The Paul Lawson Memorial Aviation Scholarship is open to applications for its very first time, seeking applicants pursuing aviation lessons. Deserving students between the ages of 15-25 and be a resident of Maryland or West Virginia. Paul passed away in November, 2021. Born a Baltimore native in 1958, he graduated from Woodlawn High School before …

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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. announces plans to host its eleventh annual Washington County Gives on Tuesday, May 9th, from midnight to midnight. This 24-hour online fundraiser provides participating local nonprofits the opportunity to raise unrestricted dollars as well as receive pro-rated matching funds and prize money. Registration is currently open through February …

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(L to R): Scholarship recipients Zhane Sligh, Ena Martinez, Keira Emshoff, Sarah Burrier, Leslie Funes, Riley Hopkins, Camden Tucker, Sean Neal, Ryleigh McKenzie, Mel Carter. Warehouse Cinemas has partnered with The Community Foundation of Washington County MD to create a scholarship fund to reward their employees. Annual recipients will excel in the classroom, work at one …

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Back again for its 11th year on Tuesday, May 9th, this 24-hour giving campaign directs beneficial donations to your organization! It also gives you a chance to win prizes, to compete for spots on our leaderboard, and walk away a “winner” simply by participating! This coming Monday, January 23rd: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPENS! Register between …

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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD has scholarships available for local students preparing for a post-secondary education. During this annual wave of opening scholarship funds up for the application process, the Foundation encourages all public, private, homeschool and nontraditional students who live in Washington County, Maryland to apply. Applicants can apply for more than …

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Washington County natives Karen and Thomas Grosh have established a fund with the Community Foundation of Washington County, to benefit the charitable interests of the Grosh family. “We are planting a ‘mustard seed’ and as life-long residents of Washington County Maryland, we want to be able to help our community meet the needs of today …

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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. has awarded Erin Clark, as a part of the 23rd Annual People’s Choice Awards, with a Rising Star Award. This award honors an individual, under forty years of age, from the community who demonstrates a commitment to volunteer service. In their honor, a $1,000 contribution from the …

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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. has awarded Anita Kay, as a part of the 23rd Annual People’s Choice Awards, with the Volunteer Award. The intimate ceremony took place among Kay’s family and friends at the Washington County Commission on Aging. This prestigious award honors individuals from the community who give generously of …

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  Barbara Ingram School for the Arts High School senior Kirsten Herd received this year’s Bill Dorsey Scholarship for the Barbara Ingram School (BISFA), a component fund of the Community Foundation of Washington County MD. After winning a People’s Choice Award in 2008, Reverend Janice Dorsey named the endowment established in her honor after her …

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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. has awarded Richard Willson, as a part of the 23rd Annual People’s Choice Awards, with the Volunteer Award. The intimate ceremony took place among Willson’s family and friends at Reach of Washington County in Hagerstown, Md. This prestigious award honors individuals from the community who give generously …

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