unfortunately we will need to scale back our time spent on support groups. We would like to apply monies raised through The Unity Campaign towards our efforts for support groups as we know it is a very valuable resource for individuals and families. The Arc of Frederick County greatly values the opportunity to be a part of The Unity Campaign as its collective impact on the Frederick community is incredible. It is important for members of the Frederick community to see all of the nonprofits working together to serve Frederick. By donors seeing the greater impact, it adds leverage to those requesting donations.
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Our Mission
The Community Foundation is dedicated to connecting people who care with causes that matter to enrich the quality of life in Frederick County now and for future generations.
Frederick, MD
21701
Federated Charities has provided direct outreach in our community for more than 100 years and currently operates the only nonprofit center in Frederick.We have long known and promoted the value of collaborative efforts and we believe that when nonprofits can save on overhead costs, they have more resources to use for the programs and services that directly impact individuals and local communities. Our strategic assistance brings added value to partner programs and clients by sharing unique expertise, collaboration and maximization of resources.
Frederick, MD
21701
Two new programs being started in response to community requests. They are:
TransTeens: Transgender/Nonbinary/Gender-Nonconforming Teen Group. A free, biweekly, facilitated support group for teens (14-18) who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender-nonconforming to create community, share resources, and build skills for resiliency and connection. Co-facilitated by licensed clinicians with training and lived experience in gender topics and gender-affirming care. Staffing: Two licensed clinicians. Meetings: Twice a month, 90 minutes. Goals: to provide a safe space for attendees to understand gender identity challenges, including family, social, legal, medical and allied issues, and to gain community, resiliency, agency, and knowledge.
TransPartners: Biweekly Support Group for Partners of Trans Folx. A free, biweekly support group for partners of transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender-nonconforming adults (18+). Facilitated by a trans-affirming, licensed clinician. Staffing: One licensed clinician. Meetings: Twice a month, 90 minutes. Goals: to provide a safe space where attendees can gain understanding about their transgender/nonbinary/gender-nonconforming partner, normalize the relationship, and gain community, resiliency, agency, and knowledge.
ABOUT THE FSO
The Frederick Symphony Orchestra (FSO) is a community orchestra composed of professionally trained musicians. Founded in 1997, we perform a series of concerts each year which include classical masterworks, music by contemporary composers, pop concerts, and educational programs. Through our affiliation with Frederick Community College, we perform at various venues including Jack B Kussmaul Theater, the Seventh Day Aventist Church, Hood College. Qualified musicians performing with us at Frederick Community College may receive college credit for playing in the ensemble. The FSO is committed to enriching the cultural climate of Frederick, Maryland, and its surrounding communities by providing opportunities for local musicians to perform and further develop their talents.
Our combination of education outreach, community involvement, and affordable entertainment has attracted support from many loyal patrons and arts programs, including the Maryland State Arts Council, Frederick Arts Council, local businesses, and generous private donors. The Orchestra is incorporated in the state of Maryland as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and is governed by its by-laws and the members of its Board of Directors.
Frederick, MD
21701
Since 1981, the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs has been providing Frederick County residents neighbors in need with emergency shelter and emergency financial assistance for homeless prevention and healthcare. The Religious Coalition is the leading provider of emergency shelter for homeless adults and families and the point of entry for homeless prevention in Frederick County.
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Our Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Why are we called the Umbrella Project?
Our family lost our father and husband unexpectedly in 2015. Our then 22-year-old daughter embarked on her own healing journey by thru-hiking the entire Appalachian Trail the following summer. Our dad was an artist who loved to engage people everywhere with his “umbrella project.” He would spread umbrellas across streets, float them on lakes, hang them from trees—and get the local community involved. When we thought about a name for our program, we realized we already had one that represents shelter, sanctuary and inclusion—and honors the genesis of this program.
“I believe that the healing properties of a long-distance hike are like no other. The peace that nature brings does not compare to anything else. I also developed a whole new level of strength and resilience while on the Trail that I had not known was within me. Without my hiking experience, my grief journey would have been much more challenging.”
–Eliane Coates
ATC Journeys, Fall 2020
Walkersville, MD
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Mission:
To secure low-cost veterinary services for stray, feral, and farm cats and their caretakers. To help people live with these cats in their communities and to teach people how to care for these cats for the span of their lives.
How We Help:
Tip Me Frederick secures low cost vet services for caretakers of feral and free roaming cats. After you fill out our Pledge Form we will make your vet appointment a week or two in advance. We will loan you a trap, if needed, and instruct you in how to have a successful trapping. We ask that you have a safe and secure location to house the cats overnight for 2 nights: one before and one after surgery. Find the forms you need here.
We will help individuals learn how to manage a colony of outdoor cats; including how provide food, water and shelter. We will give ongoing support for updating vaccines and other medical care your cats may require. We work with other area rescues to help you find adoption services for friendly lost or abandoned cats and kittens. We can also teach you to tame feral kittens if you’d like to find adoption services for them.
We can provide help and support in re-homing by working with farms and businesses; showing them the advantages of keeping outdoor colony cats. Remember, re-homing is always the last option for cats or colonies, and finding the right placement may take a long time. Re-homing is also an arduous task and requires weeks of confinement to prepare the cats for their new environment. It is always best if the cats can stay where they are, as that is their home. We will provide help and support in speaking with neighbors, management and others to encourage them to allow cats to stay where they are, with a dedicated caretaker.