We follow the social media channels of our grant recipients and offer the following recent highlights of the amazing work that these organizations are doing in our community.

Advocates for Homeless Families

Welcome to Shiara Jackson, the new Executive Director.

"Shiara envisions growing Advocates for Homeless Families, making it an even stronger staple within the Frederick community, supporting vulnerable families and the homeless population for years to come while also continuing to build, and strengthen partnerships for the greater good of our vibrant and special community."

We will be hearing from Shiara as the speaker at our next Breakfast Meeting on March 3. You won't want to miss this event as Shiara shares her vision and stories of the challenges faced by the women served by this organization.

Beyond Shelter

Beyond Shelter shared a video from CBS News: Paycheck to Paycheck, When the employed are pushed into homelessness.

Centro Hispano de Frederick

On November 4, Centro Hispano launched a 10-week computer skills training program.

Literacy Council of Frederick County

On November 25, the Literacy Council announced free December Life Skills Workshops for intermediate or higher ESL learners.:

• The Resilient You

• Resume Workshop

• LinkedIn Workshop

Mission of Mercy

On October 22, Mission of Mercy posted:

"Many patients at Mission of Mercy are uninsured or under-insured, struggling with high deductibles and medication costs. Our funding comes from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community support. Thanks to MoM donors and volunteers, we can provide free health and dental care, including prescription medications!

Here's what your donations can do:

• Provide an extraction and relief to a young mother who has been in pain and in desperate need of dental care so she is able to continue caring for her child.

• Provide insulin or diabetic medication to a middle-aged working woman, who otherwise could not afford the doctor visits and needed maintenance medications."

SHIP/Second Chances Garage

On November 21, Second Chances Garage posted a video of a car being delivered to young woman in the SHIP program. She was clearly thrilled with her vehicle, enabling her to get to work more reliably.

"For the past 8 months she’s been riding a bike and using Ubers to get everywhere! She’s done such a great job at work that she’s been offered a full-time position."