We invite you to join other leaders committed to transforming the Frederick County community. Choose a United Way Giving Community that is right for you!
Leaders come from different backgrounds and different walks of life. They include life-long residents and those newer to our region. But all are United in their desire to invest in the future of our community.
LEADERS UNITED is an effective network of individuals committed to making Frederick County a better place to live, work and play. LEADERS UNITED members, who give $1,000 or more annually, recognize the important role in advancing initiatives like Stuff the Bus and Pathways to Financial Stability. Members are those who understand the importance of life-altering positive outcomes for local ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and partner with United Way to create positive outcomes for these vulnerable families. Click here to learn more.
LEADERS UNITED+ is an exclusive network of individuals dedicated to amplifying positive change in Frederick County. With annual contributions of $2,500+, LEADERS UNITED+ members take a leadership role in driving impactful initiatives along United Way's Pathways to Financial Stability through gifts of time, talent, and treasure. These generous donors understand the critical importance of fostering life-changing outcomes for local ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and join United Way in creating a brighter future for the community's most vulnerable members.
The Red Feather Society is a distinguished group of philanthropists committed to transforming lives and strengthening the Frederick County community. Members of this society, who contribute $5,000-$9,999 annually, provide significant support to advance key initiatives such as Ride United Network (RUN), Pathways to Financial Stability, and other programs that empower local ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families. By partnering with United Way, Red Feather Society members play a vital role in driving sustainable solutions that foster resilience, opportunity, and lasting positive change for our community's most vulnerable residents.
The Tocqueville Society at United Way of Frederick County is an opportunity for passionate individuals to become more deeply involved in United Way’s mission. The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions who have devoted time, talent, and annual contributions of $10,000 or more to create long-lasting positive change. Click here to learn more.
Through Community Impact Leadership Partners, United Way of Frederick County works with small family foundations, donor-advised funds and large annual contributors to target distributions that will create long-term positive change for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households in Frederick County. Click here to learn more.
The Spires Society, United Way of Frederick County’s planned giving program, is comprised of individuals who demonstrate extraordinary forethought and generosity to ensure the ongoing health and well-being of the Frederick County community. Through outright gifts to the United Way of Frederick County unrestricted endowment, or through deferred gift commitments to United Way of Frederick County and/or its endowment, Spires Society members plant seeds of kindness that will improve lives for generations to come. In addition, planned gifts can provide significant financial and tax benefits for you and your family. Click here to learn more.
The critical work of United Way of Frederick County to support local ALICE households would not be possible without the generosity of our community members.
Please select the giving level below to view the generous members of our community who understand that their gifts of treasure are investments into building a brighter future for our ALICE community.
*If you believe your name should be included in the list below, but is not currently, it is possible our records are not yet up to date. Please contact Erin Lawson at elawson@uwfrederick.org.
- John Abbott
- John & Claudia Allemang
- John Allender
- Brian J. Anderson
- Lori Beaudoin
- John & Holly Bohman
- Scott Borgsmiller
- Teresa Calzonetti & Terry Yamaguchi
- Lance Camarote
- Daniel Chwirut
- James & Amy Clapp
- Lisa Coblentz
- Patricia Curchin
- Cynthia Deutermann
- Thomas Dilling
- Michael Heffner
- Michael Henningsen
- Charles & Teresa Hoke Endowment Fund
- Sharon Jacko
- Tara Julian
- David Knapp
- Mark & Angela Mayer
- Lori & Kevin Maze
- John & Mary Ellen Menke
- Caroline Milam
- Richard Ohnmacht
- Elizabeth Orr
- Nelson & Barbara Palmer
- Elizabeth Pankey
- Austin Pearre
- Suman Phogat
- Jim & Cary Plamondon
- Peter Plamondon Jr.
- Deborah & Gregory Powell
- Thomas Ramsay
- Paul Rose
- Garth & Deborah Rosenberg
- George Ruszat
- Marilyn Veek
- Eva Webb
- Crystal Wiles
- Scott W. Wood
- Karen Yoho
- Matthew Zappone
- Sharon Kalbarczyk & Sam Zigler
- Anonymous
- Joseph D. Baker Fund
- Gabriella Damiano
- Edmond & Helen Gregory
- Wendy Miller
- Michael & Marlene Young
- Robert & Elizabeth Fisher
- Shirley Richardson
- Bob & Stephanie Weishaar
- Margaret Bruckart
- George Delaplaine
- Susan Hamilton & Harry George
- Wayne Kaiser
- Alice Kolb, Trust
- Ken Oldham
- James Reese
- Ryan Yu
