Federated Charities - Frederick, Maryland

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Federated Charities Participates in Frederick’s Unity Campaign

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For 105 years, Federated Charities has actively supported a collaborative charity environment in Frederick and we are pleased to announce our participation in the 2016 Unity Campaign as a part of those efforts. Beginning on September 14th and continuing to September 25th, 19 local charities are working together to raise awareness of the critical needs of our fellow citizens and we are seeking support from our wider community to continue to make our city stand out as place that supports everyone who lives here. Not only a way to raise awareness about our own programs, each of the participating agencies’ benefits from matching funds contributed by generous corporate sponsors.

So, if you’re already a giver in Frederick, thank you for all you do to support our community. If you’re a new donor, thank you so much for impacting local organizations.

To make a donation to benefit any one of the organizations who are participating in this year’s Unity Campaign, please click here.

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Federated Charities Day at Magoo’s Pub

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Wednesday September 7th is Federated Charities Day at Magoo’s in downtown Frederick. As part of our participation in the 2016 Unity Campaign, Magoo’s owner, Jennifer Dougherty has generously offered to host our supporters for the whole day (that’s breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner and late night) and donate a portion of the proceeds to us. Corporate and individual dollars spent as part of the Unity Campaign count for more because of matching funds that will be awarded at the end of the campaign. Our participation in the campaign helps support the Beverly A. Sharrer Medical Equipment Loan Closet and helps us provide additional strategic services for our own Tenant-Partners and other non-profits in the community.

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Elder Care Expo Is Coming!

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According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, approximately 44 million Americans provide unpaid assistance and support to older people and adults with disabilities who live in the community. Caregiving can be extremely stressful physically and emotionally. This year, the Elder Care Expo is hosting a special night-before preview specifically designed to support caregivers.

Vendor booths will be open at 4:00 on Tuesday October 11th representing more than 75 local senior care resources and registration for the event will include a boxed dinner and caregiving services.

The event will feature caregiver and gerontology speakers and sets the tone for the Expo the next day.

The great majority of borrowers from the Beverly Sharrer Medical Equipment Closet are senior citizens and we frequently meet their sons, daughters and spouses so we know how important it is to support caregivers themselves. This promises to be an exciting add-on to the 2016 Expo and we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

For additional information and registration for either the expo or the caregiver preview, contact:

espcfrederickcounty@gmail.com

301-696-0808

 

Federated Charities Unveils Historic Archives

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history gallery collageSaturday May 4, 2016 – During Mayfest, we opened our doors wide and welcomed people into our building to catch a glimpse at history…105+ years of history, to be exact. Our building was originally a private home, built in 1820 and we have maintained an archives of several photographs, paintings and sketches and artifacts since the late 1800s, which highlight the grand old home as well as the history of the work of Federated Charities since the beginning of the 20th century. The display is open to the public Monday-Friday 9-4:30 (as well as during weekend events) and will feature a permanent and revolving display inside the front entrance. So, take a peek behind the iconic statue of “Charity” on the front steps and learn more about our building and our services through the years.

Celebrate Federated Charities Day!

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free-beautiful-vector-balloonsFREDERICK, March 11, 2016 – 2016 may be the year of the monkey for the rest of the world but for The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick, it might be better themed, “The Year of Reflection.” With 105 years of service under its belt, Federated Charities is reconsidering and re-tooling its role in the charitable community in Frederick and kicks off several months of strategic focus and planning beginning on March 25th. A ceremony is scheduled for City Hall at 7pm on March 17th and Winchester Hall at 11am on March 22nd.

The City and County have both issued proclamations over the years declaring March 25th as Federated Charities day (for the first time in 1996 during a major capital campaign and renovation project which included incorporating the Pearre Pharmacy building into the existing Federated Charities site). Today, this unique real estate in downtown Frederick houses as many as 9 local charities providing a variety of necessary human services and cycles as many as 1,000 pieces of home health care equipment to Frederick residents, at no charge.

As a nod to the changing circumstances in the charitable environment over the past several years, Federated Charities will be spending its 105th Anniversary year developing its infrastructure and positioning itself as a strategic partner rather than simply a landlord in the community. Potential new programming, board development and a renewed focus on how to best serve its tenant-partners efforts will all be a part of the year-long process.

Staff and Board Members at City Hall for Federated Charities Day Proclamation

“It’s an exciting time for an organization with a long and important history in the community,” says Board Chair, Susan

Shelton, “we are looking forward to enhancing existing services and developing additional programming that serves the needs of Frederick as identified by our tenant-partners as well as with input from other organizations who also address critical human needs for our citizens.”

Link to the County proclamation ceremony.

Charity Takes an Ice Bath

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IMG_2472Frederick’s annual Fire In Ice event attracts thousands of people to downtown each February. If we’re lucky, the weather is cold and crisp because local organizations and businesses purchase ice sculptures to display on the sidewalks for the public to enjoy. This year, two corporate sponsors helped render “Charity” in ice in front of our rose garden…Tenth Ward Distilling Company and City Loaf Bread Company. Several of our tenant-partners provided volunteers who worked the crowd along with our own staff and board members to let people know just what kind of awesome is hidden behind our brick facade. We had a great time but were very glad that we wore our long underwear. Check our Facebook page for a photo gallery of the event.