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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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Character Counts! Queen Anne’s County

Character Counts! was established in 2000 as a response to the rising school and community violence experienced across the nation during the year of the Columbine School shootings.  This county-wide initiative seeks to provide character development and mentoring in...

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Dave Testerman Legacy Scholarship Endowment

To provide an Elkton High School senior who demonstrates school spirit, leadership, and community service a scholarship to be used for college, trade school, an apprenticeship, or towards community service participation/training costs (such as PeaceCorps, medic...

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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 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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Family Center of Queen Anne’s County

The Family Center of Queen Anne’s County’s purpose is to empower parents and children to shine. Our goal is to support families with young children (prenatal until their fifth birthday) in becoming prepared for school success by empowering and educating parents to be...

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Giving the Edge Foundation

In 2013 Robert Woolley received an anonymous donation to help open the Giving The Edge Foundation. Growing up in the community Robert knew that while being a business owner of The Edge Arena and The Edge Training Academy he would always need to have a giving arm...

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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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Island Football Network (IFBNet)

Island Football Network, known as IFBnet, is a volunteer run organization whose mission is to encourage scholastic achievement, sportsmanship and teamwork while enhancing the health and fitness of young athletes participating in their youth football programs on Kent...

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Judy Center Partnership of QAC

Judy Center Partnership of Queen Anne’s County (QAC) – The Judy Center Partnership of QAC is a collaboration of many community agencies and organizations working together to empower families of children (birth – 5 years old) in Queen Anne’s County.  Our collective...

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Julianne Rosela Memorial Scholarship

The Julianne Rosela Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to graduates of local High Schools who are in good standing and demonstrate leadership and involvement in community service. Eligibility criteria is included in the application.

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Kent County Public Schools Special Projects

The purpose of this fund is to provide support or projects that improve the quality of education provided by the Kent County Public School system and strengthen creativity, critical thinking skills, and /or core knowledge by engaging students in the learning process.

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Partnering for Youth After School Program

In its 22nd year, providing academic, enrichment and recreational activities for students directly after school dismissal. The two-hour programs are funded by grants, contributions, fundraising activities and student enrollment fees. Caring adults who are school...

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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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Sheriff Gary Hofmann Scholarship

The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for graduating seniors of Queen Anne's County High School and Kent Island High School to pursue a degree at an accredited college, university or trade school or for students attending Chesapeake College.

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Team Chesapeake

Team Chesapeake provides opportunities for the personal growth of young women between the ages of ten and eighteen so that each can reach her full athletic potential.  Through the development of field hockey skills, team training and competitive play, Team Chesapeake...

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