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Calvert Community Foundation

Calvert Community Foundation (CCF) is a non-profit resource that provides community groups a simple, accountable method to fulfill their philanthropic missions.  Tax deductible donations to CCF will assist community based programs that support the needs of Calvert...

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Calvert County Commission for Women

Calvert County Commission for Women seeks to support and improve opportunities for women and girls in Calvert County. The Commission recognizes their contributions and achievements through the annual Women of the World celebration.

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Calvert County School Foundation

The Calvert County School Foundation provides additional funding opportunities, beyond tax dollars, to unique resources and innovative opportunities for learning for every child in Calvert County. Through the promotion of creativity, critical thinking, and engagement...

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Elaine’s Gift Fund

Elaine’s Gift was established to honor her legacy and her desire to give her children every opportunity for advancement. This fund awards scholarships to the children of single mothers, who have demonstrated academic excellence, community involvement, and desire to...

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Eric and Cara Thorn Memorial Endowment

The Eric and Cara Thorn Memorial Endowment was established to keep alive the memory of Eric and Cara Thorn, two outstanding students who set goals for themselves and work hard to achieve their dreams and cared deeply about the people in the world around them.

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Eric and Cara Thorn Memorial Scholarship

The Eric and Cara Thorn Memorial Scholarship was established to keep alive the memory of Eric and Cara Thorn, two outstanding students who set goals for themselves and work hard to achieve their dreams and cared deeply about the people in the world around them. ...

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Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration

Harriet Elizabeth Brown was a courageous Calvert County teacher who, in 1937, challenged unequal pay for African-American and white teachers.  Ms. Brown, only 30-years old at the time, was aided by her 29-year old NAACP attorney, Thurgood Marshall.  With a sense of...

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Partnership for Youth Success

The purpose of this fund is to expand the vital role that businesses, families, neighborhoods, congregations, schools, and youth organizations play in the healthy development of Calvert County's youth.

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