Rooted Reflections: Before the Award
Every year around this time, our team begins preparing for the We Are Carroll Awards. We gather biographies, collect photographs, review accomplishments, and begin learning the stories behind the people we have the privilege of honoring. It’s one of my favorite times of the year—not because of the event itself, but because every year I discover something I didn’t know before.
After 19 years at the Community Foundation of Carroll County, I’ve come to understand that the most extraordinary people rarely tell you they’re extraordinary. You discover it one conversation at a time, one story at a time, and sometimes, one old file at a time.
Rooted Reflections: What Love Does Next
How Memorial Scholarships Taught Me About LivingBy Jaclyn “Jacie” Mathias For nearly 19 years, I’ve had a front-row seat to something remarkable. People often assume memorial scholarships are about death. I understand why. Most begin after a loss. A parent loses a child. A spouse loses a partner. A community loses a teacher, coach, friend, […]
Lunch & Learn #3: Your Fundraising Playbook, Part 2
CFCC Lunch & Learn Series Gathering #3 Your Fundraising Playbook, Part 2 Lunch & Learn #3: Your Fundraising Playbook, Part 2 Join us for our next Lunch & Learn: Thursday, July 23, 2026 12 – 1:15 PM Lunch is included Carroll Nonprofit Center, 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, Conference Room #1-2 Free. Registration Required. Limited […]
8 schools. 120 scholarships awarded. $166,425 in dreams come true.
8 Carroll County Public High Schools. 120 Scholarships and Awards presented. $166,425 awarded to Carroll County Public Schools seniors for college and training programs. Wow! To the Class of 2026 high school seniors — CONGRATULATIONS! To the Community Foundation of Carroll County scholarship holders — we are proud to help you provide these scholarships and […]
Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Night
The Margaret Taylor Kiracofe Memorial Scholarship Monday, April 13, 2026 11 AM – 7 PM Westminster Chick-fil-A Show the Flyer for proceeds to be donated to the cause. Dine-in and Drive-thru only.
Lunch & Learn: Growing Your Impact. Making the Most of Our Partnership.
CFCC Lunch & Learn Series Gathering #1 Growing Your Impact. Making the Most of Our Partnership. Thursday April 23, 2026 12 – 1:15 PM Carroll Nonprofit Center 255 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, MD 21157 Conference Room #3 How can you build a better nonprofit as a Community Foundation partner? Whether you are just starting with us […]
CCPS College Fair
Meet the Community Foundation team and learn about scholarships for HS seniors and how to apply. Monday, Oct 13; 6 – 8 PM Sponsored by Carroll County Public Schools Carroll County Agriculture Center The Shipley Memorial Arena 706 Agricultural Center Dr. Westminster, MD 21157
Susie Badders Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament
Download the Golf Flyer and Registration Form 7th Annual Susie Badders Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament Saturday, May 10, 2025 Registration: 7 AM Shotgun Start: 8 AM Breakfast and Lunch provided Oakmont Green Golf Course 2290 Golfview Lane Hampstead, MD 21074 Pay by credit card for sponsorships and foursomes Prices: $450 per team; $112.50 per player […]
Corn Hole Tournament
Sarah’s Cause is hosting a Corn Hole Tournament on Sat, March 9 for the Sarah Jayne Orton Memorial Scholarship and Baltimore Humane Society. Registration/Practice begins at 10 AM (must register your team in advance to play) Bags Fly at 11 AM — Bring Your Own Bags! Register at https://www.sarahscause.org/cornhole.html Follow the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19koFpEqPe
Larry Baker Memorial Golf Outing
Monday, April 28, 2025 Westminster National Golf Course Celebrate the life of Larry Baker by playing in a golf event that he so genuinely enjoyed. Laughs and good times guaranteed! Contact Tom Baker to register. $95 per golfer (includes golf round, lite breakfast, fried chicken lunch, beverages, prizes) Additional contests and prizes, too! Proceeds benefit […]