2026 Heart of Charity Event Sponsors
115 years is a long time so it makes sense that we've evolved
In 2022, we shifted our event because we realized that our dog statue might be Frederick-famous but our work is the reason we show up every day for our nonprofit partners and they are at the heart of what happens in our nonprofit center…providing food, shelter, medical care, legal services, mental health and substance addiction programs that have an impact on individuals and families.
Welcome to HEART of Charity (formerly The ART of the Dog) where we celebrate the everyday achievements of our nonprofit sector in Frederick and your generosity supports more than one organization.
Our 2026 evening features local charcuterie and tastings (wine and spirits) while you stroll through our building, steeped in the history of community in the center of Frederick. For those who miss our canine roots, don’t worry—we’ll still take your picture with Charity and have an artist on site to capture your dog’s very best “paw-sonality” moment (don’t forget to bring a photo of your pup) and we’ll be hosting a special animal shelter ambassador looking for their forever home. It’s more than an event, it’s a celebration of the heart.
