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Community Foundation of Southern Maryland Recognizes Southern Maryland Philanthropists for a Lifetime of Giving to Their Communities Residents of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties are invited to recognize individuals, families, and businesses that have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways by nominating them for induction into the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland’s Philanthropy Hall of Fame. Between today and October 1st, residents will have the opportunity to acknowledge and honor those whomLearn More →

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The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland has appointed Sharon Southerland-Smith to the position of Executive Director. Southerland-Smith succeeds Gretchen Heinze-Hardman who served as the Foundation’s Executive Director since 2006. Southerland-Smith is a seasoned non-profit executive with more than 20 years of experience in the field of accounting, finance and operations. She possesses expertise in leading highly impactful nonprofits in advancing their mission and exceeding their goals. Southerland-Smith has been consistentlyLearn More →

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The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland (CFSOMD) is proud to announce the 2017 Philanthropy Day Hall of Fame inductees. Established in 2008, the Philanthropy Hall of Fame commemorates individuals and groups who have given selflessly of their time, energies, and funds to improve the well-being of their communities. This year’s Philanthropy Day Luncheon will be held Friday, November 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601.Learn More →

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The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland recently distributed funds to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation, which included $5,200 that the foundation then presented to Sisters at Heart Breast Cancer Survivors Group of Charles County Maryland. The College of Southern Maryland Foundation was established in 1970 as the nonprofit charitable organization and fundraising arm of the College of Southern Maryland. It raises friends and funds to support students and college initiatives such as scholarships, programs,Learn More →

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Community Foundation of Southern Maryland Recognizes Southern Maryland Philanthropists for a Lifetime of Giving to Their Communities Residents of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties are invited to recognize individuals, families, and businesses that have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways by nominating them for induction into the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland’s Philanthropy Hall of Fame. Between today and the end of September, residents will have the opportunity to acknowledge and honorLearn More →

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The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland congratulates Foundation 4 Heroes on receiving a $500 grant from the 2nd District Kids & Community Fund to provide coloring books and superhero capes and masks for hospitalized children as part of the Children’s Hospital Association’s upcoming Advocacy for Care Day. The mission of Foundation 4 Heroes is to promote “the superhero inside every child,” recognizing and embracing the responsibility of adults to serve as role models who inspireLearn More →

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Congratulations to the four Charles County nonprofits that recently received Opportunity Fund Grants to strengthen their programs to improve the quality of life for county residents. The awardees are: The Charles County Children’s Aid Society, which received $5,000 to support their 2017 School Supplies Project. This will ensure that children going to Charles County Public Schools have the tools to start off their school year right. The Center for Abused Persons, which received $3,722 whichLearn More →

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Nia Adams, the recipient of the 2017 Alice Bowen Memorial Scholarship, was inspired to pursue a career in nursing by her maternal grandmother, who worked in the maternal health field for over 40 years. Thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, the Northern High School graduating senior will have the opportunity to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps. Nia has been accepted to Towson University, where she plans toLearn More →

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New Opportunity Grant Provides Resources to Address Health and Wellness Needs of Charles County Residents Organizations that address pressing social needs in Charles County are eligible for grants of up to $5,000 from the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland thanks to the generosity of an anonymous benefactor. The total funding available is approximately $45,000 and we anticipate funding nine applicants with awards averaging about $5000 each. Grants from the Opportunity Fund are available to 501Learn More →

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Fund in Memory of History Teacher Deb Sheftz Covers Tuition, Room and Board, and Related Expenses for a PHS Student’s First Year in College Prior to her untimely death in 2014, Deb Sheftz always urged her students to challenge assumptions, act against injustice, be open-hearted and open-minded to all, and to be culturally aware and tolerant. Now, thanks to the Deb Sheftz Memorial Scholarship, Patuxent High School students who want to be instruments of positiveLearn More →