This year's Combined Charities Campaign runs from October 2 – 27, 2023!
Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Combined Charities Campaign. This campaign is for employees of Frederick County Government, The City of Frederick and Frederick County Public Schools.
The electronic pledge forms can be found below for your respective employer.
For frequently asked questions about the Combined Charities Campaign, click here.
If you would like a nonprofit agency from the campaign to speak to your office about how donations make a difference, please contact Erin Lawson at elawson@uwfrederick.org.
To view the list of agencies available during the 2023 Combined Charities Campaign, please view the listings below or click here to view the full brochure.
Local Frederick County Agencies
1222 Aavanee
www.aavanee.org | Frederick, MD
Helping women and families gain education in the STEM field, improve nutrition and mental health, and plan towards future financial stability.
0700 Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc.
301-662-2003 | www.afhf88.org | Frederick, MD
Empowers homeless families to overcome their circumstances by providing access to housing, education, and supportive services.
0103 American Red Cross - Western Maryland
301-739-0717 | redcross.org | Hagerstown, MD
Helps people prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. Provides wide range of services to the citizens of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington Counties.
1212 ARC of Frederick County, Inc.
301-663-0909 | www.arcfc.org | Frederick, MD
Helps people with developmental disabilities to live enviable lives by providing services, advocacy, and creating supportive communities.
0140 Asian American Center of Frederick
301-694-3355 | www.aacfmd.org | Frederick, MD
Supports ethnic minorities and immigrants so that they can live the American Dream by enhancing community services, empowering local communities through education and training, and enriching Frederick’s cultural richness through multiethnic events and diverse programs.
0141 Blessings in a Backpack
www.frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org | Frederick, MD
Mobilizing communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children in Frederick County who might otherwise go hungry.
0125 Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County
301-600-1875 | www.bgcfc.org | Frederick, MD
Works to enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as responsible, productive, caring citizens.
1213 Buddy Project, Inc.
301-788-5350 | www.thebuddyproject.org | Frederick, MD
Provides refurbished computers to those who are intellectually and developmentally disabled. These computers are set up specifically for people with disabilities.
0536 Care Net Pregnancy Center of Frederick
301-662-5300 | carenetfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Provides pregnancy and parenting support and education on making healthier decisions, so that clients have a better opportunity for lasting change in their lives.
0152 Central Maryland Youth for Christ
301-663-0561 | www.yfccm.org | Frederick, MD
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
0160 Centro Hispano de Frederick
301-668-6270 | www.centrohispanodefrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Provides tools and resources to residents who are limited in their english language proficiency (LEP) so they can learn the skills necessary to thrive and succeed.
0143 Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership
240-578-5662 | www.coipp.org | Frederick, MD
Helps give children of incarcerated parents a voice in the community, in the schools, and in the community.
0153 City Youth Matrix
301-606-6927 | www.cityyouthmatrix.com | Frederick, MD
Connecting youth with opportunities to grow through extra-curricular activities.
0161 Claggett Center
301-874-5147 | www.claggettcenter.org | Frederick, MD
Serves all people in spiritual renewal, growth, and learning through ministries of hospitality and programming.
1200 The Community Foundation of Frederick County, Maryland, Inc.
301-695-7660 | www.frederickcountygives.org | Frederick, MD
Helps people fulfill their charitable dreams by establishing charitable funds, which support grants to Frederick County charities and scholarships to deserving students.
1214 Delaplaine Arts Center
301-698-0656 | www.delaplaine.org | Frederick, MD
Provides the Frederick region with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibits, and programs.
1215 Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
301-662-2762 | www.erucc.org | Frederick, MD
Works to change lives individually, systemically, and globally and make transformation possible.
0610 The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick
301-662-1561 | www.federatedcharities.org | Frederick, MD
Provides strategic “bricks and mortar” support to charitable organizations in the community and operates a medical equipment loan closet: loaning out 1,000+ items for free each year.
1202 The Frederick Center, Inc.
301-600-4047 | www.thefrederickcenter.org | Frederick, MD
Dedicated to support, educate, link, organize, and provide outreach to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community of central Maryland.
0144 Frederick Children’s Chorus
301-845-2451 | www.fredcc.org | Frederick, MD
Provides training in the discipline of singing and mastery of musicianship through a performance-based choral experience.
0162 Frederick Community College Foundation
301-846-2400 | www.frederick.edu/foundation | Frederick, MD
Enriching the vitality and quality of life in our community by promoting access to higher education.
0600 Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc.
301-898-3587| www.fc4htrp.org | Thurmont, MD
HORSES HELP HEAL! Disabled Frederick County citizens are provided equestrian activities to improve their self-confidence, their muscle tone, balance and posture, and gain the “I can do it!” attitude.
0154 Frederick County Humane Society
301-694-8300 | www.fchs.org | Frederick, MD
To advocate for animal welfare in the community and provide affordable services, resources and programs to help responsible pet owners keep their pets healthy, happy, and in life-long homes.
0750 Frederick Rescue Mission
301-695-6633 | www.therescuemission.org | Frederick, MD
The Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered ministry providing residential recovery programs to the homeless or chemically addicted, food to the hungry, clothing and furniture to the needy and connection within our community through relationships. The Mission also operates a community soup kitchen and food bank.
0159 Friends for Neighborhood Progress, Inc.
301-291-5378 | www.ffnpinc.org | Frederick, MD
Friends for Neighborhood Progress assists disadvantaged and low-income residents of Frederick County, MD.
0115 Gale Recovery @ Wells House
301-298-2155 | www.galerecovery.org | Frederick, MD
Provides safe and secure housing, supportive counseling and individualized case management focused on our clients continued recovery from substance abuse while fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
1206 Girls on the Run of Mid & Western Maryland
301-471-4513 | www.gotrmidmd.org | Frederick, MD
Inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
1223 Golden Care of Frederick
301-842-6700 | www.goldencareinc.org | Frederick, MD
Providing companion care to seniors with limited income at a subsidized rate to allow them to live independently as long as possible.
0117 Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc.
301-663-6893 | www.gimv.org | Frederick, MD
A donor-driven agency, a retailer, a contract services operation, a major recycler of textiles, and a leader in workforce development services.
0128 Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County
301-698-2449 | www.frederickhabitat.org | Frederick, MD
A Christian housing ministry that builds simple, decent, affordable housing in an effort to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness.
0118 Heartly House, Inc.
301-662-8800 | www.heartlyhouse.org | Frederick, MD
Provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual trafficking, and child abuse.
1208 Hospice of Frederick County
240-556-3030 | www.hospiceoffrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Promotes quality of life by providing compassionate medical and emotional spiritual and bereavement support to individuals and their loved ones facing a life limiting illness.
0119 Housing Authority of the City of Frederick
301-662-8173 | www.hacfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Engages with Frederick's low and moderate income residents by providing a healthy foundation for economic self-sufficiency through employment and education supports in safe, affordable housing.
1217 Housing Frederick
www.housingfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Addresses large scale or universal needs for affordable housing by building partnerships and obtaining capital to implement solutions that will positively affect housing challenges.
0163 I Believe in Me, Inc.
240-586-1221 | www.ibelieveinme.com | Frederick, MD
Provides youth development, support and empowerment through mentorship.
0129 Interfaith Housing Alliance, Inc.
301-662-4225 | www.interfaithhousing.org | Frederick, MD
Provides affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to improve the quality of life and economic stability for seniors, working families, and individuals.
1224 Justice Jobs for Maryland
301-360-3503 | www.justicejobsmd.org | Frederick, MD
Helping job seekers with barriers to employment get a job, keep that job, and move up to better jobs!
0155 L'Arche Frederick
www.larchefrederick.org | Frederick, MD
We are working to establish a community of L'Arche in Frederick, Maryland which would provide life-long homes in which core members with intellectual disabilities and those who assist them live together in a spirit of deep friendship.
0745 Literacy Council of Frederick County, Inc.
301-600-2066 | www.frederickliteracy.org | Frederick, MD
Trained volunteer tutors assist adults in gaining basic reading, writing, and English speaking skills through free, confidential, individual services resulting in lives and communities with a higher quality of life.
1228 Living Well Youth Works
301-852-9965 | www.livingwellyouth.org | Frederick, MD
Teaching research-proven life skills, exposing teens to new possibilities, and providing realistic pathways for improving personal and academic livelihoods.
1229 Love for Lochlin Foundation
301-676-4131 | www.loveforlochlin.com | Frederick, MD
Preventing, educating, and driving awareness to the deadly impacts of infectious diseases.
0146 Marriage Resource Center of Frederick County, Inc.
301-502-1660 | www.marriagefrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Empowers and equips individuals, couples, and families to build resilience and resources for a more prosperous life through relationship mentoring and programming, marriage enrichment events, online courses, workshops, and classes.
0156 Maryland Ensemble Theatre
301-694-4744 | www.marylandensemble.org | Frederick, MD
Neighborhood playhouse showcasing dramas & comedies, plus kid-friendly theater, in laid-back digs.
0120 Mental Health Association of Frederick County
301-663-0011 | www.fcmha.org | Frederick, MD
Supports the community through mental health services, education and advocacy. In addition to running a mental health hotline.
0147 The Monocacy Foundation, Inc.
301-639-0248| www.communitylivinginc.org/Monocacy | Frederick, MD
Provides grants, based on financial need, to Frederick County citizens who have an intellectual or developmental disability and to organizations working with this population.
0157 Monocacy Health Partners LLC
240-439-8913 | www.monocacyhealthpartners.org | Frederick, MD
Monocacy Health Partners is an affiliation of private practices that have joined together to provide coordinated patient care over the continuum of specialty services.
1218 Mt. Airy Net, Inc.
301-829-0472 | www.mtairynet.org | Mt. Airy, MD
Provides support and services for those in need in the 4-county region of Mt. Airy, MD.
0400 The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
301-447-1365 | www.firehero.org | Emmitsburg, MD
Sponsors annual Memorial Weekend honoring America’s fallen fire heroes; assists their family members through scholarships and long-term emotional support programs; provides training for fire service; and building National Memorial Park.
0158 New Hope Community Partnership
240-397-9303 | www.newhopepartnership.org | Frederick, MD
To promote physical, emotional and spiritual development and to improve the quality of life of the residents of the City of Brunswick and surrounding areas.
1219 On Our Own of Frederick County, Inc.
301-620-0555 | www.onourownfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Through peer support, they offer acceptance and a safe and supportive space for people with mental health and substance use challenges to heal, reconnect, and find a way forward.
0730 Partners In Care Maryland, Inc.
301-682-7433 | www.partnersincare.org | Frederick, MD
Partners In Care volunteers use their own vehicles to provide transportation (at no cost) for older adults to travel to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, etc. and provides other assistance to help them remain independent in their homes.
1220 Platoon 22
www.platoon22.org | Frederick, MD
Aims to end veteran suicide through successful reintegration of service members and their families by assembling critical resources, providing peer support, and developing transitional programs.
1221 Rainbow of Love Recovery
240-409-0450 | www.rainbowofloverecovery.net | Frederick, MD
Empowers and brings hope to women recovering from the disease of addiction.
0113 Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs
301-631-2670 | www.thereligiouscoalition.org | Frederick, MD
A leading provider of homeless prevention and emergency shelter for homeless adults and families.
0164 The Salvation Army in Frederick
301-662-2311 | www.salvationarmymwv.org | Frederick, MD
Assists in many areas of social services to help those in our community in need.
0149 Second Chances Garage
240-724-1919 | www.secondchancesgarage.org | Frederick, MD
Provides low-cost reliable transportation and repairs to low-income families in Frederick County, Maryland, and surrounding areas.
0165 Seton Center, Inc.
301-447-6102 | www.setoncenter.org | Frederick, MD
Providing programs and services fill the unmet needs that county and local governments, schools and other non-profits do not provide.
0166 Society of St. Vincent de Paul
301-662-4676 | www.svdpusa.org | Frederick, MD
Provides person-to-person services to the most vulnerable residents in our community.
1211 Spanish Speaking Communities of Maryland
240-877-7466 | www.spanishcommunityofmd.org | Frederick, MD
Empowering low-income families & immigrants from diverse backgrounds by promoting self-sufficiency, greater social change, education and legal rights.
0150 Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP) of Frederick County, Inc.
240-415-8971 | www.shipfrederick.com | Frederick, MD
Provides counseling services, new clothing, enrichment activities, and emergency shelter for the hundreds of Frederick County youth experiencing homelessness each year.
0167 Supporting Older Adults Through Resources, Inc. (SOAR)
240-575-9665 | www.soarfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Providing assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner.
0168 United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland
410-484-4540 | www.unified.org | Frederick, MD
Providing resources and services to individuals with disabilities so they can live full and meaningful lives.
0100 United Way of Frederick County
301-663-4231 | www.unitedwayfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the Frederick County community without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and physical or mental disabilities. We mobilize the caring power of our whole community to improve lives.
0151 Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc.
301-846-2556 | www.womantowomanmentoring.org | Frederick, MD
Matches young women in an inter-generational relationship with a volunteer mentor. The mentoring pair works together one-on-one and joins together as a community every three weeks in our “life skill” workshops.
0124 YMCA of Frederick County
301-663-5131 | www.frederickymca.org | Frederick, MD
Works to strengthen and enrich the development of individuals and families through quality programs and services that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
202-853-1847 | www.nmac.org
NMAC (formerly the National Minority AIDS Council) develops leadership in communities of color to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
301-978-9855 | www.als.org/dc-md-va
Improve quality of life for people living with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and their families by providing free care services.
800-342-2383 | www.diabetes.org
Committed to finding a cure for diabetes, improving care, and providing information and support to help fight diabetes through research, community programs and advocacy.
800-638-8299 | www.kidneyfund.org
We fight kidney disease on all fronts by addressing education, advocacy, financial assistance, prevention, research; spending 97 cents of every donated dollar on programs.
Established in 1983, Family Research Council exists to advance faith, family, and freedom from a Christian worldview.
Fisher Houses provide military families housing close to a loved one during hospitalization for illness, disease, or injury.
An equity-based approach to ensuring safer pregnancy and childbirth.
Helps restore those affected by crime and incarceration and strives to make prisons safer and more rehabilitative by supporting prisoners, former prisoners, and their families.
Each year, we make more than 10,000 zero-cost home repairs across the nation for low-income families, people with disabilities, veterans, and older adults.
301-538-0729 | www.rmichildren.org
We seek to transform the lives of orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children by providing tuition, educational materials, meals, healthcare support, and spiritual nurturing.
The USO strengthens America's military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.
EarthShare
(410) 424-4000 I www.srlt.org I Annapolis, MD
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is dedicated to protecting the natural and scenic resources of Anne Arundel County through land protection agreements and landowner education.
