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 & Ann Abbott
- John & Claudia Allemang
- John Allender
- Anonymous Donor (2)
- Lori Beaudoin
- John Bohman
- Scott & Karen Borgsmiller
- Michael Braithwaite
- Jeffry & Kathleen Brightman
- Barbara Brookmyer
- Margaret Bruckart
- Teresa Calzonetti
- Lance Camarote
- Jennifer Cerrito
- Daniel Chwirut
- Mary Virginia Chwirut
- James & Amy Clapp Family Fund
- Nicholas Clark
- Carla Clarke
- Lisa Coblentz
- Lucille Davis
- Mary Ellis
- Victor Graves
- Ted & Helen Gregory
- Gail & Joyce Guyton Fund
- Michalann Harthill
- Steve Heine
- Michael Henningsen
- Judith Hockenberry
- Charles & Teresa Hoke Endowment Fund
- James & Sherry Hubbard
- Mark & Angela Mayer - In Honor of Sharon Jacko
- Lori & Kevin Maze
- Michael McLane
- Mary Menke
- Mary Milam
- Wendy Miller
- Richard Ohnmacht
- Elizabeth Orr
- Nelson W. Palmer
- Austin Pearre
- Peter Plamondon Jr.
- Thomas Ramsay
- Ruth Randall
- Jeannine Ranniger
- Lou Schaab
- Ruth Sayler & Karen Small
- H. Deets & Jaunita Warfield Donor-Advised Fund
- Michael & Marlene Young
- Sharon Kalbarczyk & Sam Zigler
- Joseph D. Baker Fund
- Paul Dabisch
- Robert & Elizabeth Fisher
- Jan Samet & Mick O'Leary
- Elizabeth Pankey
- Suman Phogat
- James Plamondon
- Yvonne & Jim Reinsch
- Shirley Richardson
- Alma & Keith Aaron
- Gabriella Damiano
- Shannon Moore
- Laszlo Von Lazar
- George Delaplaine
- Sharon Jacko
- Alice Kolb, Trust
- James Reese
- Ryan Yu
