Welcome to We Are Carroll, a service of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. I am your host, Kayla Solinsky.

Today, we speak with Jaclyn Mathias, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. In this episode, we review the lessons from 2024, the 30th anniversary of the Community Foundation. We also learn about what plans the Community Foundation of Carroll County has in store for 2025.

Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County on our website: wearecarroll.org. Stay with us.

Today, we speak with Diane Jones, co-founder of Carroll Sings with One Voice, a nonprofit community musical organization. We learn about the first concert of Carroll Sings with One Voice titled The Messiah Sing. The concert will be on January 4th at 7pm at St. John Roman Catholic Church in Westminster. You can find tickets on their website: www.carrollsingswithonevoice.org

Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County on our website: wearecarroll.org. Stay with us.

Today, we speak with Julie Richard, the artistic director of Carroll Singers. We learn about this choral community in Carroll County and how singing brings generations together. Also, save the date, Carroll Singers’ next concert is December 2nd and December 3rd at 7:30pm at Westminster High School. Learn more on their Facebook page: Carroll Singers.

Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County on our website: wearecarroll.org. Stay with us.

Today, we speak with Lillian Hardie, founder and CEO of Brian Safe Haven, a nonprofit organization that provides essential services, support, and resources to individuals and families challenges including homelessness, food insecurity, and mental health issues. To learn more about Brian Safe Haven, please visit briansafehaven.com. Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County on our website: wearecarroll.org. Stay with us.

Today, we honor September Song, awardee of the Rooted in the Community Award. Rooted in the Community is a long-standing Fund/Scholarship of CFCC (7 or more years) that repeatedly and consistently meets and exceeds their defined mission. September Song is celebrating their 50 th anniversary this year. We speak with Allen Cross, September Song Executive Producer, to learn more about this amazing organization. To learn more about September Song, please visit Septembersong.org. Stay with us.

Welcome to We Are Carroll, a service of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. I am your host, Kayla Solinsky.

For the next few episodes, we will celebrate our Philanthropists of the Year for 2024.

Today, we honor Rachael Cash of the Bee A Rae of Sunshine Foundation, awardee of the Rising Star Category. Like a Rookie of the Year, this Fund/Scholarship has made significant impact and contributions to the community within the parameters of their intended mission and within the first 2 years with CFCC. To learn more about Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation, please visit braeofsunshinefoundation.org

To learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County, please visit wearecarroll.org

Welcome to We Are Carroll, a service of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. I am your host, Kayla Solinsky.

For the next few episodes, we will celebrate our Philanthropists of the Year for 2024. Today, we honor Reverend Doctor Sue Shorb-Sterling, awardee of the BFF Category. The BFF Awardee is a Business, Family or Friend that has gone above and beyond for a CFCC Fund or Scholarship, and in turn the community. This award is nominated by our Funds and given in recognition the significant impact they have made.

Rev. Dr. Sue Shorb-Sterling is a leader at the Westminster Youth Project and we hear about her commitment to education and to feeding a home cooked meal for all students. To learn more about the Westminster Youth Project, please visit visit inpowerinc.org. Stay with us.

Welcome to We Are Carroll, a service of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. I am your host, Kayla Solinsky. For the next few episodes, we will celebrate our Philanthropists of the Year for 2024.

Today, we honor Patricia Mack-Preston, awardee of the Living Legacy Category. The Living Legacy Category highlights an individual who has dedicated themselves to a cause, special need or interest, and established a Fund or Scholarship of Community Foundation that embodies their commitment, continuing to make a lasting impact on the community.

Patricia Mack Preston is the founder of Appy Time for Learning and we hear about her commitment to education for all students. To learn more about Appy Time for learning, please visit visit appytimeforlearning.com. Stay with us.