COVID-19 emergency fund round two disbursements underway
A second round of grants under the Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund is now being distributed to nonprofit organizations in Charles County experiencing unusual financial strain due to the coronavirus pandemic. In making the announcement, the Charles County Charitable Trust said that a total of $120,050 is being allocated among 26 organizations that met the qualification […]
COVID-19 AND CHARLES COUNTY NONPROFITS
The pandemic caused by the coronavirus outbreak is affecting everyone virtually everywhere. In this space we pay tribute to all the charitable organizations that work tirelessly to meet the needs of residents right here in Charles County. Your generosity, good will, and perseverance deserve high accolades from the local community. For nonprofits, the pandemic’s onset […]
News Release: Community Forum on Trauma Response in the County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (3 pages) Community Forum Oct. 8 on Trauma Response in the County September 27, 2019 CONTACT: Charles County Charitable Trust, 301-934-3700 When a Charles County resident has been victimized by a traumatic event, what help is available? This question will serve as the underlying theme of a community forum […]
Annual Report 2019
The Charles County Charitable Trust is pleased to present this annual report. The year covered runs from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. The Board of Directors and staff members wish to express appreciation for the County’s ongoing support for the Trust’s work. Such support makes it possible to promote and maintain programs that […]
Fiscal Year 2020 Grant Recipients News Release
The Charles County Charitable Trust has announced awarding grants to 28 nonprofit organizations for the fiscal year beginning July 1. With a total of $784,100 in grant funds to distribute, allocations ranged from $3,000 to $55,000. “This is the fourth cycle we have handled,” said Vivian Mills, Trust executive director. “This year as in previous […]
2019 Fundraising and Sustainability Scholarship Recipients
Sixteen Charles County Nonprofit organizations won scholarships to participate in the Fundraising & Sustainability Project. The goal of the Project is to assist nonprofits in the development of individualized annual fundraising plans that integrate fundraising, marketing, and communications to increase overall financial support and assure sustainability. In partnership with Charles County Public Library and Maryland […]
Charitable Trust Fiscal Year 2020 Grant Cycle
Dear Colleagues, The Charles County Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2020 grant cycle. Grants are available to eligible nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Charles County. We have streamlined the application process by creating an online submission platform on our website. You may access the application at www.charlesnonprofits.org/grants/welcome. Please be […]
Charles County Affordable Housing Forum
Finding an affordable place to live is a problem in many places throughout the United States—including right here in Charles County. According to the American Planning Association, “Many households in Charles County are struggling with housing costs.” In a report published in May this year, the organization went on to say that forty-seven percent of […]
Annual Report 2018
The Charles County Charitable Trust is pleased to present this annual report. The year covered runs from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018. The Board of Directors and staff members wish to express appreciation for the County’s ongoing support for the Trust’s work. Such support makes it possible to promote and maintain programs that […]
Fiscal Year 2019 Grant Recipients News Release
The Charles County Charitable Trust has announced grant awards to 26 nonprofit organizations for the Fiscal Year starting July 1. The grants will be used to provide services to county residents across a wide range of needs, including health care, shelter, education, and employment. A modest amount of funding will go toward charitable work in […]