NonProfit / Charity

Centro Hispano de Frederick
Address: 5 Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD
21702
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For more than 15 years, Centro Hispano de Frederick has been supporting the Frederick immigrant population to help them succeed in our community. From conducting English and citizenship classes to sponsoring summer school and events for seniors, Centro has played a crucial role in helping our neighbors from other countries prosper.

Your donation will help us expand our programs and reach to have an even greater positive impact.

Facts at a Glance:

Overall focus on local Latinos with limited English proficiency
Sixteen educational and enrichment programs tailored to specific client demographics, including programs for senior citizens, young mothers with children, and youth
Outreach to rural Frederick County targeting farmworkers
Emergency relief-food pantry
More than 2,000 current clients; more than 10,000 total clients to date
Programs Include:

English classes to help clients become successful members of the Frederick community
Citizenship classes to prepare clients to become naturalized U.S. citizens
Golden Years program providing enrichment activities for seniors, including yoga, guest speakers on health topics and field trips
Exito Summer Youth Academy providing education in science, technology, engineering, math, art, reading, and social development to Frederick County public school students in grades 6-12
Multiple ancillary services in Spanish, including legal counseling, accounting/tax advice, translation, and more
Community Partners Include:

All Saints Episcopal Church of Frederick
Allstate Insurance
Community Foundation of Frederick
Delaplaine Foundation
First Energy Foundation
Frederick City Police
Frederick Community College
Frederick Health
Nora Roberts Foundation
Rotary Club of Frederick
Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
Saint Joseph´s Catholic Church
Saint Katherine Drexel Catholic Church
Saint Timothy´s Catholic Church
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick
Frederick Mutual Insurance Company
PNC Bank
State Farm Insurance
United Way of Frederick
Please join us in helping our Latino friends and neighbors get the resources they need to thrive and succeed in our community.

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(301) 668-6270
Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership
Address: 22 SOUTH MARKET ST.
SUITE 101 A,
FREDERICK, MARYLAND
21701
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Through a team of dedicated Frederick volunteers, COIPP has developed a unique approach to assisting the children and families who are impacted by incarceration. In fact, COIPP is ostensibly the only organization in the nation that serves not only the child, but also the child’s caregiver and the incarcerated family member. All services are provided free of charge to the families and revolve around the needs of the children. We accomplish this through donations, fundraising, and grants. We care greatly about the children in our community for they are our neighbors and our friends. They deserve to have a happy, healthy childhood so they can grow up to be productive adults.

There are over 2.7 million children, ages birth through 18, with an incarcerated parent in the United States. In Maryland alone there are over 90,000 children in this situation. The exact number of Frederick children with an incarcerated parent is difficult to discern, for their parents may be incarcerated at jails and prisons throughout the United States. In 2019, we served over 700 children in one capacity or another. Many times children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one suffer financially, socially and emotionally. Because the incarceration is often viewed as a family secret, or the family lacks the ability to help with needed resources for the child, this situation can bring about enormous stress and trauma.

Through the Unity Campaign, we will be able to maintain our present efforts and enhance our ability to offer much needed services to meet the needs of these children. Our expanded endeavors will include the distribution of additional, high quality children’s books on relevant topics such as feelings, having an incarcerated loved one, and the meaning of family. Funds raised through the Unity Campaign will enable us to increase the number of Family Resource Boxes we mail out, and expand resources for our Sharing Fairs and COVID Emergency Giveaways. It is our goal to increase the number of scholarships we offer at Frederick Community College for caregivers, ex-inmates who are parents, and children old enough to attend college. We would also like to expand our GED offerings and possibly add scholarships to technical schools and at local four year colleges and universities. In addition, it is our plan to provide financial support for children who would benefit from attending extra curricular activities such as dance classes, art lessons, and sports, and attend summer camps. These ideas grow as we listen carefully to our children, their caregivers and their parents to ensure that we are responding to their needs. For us this means that the assistance we can offer is endless. Help us aid these children by raising money for activities and resources geared to help mitigate the children’s trauma, while supporting their financial needs.

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240-578-5662
Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP)
Address: 22 SOUTH MARKET ST.
SUITE 101 A,
FREDERICK, MARYLAND
21701
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Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP) provides support, resources and services for the children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, as well as their caregivers and present and formerly incarcerated family members in the Frederick region. COIPP is currently an all volunteer non-profit organization that has been in existence for over sixteen years, and continues to grow in the number of those served and the number of programs provided.
While there are many men and women in the Frederick County Detention Center on any given day, the number does not tell the whole story. The majority of this population has children, and the statistics do not show the number of Frederick parents in other facilities around the country. There is much research and evidence that shows the hardships that families face from this unfortunate time in their lives negatively impacts their children’s social and emotional development. And COIPP is there to help!
COIPP uses donations and grants to provide the many activities that serve these families. Because COIPP is comprised of all volunteers, all money raised is applied directly into projects/activities to assist them, such as fun and educational children’s activities, a free book nook and regular sharing fairs at the Detention Center, parenting workshops at the Detention Center, respite workshops for the caregivers, scholarships to Frederick Community College for caregivers and those former inmates and their children, and so much more.
COIPP is here for the community, and we invite you to join in helping these vulnerable children, their moms, dads, and siblings.

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(240) 578-5662
City Youth Matrix
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City Youth Matrix helps families with limited resources access a diverse spectrum of extracurricular activities that provide enrichment experiences for their children.
By eliminating financial, transportation, and cultural barriers, City Youth Matrix provides families the opportunities and networks that build a better future for their children.

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301-606-6927
Community Foundation for Washington County
Address: 37 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD
21740
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About Us:
Welcome to the Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc! We are one of more than 750 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make their community a better place to live. We are a local organization staffed by residents of the community and led by a board of trustees who have an in-depth knowledge of the issues that shape our County.

This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Established in 1997, The Community Foundation of Washington County has grown from one fund worth $9,000 to 350 funds valued at over $45 million. The Foundation has awarded $22 million in grants and scholarships since inception. Interested donors may contribute to a range of charitable endeavors or set up their own endowed fund to ensure support for generations to come.

The Community Foundation meets the national standards of the National Council on Foundations. To learn more about the Foundation or to set up a fund, please contact our offices at (301) 745-5210, or email us at cfwc@cfwcmd.org.

Our Mission:
To inspire, grow and steward philanthropy for the benefit of Washington County.

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(301) 745-5210
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(301) 791-5752
Community Living Inc
Address: 620-B Research Court
Frederick, MD
21703
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Mission

Community Living provides supports and services to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their lives to the fullest. Learn more about how CLI works.

VISION AND VALUES

We expect trust, respect, and integrity in all our relationships and partnerships
We promote safety, dignity, and collaboration in all of our interactions
We passionately support each individual to realize his/her unique potential through inclusion and integration

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(301) 663-8811
Find Your Purpose Inc.
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Find Your Purpose
“Find Your Purpose inc.” aspires to elevate and empower individuals of all ages through mentorship, experiential learning, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Donations go directly to the operation of the programs at Find Your Purpose Inc.. To donate or be involved on a deeper level contact us.

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(443) 547-0172
Frederick Food Security Network
Address: 401 Rosemont Ave. Frederick, MD
21701
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The Frederick Food Security Network (FFSN) is a community gardening program from the Hood College Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies. We are establishing a network of community gardens in Frederick, MD, in order to improve food security for residents of local food deserts, reduce local water pollution by diverting rooftop runoff for use as irrigation and promote better eating habits and environmental stewardship in the Frederick community.

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301-696-3289
Frederick Rescue Mission
Address: 419 West South Street,
Frederick, MD
21701
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We are a Christ-centered ministry providing:
Residential recovery programs to those experiencing homelessness or chemical addiction.
Food to the hungry.
Clothing and furniture to those in need.
Connection within our community through relationships.

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301-695-6633
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301-695-6637
Free Range Humans
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Free Range Humans Inc Activates Creativity,connecting humans to each other and totheir most vibrant potential selves,through the performing arts

Summer 2022

Free Range Kids & Teens summer performing arts learning opportunities are social, active, and fun, and our focus on Activating Creativity means your kid will come away with skills and confidence they’ll carry into everything they do.

Students in most classes will be invited to perform or showcase their work on August 15th as part of our End of Summer Celebration, an affirming and joyful way to launch them into the school year.

CLASSES BY WEEK

CLASSES BY TOPIC

Classes by Age

AGES 0-7

AGES 7-11

AGES 11-14

AGES 14-17

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Frisky’s Wildlife & Primate Sanctuary
Address: 10790 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, MD
21163
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OUR GOALS

Frisky’s will accept all Wildlife regardless of physical condition, mental handicaps or problems.
Frisky’s will provide the best care, medicine, and food to each critter and bird as soon as it arrives. To be sure to complete the paperwork and pictures to have a record or each animal.
Frisky’s will provide clean enclosures that are adequate and safe for each individual animal.
As soon as they are physically fit, Frisky’s will:

Get the Wildlife back to nature or the State Park right away.
Get domestic animals into adoptive homes. Note – No one can adopt or foster parent any domestic pet unless they have a vet, experience, and a driver’s license to verify identity.

You must have your heart in the right place, but more important, your brains must be in gear to provide for each animal’s individual needs.

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(410) 418-8899
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(410) 418-5402
Girls on the Run of Mid & Western Maryland
Address: PO BOX 1034
FREDERICK, MD
21702
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Due to the Covid-19 landscape, many of the families we serve are ALICE families and have found themselves in significant financial distress. We want to make sure that they have after-school programming options that will help develop strong and resilient girls.

Unity Campaign funding will specifically support program fees for 75 girls at schools & community sites in Frederick County. These funds will enable us to make the program a positive reality to girls in our high-risk areas of Frederick County.

GOTR plays a critical role in building girls’ social emotional competencies. Our curriculum emphasizes empowerment and self-care. Girls that participate in our program credit GOTR with helping them manage emotions, establish boundaries, develop confidence, resolve conflict, help others, and be intentional with decisions – life skills that are critical during the current environment and that girls are able continue to use long after our program’s conclusion.

The Girls on the Run (GOTR) program targets 3rd-8th grade girls participating at school & community sites, and includes parent engagement materials distributed to families of the participants. The 16-lesson GOTR curriculum combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) with lessons that inspire girls to become independent thinkers, enhance their problem solving skills, and make healthy decisions.

Covid-19 modifications for our program include: Pivoting our team locations to local community sites. Should schools allow us in the after-school time frame, we will also host teams at Frederick County Public Schools as in the past.

-Our season will be eight weeks (rather than ten) for Spring 2021.
-We have made accommodations in our curriculum so that coaches can meet in person (social-distancing responsibly) or virtually in the event that is needed at any point in the season.
-We have also provided updated coach training to reflect the current Covid climate.
-Our girls will be given all the program materials individually packed so that no sharing will be needed.
-Coaches have been provided sanitizer, wipes, and masks for use during practices.
-We have modified the activities in our program so that girls will remain apart but still be able to meet in person with a smaller team of girls and coaches.

Each team of girls is led by a team of trained volunteer coaches. These dedicated volunteers are the key to the excellence of our program – not only do they provide positive relationships and create a caring and supportive climate for the girls, they also ensure that the curriculum – which is designed to intentionally teach life skills – is implemented as intended.

Depending on the Covid-19 landscape in June of next year, we will either host an in-person, socially responsibly distanced if required, 5K event in a local park, or team specific 5Ks.

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(301) 471-4513
Girls, Inc.
Address: 120 Wall Street, 18th Floor,
New York, NY
10005
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Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold

Our programming – in partnership with schools and at our centers through 82 local organizations – focuses on the development of the whole girl. A combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment and research-based programming equips girls to lead fulfilling and productive lives, break the cycle of poverty, and become role models in their community.

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212-509-2000
Habitat for Humanity
Address: 322 West Lamar Street
Americus, Georgia
31709-3543
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Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat works toward our vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

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(800) 422-4828
Habitat for Humanity Frederick County
Address: 917 N East St, Frederick, MD
21701
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Following the COVID-19 crisis, the need for safe and affordable housing is even more critical than before. Habitat for Humanity is needed now more than ever. And now more than ever, Habitat ReStore needs your donations and purchases to ensure we can serve our community with affordable home builds and repairs. ReStore + You will help build homes, communities and hope.
Please note that the following changes at the Habitat ReStore are being implemented during the reopening process in order to keep everyone safe and better serve you:

New Temporary Hours:
Tues – Sat: 9am – 3pm

Masks or face coverings are required for all employees and customers. If you do not have one when you arrive, just ask! We will have an extra one for you!
New cleaning procedures are in place and we ask for your patience if this causes any delays in services, as safety is our very first priority.

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(301) 662-2988
Hagerstown Goodwill Industries
Address: 14515 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Hagerstown, MD
21742
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We believe in the power of work to strengthen individuals and to transform lives. We envision persons with barriers to employment being able to choose rewarding employment, achieving financial security, and building careers and lives for themselves and their families, thus enriching our communities.

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(301) 733-7330
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(301) 739-7144
Heartly House
Address: P.O. Box 857
Frederick, MD
21705-0857
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The mission of Heartly House is to end domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse, and to provide victims with safety, shelter, and supportive services.

24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 301-662-8800

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301-418-6610
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301-663-4334
Housing Frederick
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Financial stability leads to better opportunities and healthy outcomes for individuals and families. Housing Frederick collaborates, advocates and educates on topics related to affordable housing in Frederick County. Housing insecurity can be addressed by educating individuals to take control of planning their financial future and empowering them. Unity Campaign funding will assist Housing Frederick to provide workshops to ALICE residents and to those living below the poverty level. We will focus on the basics of budget management, credit repair, savings, developing emergency funds and eviction prevention strategies.

Our nonprofit peers say anecdotally that poor credit or lack of credit is the most frequent barrier to affordable housing. If you want to rent or are in a program for home buying, your credit is checked. Housing stability comes when the cost of housing is manageable at 30% of your income. Credit scores of 600 or below can prevent eligibility for renting or buying. Teaching financial stability serves our mission because with budget management and credit education, individuals can take charge of their future and provide for their families. We endeavor to provide the resource of education to empower people to develop assets such as savings accounts and the chance to purchase homes.

By participating in the Unity Campaign, Housing Frederick will shed another spotlight on the barriers to affordable housing. We hope to further educate and advocate for ALICE families and others below the poverty line. We do not charge nonprofits for our classes and funding from the Unity Campaign will help us expand our workshops and reach more people at no charge.

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I Believe in Me, Inc.
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I Believe In Me operates an after school program which includes educational activities and mentorship for 24 underprivileged youth between the ages of 6-16. Our youth are provided with a snack, lesson, educational assistance via homework help and tutors, and recreational activities including socialization. Within the program, I Believe In Me offers math and reading support, mentor program, financial education, hygiene and nutritional guidance, community outreach via volunteerism, and self-esteem and character development.

This program is unique because it exposes youth to real-life challenges, consequences, as well as providing supports to help youth make positive choices. Lead by mentors who once made life-altering decisions, our youth are given the opportunity to learn, engage, and connect with supportive adults from all walks of life. The mentors are able to expose the false perceptions of social and digital media, peer pressure, and other societal challenges. Youth are able to ask questions and learn from mentors’ experiences in a way that is authentic to them. I Believe in Me has been sustained by tremendous volunteer support. This support is based on strong organizational leadership, vision, and consistent youth outcomes, and positive relationships with the community.

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Interfaith Housing Alliance
Address: 22 S Market St UNIT 217, Frederick, MD
21701
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IHA strengthens communities by providing affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to improve the quality of life and economic stability for seniors, working families and individuals.

Financial education and housing counseling are crucial toward making a difference in the lives of residents who are at risk of losing their homes through foreclosure; vulnerable to identity theft and debt reduction scams; and/or unable to create and manage household budgets that foster credit repair and asset building, such as home ownership.

Credit Café provides is a free workshop for anyone in the community seeking to improve their credit. It is a one-stop shop that combines a one-hour group workshop with a 30-minute, one-on-one advising session. The group workshop provides general credit information, as well as tips and tricks to improve, maintain, or build one’s credit. The advising session offers the opportunity for participants to review their current credit report with a certified financial counselor and discuss ways in which they can apply their new knowledge to improve their score. Donations to the Unity Campaign will go directly to participants. Every $25 raised covers the cost of running a credit report, and $50 also covers a personalized credit advising session.

Credit Cafe started in 2015 as a one-time workshop and now operates at least once every month, whether virtually or in person. Anyone in the community with any financial goal in mind is welcome to attend Credit Café at no cost to them. IHA is also continuously seeking experienced financial advisors to volunteer their time and expertise. To register or volunteer for a Credit Café, contact Lacy Ames at 301-788-0239 or lames@interfaithhousing.org.

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301-662-4225