To positively impact the environment through group cleanup efforts and education for the benefit of the public while lessening the burden of the government.
Goals:
Providing stewardship for our local parks and outdoors.
Helping the wildlife survive in their habitat by removing harmful litter.
Encouraging a sense of community with shared involvement to improve local landscape.
More people outdoors, active and meeting new people to improve mental health.

The purpose of the Emily Burke Memorial Fund is to honor the life of Emily M. Burke by providing financial support to those institutions and activities that were important to her. These institutions and activities may change with time and need. Changes will be made at the discretion of the Foundation, but donors reserve the right to suggest changes based on changed circumstances or emerging needs in the community. Examples of fund recipients or activities may include, but are not limited to, these areas: Maintenance or improvements of the Athletic and Instrumental Music Facilities at Liberty High School; Provision of athletic uniforms or instrumental-music equipment for students in need; Maintenance or improvements of athletic facilities at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Eldersburg, MD; Funding for youth retreats or for needy students to attend retreats at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Eldersburg, MD; An annual Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament in the Eldersburg, MD area; An award made to one or more students at Liberty High School who have shown remarkable character in service to others; and funds may be used to finance programs that inspire a love of reading. We believe that reading equals better education, which leads to life opportunities.

The purposes of this Fund are to further the charitable, cultural, religious and educational work of institutions in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania through capital and operating grants. Said institutions should include, but not be limited to, institutions supported in the past by the Donors such as: The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1, Grace Lutheran Church, Carroll Lutheran Village, McDaniel College, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg Seminary, Carroll Hospital Center, The Carroll County Agriculture Center, The Carroll County Historical Society, projects of The GFWC Woman’s Club of Westminster and projects of the Westminster Lions Club.