United Way of Frederick County, Maryland

✨ Welcome Tara Julian to our Board of Directors! ✨

We are delighted to welcome Tara Julian, the Human Resources Manager at Phoenix Mecano North America, to the United Way of Frederick County Board of Directors! Tara has been a dedicated volunteer and supporter of our initiatives, including organizing 30 volunteers for Day of Action and coordinating donations for Stuff the Bus.

Tara's passion for giving back is evident through her 20 years of involvement with non-profits, from supporting animal rescues to working with behavioral health agencies. Her commitment to improving lives and fostering community support makes her a perfect fit for our board.

We are excited to have Tara’s expertise and energy as we work together to make a difference in Frederick County. Welcome, Tara!

✨ Welcome Jan Gardner to our Board of Directors! ✨

We are thrilled to announce that Jan Gardner, former Frederick County Executive, has joined the United Way of Frederick County Board of Directors! Jan has dedicated much of her life to public service in Frederick County, striving to create a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Her experience and passion for supporting ALICE households and improving lives align perfectly with our mission.

Jan's deep roots in Frederick County include helping to fund the first ALICE report and collaborating with various organizations to provide vital community services during the pandemic. She has served on numerous boards and advisory councils, including the Maryland Association of Counties, the Family Connects Frederick County Leadership Advisory Board, and many more.

We are excited to have Jan’s leadership and dedication as we continue our work to make a lasting impact in Frederick County. Welcome, Jan!

We would like to highlight a few more key players that made this year's Stuff the Bus possible!

We couldn't be more grateful for the incredible support we received for this year's Stuff the Bus! Thanks to our generous sponsors, we were able to provide over 3,000 students in Frederick County with essential school supplies.

Thank you to our sponsors:
⭐ M&T Bank
⭐ Homewood at Frederick
⭐ LSWG CPAs
⭐ Calvary United Methodist Church of Frederick, Maryland
⭐ Walmart

Thank you to our community partners who helped us distribute approximately 500 backpacks to schools across the county!

Those dedicated partners are:
⭐ Brunswick Ecumenical Assistance Committee on Needs (BEACON)
⭐ Middletown Valley People Helping People
⭐ Glade Family Community Services (GVCS)
⭐ Catoctin Area partners

Thank you to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for sharing your space with us!

And once again thank you to FCPS Maryland & Beyond Shelter Frederick for being such an amazing team, your efforts made this year a huge success!

⭐ YOU'RE INVITED ⭐

Join us for our annual Leadership Breakfast for local business and community leaders, leadership donors, and ALICE advocates. This year's event will focus on transportation challenges within our community and discuss solutions to address them.

Learn more about the issues facing our community and how your donations, sponsorship, support and leadership can help our ALICE neighbors.

Mark your calendar for this year's Leadership Breakfast!
📅 September 19th from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
🏚️ ERUCC Downtown Community Room, 15 W. Church St.

Register to attend at 👉 bit.ly/registerleadershipbreakfast

We are incredibly grateful to The Common Market Co-op and Wegmans for fueling our amazing volunteers during this year's Stuff the Bus event!

Thanks to your generous support, our volunteers had the energy they needed to make a real difference in the lives of local students. Your commitment to our community is wonderful and truly makes an impact. Together, we’ve collected countless supplies that stuffed over 3,000 backpack for FCPS students to start the school year ready to succeed.

Our Stuff the Bus event wouldn’t have been possible without partners like you who believe in the power of coming together for a greater cause. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our mission. 💛

🚍 A huge shoutout to our amazing bus drivers who volunteered their time and made Stuff the Bus possible! Your dedication and hard work were essential to the success of this event, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

From navigating the routes to ensuring every bin was safely loaded, your efforts helped us collect and distribute thousands of school supplies across Frederick County. Because of you, over 3,000 backpacks were stuffed and are now in the hands of FCPS as they distribute to their students. Thank you for ensuring that students in Frederick County have the tools and support they need to learn.

📸 Bill Green

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers, partners, and everyone who donated to make this year’s Stuff the Bus a resounding success! This annual event is a true testament to the power of community, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. 💛

Last week on pick-up day, 65 dedicated volunteers came together to stuff buses with over 300 bins full of school supplies, all generously donated by the community and picked up from 115+ unique Frederick County businesses. The energy and enthusiasm on that day were nothing short of inspiring, with everyone working tirelessly to ensure that students in our community have the tools they need to succeed.

Because of your incredible support, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve been able to provide over 3,000 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to FCPS to distribute to their students!

To our partners who rallied their teams, our volunteers who gave their time and energy, and our donors who contributed with such generosity—thank you for making a tangible difference in the lives of so many young people. Your dedication helps create a brighter future for our community, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.

Let’s keep the spirit of giving and collaboration alive as we move forward, knowing that together, we’re building a stronger and more connected Frederick County!

📸 Bill Green

Free Chromebook Distribution TOMORROW at Bernard W. Brown Community Center from 3 PM to 6 PM! NO REGISTRATION NEEDED, just walk in!

One FREE Chromebook may go to each household/address in Frederick County, if the resident is 18 years old or older. To qualify, you must also participate in one of the following programs:

📌 Federal Housing Benefits
📌 Federal Pell Grant
📌 Income below the 200 percent Federal Poverty Level
📌 Medicaid
📌 SNAP
📌 SSI
📌 Child receives free or reduced lunches at Frederick County Public Schools
📌 Veteran’s Pension or Survivor Benefits
📌 WIC

WHAT TO BRING: Recipients need to bring a form of ID to verify their identity (Maryland driver’s license or other Maryland ID) and documentation for any of the programs listed above.

We are proud to provide technology and broadband access to those who need it, through a grant provided by Frederick County Government via the Maryland State Department of Housing and Community Development.

For more information on who is eligible and to register for an upcoming device distribution, check out our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/chromebook

*Chromebooks are limited in quantity.

We couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible partnership we had with Beyond Shelter Frederick for this year’s Stuff the Bus event! Their dedication and hard work were key to making this event a huge success. From helping to organize and sort supplies to ensuring that each backpack was perfectly packed, their efforts truly made a difference.

Beyond Shelter not only brought hardwork, focus and enthusiasm to the table but also showed what it means to be a true community partner. Thanks to this partnership, approximately 3,000 FCPS students will start the school year with all the supplies they need to succeed!

Shoutout to Beyond Shelter for their tireless efforts on this year's Stuff the Bus!

Thanks for your support for this year’s Stuff the Bus SHIP of Frederick County!

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THANK YOU for helping us STUFF THE BUS for United Way of Frederick County, Maryland this year! FCPS students will be ready to start the school year with the tools they need to succeed thanks to your generosity!

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Thank you to the United Way of Frederick County, Maryland County, Maryland and the community for doing Stuff the Bus! The students at Heather Ridge will be ready to start the year because of your hard work!

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Thank you Frederick Health 💛

We stuffed the bus! Thank you to United Way of Frederick and members of our community for helping us provide students with essential supplies for their school year.

Thank you EDCO - Equipment Development Company 📚

Today, EDCO's President, Jason Stanczyk, proudly presented donated school supplies to the United Way of Frederick County, Maryland for their annual Stuff The Bus campaign. We're thrilled to support such a fantastic cause & help students in our community start the school year off right! Stuff The Bus is a yearly initiative led by the United Way of Frederick County, working with local partners to collect donations of school supplies for students in need.

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Thank you Mental Health Association of Frederick County ✏️✂️📓

We're excited to support United Way of Frederick County, Maryland's Stuff the Bus campaign once again! We're committed to helping FCPS students have everything they need to succeed in the upcoming school year physically and mentally.

Thank you Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ 💛

We were blessed to help contribute school supplies for FCPS Maryland students through the United Way of Frederick County, Maryland's Stuff the Bus campaign! 🎒✏️✂️📚🎧

Many of our members are looking forward to sorting, organizing, packing backpacks, and recycling cardboard tomorrow as we prepare these supplies for students heading back to school in just a few short weeks!

Today is the day! It's STUFF THE BUS! We couldn't be more excited to see our community come together for such an amazing cause. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated and made this day possible! Your generosity is filling backpacks and hearts across Frederick County 💛

Donate today at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

Stuff the Bus will be coming to a close in just a few days!

⭐ Give today to help us Stuff the Bus ⭐

Here is what your Stuff the Bus donations can purchase:
🖍️$15 buys pencils, markers, and crayons for one kindergarten student
📌$50 supports one elementary student with basic supplies
📓$125 provides a middle school student with all necessary supplies
📋$200 buys a high school student basic supplies, including a graphing calculator
📚$500 provides 10 pre-k students with all necessary supplies

Thank you for helping us Stuff the Bus and helping FCPS students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed! Donations of any amount are appreciated.

Give today to help us Stuff the Bus at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

For more information on Stuff the Bus & how you can support FCPS students, visit our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus

Just a few days left until we STUFF THE BUS 💛

Bring your donation to any of our public drop-off sites located throughout Frederick County. For a full list of drop-off locations, please visit our website linked below.

All new, unused school supplies will be accepted, but high priority items include:
📓 Composition notebooks
📌 Earbuds (with microphone)
✂️ Scissors
🖍️ Markers
📚 Binders

Don't have time to purchase school supplies and drop them off? Give today at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

For more information on Stuff the Bus and how you can support FCPS students, visit our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus

🚌 GIVE TODAY TO HELP US STUFF THE BUS 🚍

As this year's Stuff the Bus wraps up, we're so close to our $10,000 goal! Help us ensure FCPS students have everything they need to succeed. Your donation, big or small, makes a HUGE difference.

Here is what your Stuff the Bus donations can purchase:
🖍️ $15 buys pencils, markers, and crayons for one kindergarten student
📌 $50 supports one elementary student with basic supplies
📓 $125 provides a middle school student with all necessary supplies
📋 $200 buys a high school student basic supplies, including a graphing calculator
📚 $500 provides 10 pre-k students with all necessary supplies

Thank you for helping us Stuff the Bus and giving FCPS students the supplies they need to succeed! Let’s give our students the best start to the school year! 💛

Give today to help us reach our goal at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

For more information on Stuff the Bus and how you can support FCPS students, visit our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus

The Frederick Keys are helping us STUFF THE BUS by collecting school supplies to support FCPS Maryland students!

Fans who donate on July 28th at the Nymeo Field collection will receive a ticket for the game and fireworks on Saturday, August 3rd!

Give today to help us reach our goal at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

For more information on Stuff the Bus and how you can support FCPS students, visit our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus

The Frederick Keys and United Way of Frederick County, Maryland are collecting school supplies to support Frederick County Public Schools students in ALICE families. 🎒✏

Fans who donate on July 28 at the Nymeo Field collection will receive a ticket for the game and fireworks on Saturday, August 3! 🎆

We are still looking for dedicated individuals to volunteer for Stuff the Bus on July 30th from 8:30 AM to 1 PM!

Volunteer Responsibilities:
🚌 Collect school supplies from local businesses
🚌 Sort supplies on the bus as we travel to our next pick-up spot

Get on board and make a difference! For more info and to sign up 👇
bit.ly/volunteerstuffthebus

⭐ Give today to help us Stuff the Bus ⭐

Kids in our community need the tools and support to learn - now more than ever. Help us reach our goal to raise $10,000 to make sure FCPS students are set for success! Your donation, no matter the amount, will make a huge difference.

United Way's Stuff the Bus program aims to ensure that every student in Frederick County has the supplies they need to start the school year strong. Through your generous donations, we can make this happen!

Here is what your Stuff the Bus donations can purchase:
🖍️ $15 buys pencils, markers, and crayons for one kindergarten student
📌 $50 supports one elementary student with basic supplies
📓 $125 provides a middle school student with all necessary supplies
📋 $200 buys a high school student basic supplies, including a graphing calculator
📚 $500 provides 10 pre-k students with all necessary supplies

Thank you for helping us Stuff the Bus and giving FCPS students the supplies they need to succeed!

Give today to help us reach our goal at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

For more information on Stuff the Bus and how you can support FCPS students, visit our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus

We’re gearing up for our annual Stuff the Bus pick-up day event, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! On Tuesday, July 30th, we're dispatching school buses throughout Frederick County to collect donations of school supplies from our amazing local businesses.

✨ Volunteers Needed! ✨
Be part of the action by hopping on the bus to collect and sort supplies. Your efforts will help ensure every student in Frederick County has the tools they need to succeed this school year.

Volunteer Responsibilities:
🚌 Collect school supplies from local businesses
🚌 Sort supplies on the bus as we travel to our next pick-up spot

Get on board and make a difference! For more info and to sign up 👇
bit.ly/volunteerstuffthebus

Can't volunteer for Stuff the Bus, but still want to show your stupport? Give today at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

For more information on Stuff the Bus, visit our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus

🚍 Check out these Stuff the Bus Amazon Prime Day Deals! 🎒

As many of us scour Amazon for the best Prime Day deals today and tomorrow, why not use this savings opportunity to support your local community?

As you click "Add to Cart," consider adding some of the great school supply deals to your cart too. Not only will you score savings, but you'll be supporting the 32,000+ local households with children who are currently struggling to make ends meet. It's a win-win!

Here is a list of some of the top needed items for students as they head back to school:
📌 Kleenex
📌 2-Pocket Folders
📌 Scissors
📌 Composition Notebooks
📌 Pencils
📌 3-Ring Binders

Once you've purchased the school supplies, visit any of our public drop-off sites to quickly and easily donate them. For a full list of drop-off locations conveniently located throughout Frederick County, visit our website at 👇
tinyurl.com/stuffthebuslocations

Want to support local instead of using Amazon? Donate to United Way & we will purchase school supplies on your behalf right here in our community, keeping your dollars local. Donate today at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

For more information on Stuff the Bus, visit our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus

Can we count on you to set a PRIME example and step up for our community's children?

Free Chromebook distribution on July 17th at Bernard W. Brown Community Center from 3 PM to 6 PM! NO REGISTRATION NEEDED, just walk in!

One FREE Chromebook may go to each household/address in Frederick County, if the resident is 18 years old or older. To qualify, you must also participate in one of the following programs:

📌 Federal Housing Benefits
📌 Federal Pell Grant
📌 Income below the 200 percent Federal Poverty Level
📌 Medicaid
📌 SNAP
📌 SSI
📌 Child receives free or reduced lunches at Frederick County Public Schools
📌 Veteran’s Pension or Survivor Benefits
📌 WIC

WHAT TO BRING: Recipients need to bring a form of ID to verify their identity (Maryland driver’s license or other Maryland ID) and documentation for any of the programs listed above.

We are proud to provide technology and broadband access to those who need it, through a grant provided by Frederick County Government via the Maryland State Department of Housing and Community Development.

For more information on who is eligible and to register for an upcoming device distribution, check out our website at 👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/chromebook

*Chromebooks are limited in quantity.

⭐ Give today to help us Stuff the Bus ⭐

Kids in our community need the tools and support to learn - now more than ever.

The goal of United Way's Stuff the Bus program is to ensure that every student in Frederick County has the tools and support they need to learn. This program provides students with the supplies they need to start the school year through generous donations from our community.

Here is what your Stuff the Bus donations can purchase:
🖍️$15 buys pencils, markers, and crayons for one kindergarten student
📌$50 supports one elementary student with basic supplies
📓$125 provides a middle school student with all necessary supplies
📋$200 buys a high school student basic supplies, including a graphing calculator
📚$500 provides 10 pre-k students with all necessary supplies

Thank you for helping us Stuff the Bus and helping FCPS students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed! Donations of any amount are most appreciated.

Give today to help us Stuff the Bus at 👇
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/StuffTheBus24

For more information on Stuff the Bus & how you can support FCPS students, visit our website at👇
unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus