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United Way of Frederick County Distributes Funds
Makes community investments to partner agencies from 2006 campaign
July 11th, 2007
FREDERICK, MARYLAND-The Board of Directors of United Way of Frederick County (UWFC) recently announced its 2007-08 funding allocations for its partner agencies. These allocations are a result of UWFC's 2006 campaign, which began in the fall of 2006 and commenced April 30, 2007, under the leadership of Campaign Chair Frederick L. Ridgway, Jr.
Funding allocations are determined by volunteer-driven Citizen Review Panels, which examine each agency's programs, impact and fiscal condition annually and recommend funding allocations to answer the community's most pressing needs. "Qualified local volunteers spend hundreds of hours each year researching our community's needs. Contributions are distributed based on these findings and specific donor designations," said Bill Kantz, UWFC president and CEO.
The following allocations were announced for 2007-08:
| Alzheimer's Association, Greater MD Chapter |
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$20,000 |
| American Cancer Society |
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$29,642 |
| American Red Cross, Frederick County Chapter |
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$79,400 |
| The Arc of Frederick County, Inc. |
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$53,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County |
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$55,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council |
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$16,000 |
| Community Living, Inc. |
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$52,000 |
| Daybreak Adult Day Services, Inc. |
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$23,000 |
| Emmitsburg Early Learning Center |
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$34,000 |
| Frederick Community Action Agency |
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$25,000 |
| Frederick County Family YMCA |
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$25,000 |
| Gale Houses, Inc. |
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$36,000 |
| Girl Scouts |
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$15,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. |
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$18,600 |
| Heartly House, Inc. |
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$135,000 |
| The Learning Tree, Inc. |
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$44,358 |
| Mental Health Association of Frederick County |
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$100,000 |
| The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs |
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$28,000 |
| The Salvation Army |
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$28,000 |
| Seton Center, Inc. |
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$27,000 |
| Villa Maria of Frederick County-Catholic Charities |
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$49,500 |
| Up-County Family Center |
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$15,000 |
| Volunteer Frederick |
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$36,000 |
A local, volunteer-managed organization, United Way of Frederick County invests in community impact by supporting programs that assist children and families, provide emergency services, offer health education and serve those with disabilities through its 23 partner agencies. For additional information, call UWFC at 301-663-4231.
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