Stories Of Giving

Read the inspirations and stories of just a few of the hundreds of individuals and organizations who have established Endowments and Donor Advised Funds with the Catholic Community Foundation.

 

EMMETT AND AUDREY FULL FAMILY ENDOWMENT FOR EVANGELIZATION

For many of us, when something in our lives brings us fulfillment, we make a point of sharing it with others. This is certainly the case for Dr. Emmett Full....
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THE MASELKO FAMILY FUND

To hear of William (Bill) and Mary Maselko’s deep conviction for their faith is to be truly inspired. Their Catholic roots run deep. To hear of William (Bill) and Mary...
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THE BALCH FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND FOR ST. ANTHONY PLACE

“I’ve been very blessed, and I feel it’s my obligation to give something back,” said John Balch. For him these are more than words. They express a way of life....
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CCFMD Impact: St. Anthony’s Place

CCFMD Endowment Funds Enable St. Anthony’s Place to ‘Say Yes’ to Community Needs in Cumberland. Funds setup through the Catholic Community Foundation, such as The Balch Family Endowment Fund for...
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KNOTT CARES FUND

Scott Pawley is a 15-year-old freshman at Calvert Hall College High School whose motivation and care for others is an inspiration to us all. His mother, Mary, described his approach...
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Harrison Fund Supports Catholic Education

HARRISON FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Laurence and Tori Harrison were both standout basketball stars at Towson Catholic High School. Laurence, who grew to be seven feet tall, went on to play at Wake Forest, and...
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ST. BERNADETTE PARISH ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Ordained in 1982, Reverend Patrick Carrion currently serves as the pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Severn. Father Carrion’s soft-spoken nature belies a motivation and drive that will truly have...
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THE ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI FUND

Within the Catholic Community Foundation, there is a constant and deep desire to do good. As Patrick Madden, the Foundation Executive Director puts it, “We, as Catholics, are giving people.”...
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THE SCOTT WRZESIEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Most endowment funds are established by someone much further along in life than Jordan Wrzesien. A 2018 graduate of The John Carroll High School, now attending Merrimack College in Massachusetts,...
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THE ALFRED AND ROSE SORBELLO MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND

Education is the key to a child’s future, but for some children, learning is more of a struggle. Children with learning disabilities can face daunting challenges. Dr. Alfred Sorbello was...
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IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE ENDOWMENT FOR DISABILITIES MINISTRY

Young adults with special needs, who are between the ages of 18 and 23, can sometimes live in an uneasy state of uncertainty, caught between their high school years and...
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GB CHARITIES’ ENDOWMENT FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF TUITION ASSISTANCE

“I deeply appreciate the gift of having my group of friends from high school and college still together and all united in what I consider a second gift – the...
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