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Community Foundation of Carroll County Announces 2023 Philanthropists of the Year Honorees

July 12, 2023

Awards presentation is September 27 at Carroll Arts Center, Westminster, 5 PM The Community Foundation of Carroll County is excited to announce the Class of 2023 Philanthropists of the Year: What Keeps You Growing award honorees. CFCC recognizes achievements in four categories: Living Legacy; Rooted in the Community; Rising Star; and our Fund-nominated BFF. There is no other event where business and civic leaders gather to pay tribute to those who make a difference in our community. This year’s honorees, our 15th class, have all made a significant, positive impact throughout Carroll County with their generosity and commitment. Living Legacy:

Westminster will annex 146-year-old Ellsworth Cemetery, where many Black Carroll residents are buried

June 15, 2023

By Sherry GreenfieldCarroll County Times; June 14, 2023 After nearly 147 years, the historic Ellsworth Cemetery will soon be located within the city limits of Westminster. The Westminster Common Council unanimously approved annexation of Ellsworth Cemetery, located on Leidy Road, Monday night. The council’s decision comes after months of discussion and review by city and county officials and advocating by several groups. The Board of Carroll County Commissioners, the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City of Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission all reviewed the annexation proposal during the last several months and recommended approval. The Common Council

5 Local Resources for Stronger Nonprofits

May 11, 2023

There are many resources available to you through the Community Foundation of Carroll County and with other organizations. The trick is finding out what’s available and how to access them. Here are five local resources for building stronger nonprofits. Use these resources to access grants, learn operational best practices, market your nonprofit, and increase your network. Tip #1: Nonprofit Center Grant Library The Nonprofit Center is home to one of the best kept secrets of the nonprofit community — The Foundation Directory Online Grant Library. The subscription-based service is free to Funds of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. Located

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May Event Roundup

May 4, 2023

Our Funds have wonderful events coming up this month. There is something for everyone! Carroll County Association of Realtors Foundation is hosting a Designer Bag Bingo on Saturday, May 13 at Gamber Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Follow this link to learn more and buy your tickets. Dream Big Union Bridge Rubber Duck Derby is Saturday, May 20 along the Donald D Wilson Walking Trail in Union Bridge. New to this year’s event is a Jeep Show. Registration for Duck Derby participants and Jeep Show participants are available on the event page. There are lots of vendors, food

GLBAL media Creates New CFCC Website

March 28, 2023

The hard work has paid off. Our new Community Foundation of Carroll County website WeAreCarroll.org has launched! Our new and improved website tells the story of the CFCC and how our work has a positive impact on the community. The accounting, bookkeeping, and other services we provide all support your work in the community. We now have a platform to tell that story and in turn, promote YOUR good works! Along with promoting our Funds and Scholarships, the new CFCC website also provides benefits to philanthropists by offering ways for their good works to stay in the community while receiving

City Annexation Requested for Historic African American Cemetery

March 24, 2023

The Community Foundation of Carroll County has petitioned the City of Westminster for annexation of Ellsworth Cemetery, bringing this historic Carroll County Black cemetery within the city limits. The petition was filed on Thursday, March 23, 2023. A successful annexation will require the introduction and review, as well as a public hearing, with a majority vote before the Mayor and Common Council for the City of Westminster.