Community Foundation of Carroll County Announces 2023 Philanthropists of the Year Honorees
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 […]
Westminster will annex 146-year-old Ellsworth Cemetery, where many Black Carroll residents are buried
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 […]
5 Local Resources for Stronger Nonprofits
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 […]
May Event Roundup
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 […]
GLBAL media Creates New CFCC Website
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 […]
City Annexation Requested for Historic African American Cemetery
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.
