This year's Combined Charities Campaign runs from October 6 – October 31, 2025!
Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Combined Charities Campaign. This campaign is for employees of Frederick County Government, The City of Frederick and Frederick County Public Schools.
The electronic pledge forms can be found below for your respective employer.
For frequently asked questions about the Combined Charities Campaign, click here.
If you would like a nonprofit agency from the campaign to speak to your office about how donations make a difference, please contact Erin Lawson at elawson@uwfrederick.org or Tessa Joseph at tjoseph@uwfrederick.org.
1222 Aavanee
www.aavanee.org | Frederick, MD
Helping women and families gain education in the STEM field, improve nutrition and mental health, and plan towards future financial stability.
0700 Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc.
301-662-2003 | www.afhf88.org | Frederick, MD
Empowers homeless families to overcome their circumstances by providing access to housing, education, and supportive services.
0103 American Red Cross, Serving Howard, Montgomery, and Frederick Counties
301-739-0717 | redcross.org | Hagerstown, MD
Helps people prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. Provides wide range of services to the citizens of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington Counties.
1236 Andrea's House
andreashouse.org | Frederick, MD
Empowers and brings hope to women recovering from the disease of addiction.
1212 The ARC of Frederick County, Inc.
301-663-0909 | www.arcfc.org | Frederick, MD
Helps people with developmental disabilities to live enviable lives by providing services, advocacy, and creating supportive communities.
0140 Asian American Center of Frederick
301-694-3355 | www.aacfmd.org | Frederick, MD
Supports ethnic minorities and immigrants so that they can live the American Dream by enhancing community services, empowering local communities through education and training, and enriching Frederick’s cultural richness through multiethnic events and diverse programs.
0113 Beyond Shelter Frederick
301-631-2670 | www.bsfred.org | Frederick, MD
We seek to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty on the residents of Frederick County.
0141 Blessings in a Backpack
240-553-6010 | www.frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org | Frederick, MD
Mobilizing communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children in Frederick County who might otherwise go hungry.
0125 Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County
301-600-1875 | www.bgcfc.org | Frederick, MD
Works to enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as responsible, productive, caring citizens.
0536 Care Net Pregnancy Center of Frederick
301-662-5300 | carenetfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Provides pregnancy and parenting support and education on making healthier decisions, so that clients have a better opportunity for lasting change in their lives.
0152 Central Maryland Youth for Christ
301-663-0561 | www.yfccm.org | Frederick, MD
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
0160 Centro Hispano de Frederick
301-668-6270 | www.centrohispanodefrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Provides tools and resources to residents who are limited in their English language proficiency (ELP) so they can learn the skills necessary to thrive and succeed.
0143 Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership
240-578-5662 | www.coipp.org | Frederick, MD
Helps give children of incarcerated parents a voice in the community, in the schools, and in the community.
0153 City Youth Matrix
301-606-6927 | www.cityyouthmatrix.com | Frederick, MD
Connecting youth with opportunities to grow through extra-curricular activities.
1200 The Community Foundation of Frederick County, Maryland, Inc.
301-695-7660 | www.frederickcountygives.org | Frederick, MD
Helps people fulfill their charitable dreams by establishing charitable funds, which support grants to Frederick County charities and scholarships to deserving students.
1214 Delaplaine Arts Center
301-698-0656 | www.delaplaine.org | Frederick, MD
Provides the Frederick region with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibits, and programs.
1240 Empowering Community Leaders Network (ECLN)
240-529-7611 | www.eclninc.org | Walkersville, MD
Our mission is to provide educational and cultural enhancement opportunities that foster leadership development in middle school girls.
1215 Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
301-662-2762 | www.erucc.org | Frederick, MD
Works to change lives individually, systemically, and globally and make transformation possible.
1230 Farm to School Frederick
301-662-2762 | www.f2sfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Farm to School Frederick is on a mission to increase access to locally grown, highly nutritious food for all Frederick, Maryland residents.
0610 The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick
301-662-1561 | www.federatedcharities.org | Frederick, MD
Provides strategic “bricks and mortar” support to charitable organizations in the community and operates a medical equipment loan closet: loaning out 1,000+ items for free each year.
1202 The Frederick Center, Inc.
301-600-4047 | www.thefrederickcenter.org | Frederick, MD
Dedicated to support, educate, link, organize, and provide outreach to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community of central Maryland.
0144 Frederick Children’s Chorus
301-845-2451 | www.fredcc.org | Frederick, MD
Provides training in the discipline of singing and mastery of musicianship through a performance-based choral experience.
0162 Frederick Community College Foundation
301-846-2400 | www.frederick.edu/foundation | Frederick, MD
Enriching the vitality and quality of life in our community by promoting access to higher education.
0600 Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc.
301-898-3587 | www.fc4htrp.org | Thurmont, MD
HORSES HELP HEAL! Disabled Frederick County citizens are provided equestrian activities to improve their self-confidence, their muscle tone, balance and posture, and gain the “I can do it!” attitude.
0154 Frederick County Humane Society
301-694-8300 | www.fchs.org | Frederick, MD
To advocate for animal welfare in the community and provide affordable services, resources and programs to help responsible pet owners keep their pets healthy, happy, and in life-long homes.
0750 Frederick Rescue Mission
301-695-6633 | www.therescuemission.org | Frederick, MD
The Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered ministry providing residential recovery programs to the homeless or chemically addicted, food to the hungry, clothing and furniture to the needy and connection within our community through relationships. The Mission also operates a community soup kitchen and food bank.
0159 Friends for Neighborhood Progress, Inc.
301-291-5378 | www.ffnpinc.org | Frederick, MD
Friends for Neighborhood Progress assists disadvantaged and low-income residents of Frederick County, MD.
1241 The Friends of the CAC
www.cacfriends.net | Frederick, MD
Enhances support of families and meets special needs beyond the scope of the Child Advocacy Center.
1206 Girls on the Run of Mid & Western Maryland
301-471-4513 | www.gotrmidmd.org | Frederick, MD
Inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
1224 Global Necessity (Justice Jobs)
301-360-3503 | www.globalnecessity.org | Frederick, MD
Our mission is to empower individuals facing instability due to homelessness, incarceration, substance abuse disorders, and ALICE households.
0128 Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County
301-698-2449 | www.frederickhabitat.org | Frederick, MD
A Christian housing ministry that builds simple, decent, affordable housing in an effort to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness.
0118 Heartly House, Inc.
301-662-8800 | www.heartlyhouse.org | Frederick, MD
Provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual trafficking, and child abuse.
1231 Helping Hands and Caring Hearts
202-640-2332 | www.helpinghandsandcaringhearts.org | Frederick, MD
Created to inspire, strengthen, and empower individuals to make their own choices, and not be afraid or intimidated to ask for and get help they need to be able to have a better life, and to break the systematic cycle.
1208 Hospice of Frederick County
240-556-3030 | www.hospiceoffrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Promotes quality of life by providing compassionate medical and emotional spiritual and bereavement support to individuals and their loved ones facing a life limiting illness.
0119 Housing Authority of the City of Frederick
301-662-8173 | www.hacfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Engages with Frederick's low and moderate income residents by providing a healthy foundation for economic self-sufficiency through employment and education supports in safe, affordable housing.
1217 Housing Frederick
www.housingfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Addresses large scale or universal needs for affordable housing by building partnerships and obtaining capital to implement solutions that will positively affect housing challenges.
1232 Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund
301-663-9252 | www.pinkribbonfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Our mission is to provide the very best technology and services for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer in the Frederick community.
0163 I Believe in Me, Inc.
240-586-1221 | www.ibelieveinme.com | Frederick, MD
Provides youth development, support and empowerment through mentorship.
0129 Interfaith Housing Alliance, Inc.
301-662-4225 | www.interfaithhousing.org | Frederick, MD
Provides affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to improve the quality of life and economic stability for seniors, working families, and individuals.
0155 L'Arche Frederick
www.larchefrederick.org | Frederick, MD
We are working to establish a community of L'Arche in Frederick, Maryland which would provide life-long homes in which core members with intellectual disabilities and those who assist them live together in a spirit of deep friendship.
0745 Literacy Council of Frederick County, Inc.
301-600-2066 | www.frederickliteracy.org | Frederick, MD
Trained volunteer tutors assist adults in gaining basic reading, writing, and English speaking skills through free, confidential, individual services resulting in lives and communities with a higher quality of life.
1229 Love for Lochlin Foundation
301-676-4131 | www.loveforlochlin.com | Frederick, MD
Preventing, educating, and driving awareness to the deadly impacts of infectious diseases.
0146 Marriage Resource Center of Frederick County, Inc.
301-502-1660 | www.marriagefrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Empowers and equips individuals, couples, and families to build resilience and resources for a more prosperous life through relationship mentoring and programming, marriage enrichment events, online courses, workshops, and classes.
0156 Maryland Ensemble Theatre
301-694-4744 | www.marylandensemble.org | Frederick, MD
Neighborhood playhouse showcasing dramas & comedies, plus kid-friendly theater, in laid-back digs.
0120 Mental Health Association of Frederick County
301-663-0011 | www.fcmha.org | Frederick, MD
Supports the community through mental health services, education and advocacy. In addition to running a mental health hotline.
1237 Middletown Valley People Helping People
301-371-3119 | www.mvphp.org | Middletown, MD
A volunteer organization working to provide assistance to members of our community who are in need.
1239 Mobilize Frederick
www.mobilizefrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Facilitates the partnerships needed to achieve the goals set out in the Climate Emergency Resolution.
0147 The Monocacy Foundation, Inc.
www.themonocacyfoundation.org | Frederick, MD
Desires to provide persons with developmental disabilities in our community a path to enrich social and recreational opportunities - to a place where dignity is not hampered by financial means.
0400 The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
301-447-1365 | www.firehero.org | Emmitsburg, MD
Sponsors annual Memorial Weekend honoring America’s fallen fire heroes; assists their family members through scholarships and long-term emotional support programs; provides training for fire service; and building National Memorial Park.
1219 On Our Own of Frederick County, Inc.
301-620-0555 | www.onourownfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Through peer support, they offer acceptance and a safe and supportive space for people with mental health and substance use challenges to heal, reconnect, and find a way forward.
1242 Operation Second Chance, Inc.
301-972-1080 | www.operationsecondchance.org | Frederick, MD
Supports Veterans and their families by building relationships and identifying and supporting immediate needs and interests. Dedicated to promoting public awareness of the many sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.
0730 Partners In Care Maryland, Inc.
301-682-7433 | www.partnersincare.org | Frederick, MD
Partners In Care volunteers use their own vehicles to provide transportation (at no cost) for older adults to travel to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, etc. and provides other assistance to help them remain independent in their homes.
1220 Platoon 22
www.platoon22.org | Frederick, MD
Aims to end veteran suicide through successful reintegration of service members and their families by assembling critical resources, providing peer support, and developing transitional programs.
1234 The Ranch
301-874-4701 | www.ranchmd.org | Frederick, MD
The Ranch's mission is to provide a clean and sober living environment with high quality clinical and life-skills services for adult men with substance use disorders.
0149 Second Chances Garage
240-724-1919 | www.secondchancesgarage.org | Frederick, MD
Provides low-cost reliable transportation and repairs to low-income families in Frederick County, Maryland, and surrounding areas.
0165 Seton Center, Inc.
301-447-6102 | www.setoncenter.org | Frederick, MD
Providing programs and services fill the unmet needs that county and local governments, schools and other non-profits do not provide.
1233 SOUL Street
www.mysoulstreet.com | Frederick, MD
We are a local collective of Black business owners and community members in Frederick who have come together to empower the Black business community through events, outreach, advocacy and education.
1238 Story Tapestries
301-916-6328 | www.storytapestries.org | Poolesville, MD
Addresses vital community issues for millions of people of all ages and abilities using collaboration and the arts, in all forms, to create and deliver tailored, accessible programs.
0150 Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP) of Frederick County, Inc.
240-415-8971 | www.shipfrederick.com | Frederick, MD
Provides counseling services, new clothing, enrichment activities, and emergency shelter for the hundreds of Frederick County youth experiencing homelessness each year.
0167 Supporting Older Adults Through Resources, Inc. (SOAR)
240-575-9665 | www.soarfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Providing assistance to older adults in Frederick County to meet their essential needs in a confidential, respectful, and dignified manner.
0100 United Way of Frederick County
301-663-4231 | www.unitedwayfrederick.org | Frederick, MD
Fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the Frederick County community. We mobilize the caring power of our whole community to improve lives.
0151 Woman to Woman Mentoring, Inc.
301-846-2556 | www.womantowomanmentoring.org | Frederick, MD
Matches young women in an inter-generational relationship with a volunteer mentor. The mentoring pair works together one-on-one and joins together as a community every three weeks in our “life skill” workshops.
0124 YMCA of Frederick County
301-663-5131 | www.frederickymca.org | Frederick, MD
Works to strengthen and enrich the development of individuals and families through quality programs and services that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
301-978-9855 | www.als.org/dc-md-va
Improve quality of life for people living with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and their families by providing free care services.
800-342-2383 | www.diabetes.org
Committed to finding a cure for diabetes, improving care, and providing information and support to help fight diabetes through research, community programs and advocacy.
800-638-8299 | www.kidneyfund.org
We fight kidney disease on all fronts by addressing education, advocacy, financial assistance, prevention, research; spending 97 cents of every donated dollar on programs.
Fisher Houses provide military families housing close to a loved one during hospitalization for illness, disease, or injury.
Helps restore those affected by crime and incarceration and strives to make prisons safer and more rehabilitative by supporting prisoners, former prisoners, and their families.
301-538-0729 | www.rmichildren.org
RMI sponsors and feeds orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda. Sponsored children have 100% Primary School completion rate compared to 43% in the community.
Provide financial aid, emotional support, product donations, fund screenings, and education through life-supporting programs. Serving women, men, patients, survivors, families, at-risk, general population.
EarthShare
(410) 424-4000 I www.srlt.org I Annapolis, MD
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is dedicated to protecting the natural and scenic resources of Anne Arundel County through land protection agreements and landowner education.
