The We Are Carroll Project

Julie Richard, Carroll Singers

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.
 

Lillian Hardie

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.

September Song

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.

Rachael Cash, Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation

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
 

Rev. Dr. Sue Shorb-Sterling, BFF Awardee, Westminster Youth Project

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.
 

Patricia Mack-Preston, Appy Time for Learning

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.

Steve Otten, Senior Vice President, Seventy2Capital

Today, we speak with Steve Otten, Senior Vice President and financial advisor with Seventy2 Capital. We learn about the role of a financial planner with the Community Foundation and how you can manage your wealth as a philanthropist in our community. Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County on our website: wearecarroll.org. Stay with us.

Caroline Babylon, Board of Directors, Community Foundation of Carroll County

Today, we speak with Caroline Babylon, member and treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of Carroll County We learn about how the Community Foundation works to support our community and why Caroline loves the Community Foundation of Carroll County. Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County on our website: wearecarroll.org. Stay with us.

Westminster Pride Festival

Today, we speak with Jason Garber, President of Planning Committee of the Westminster Pride Festival. We learn about the history of the festival and how the Westminster Pride Festival works with the Community Foundation of Carroll County. To learn more, visit westminsterpride.org. Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County on our website: wearecarroll.org. Stay with us.

PADDD

Today, we speak with Deborah Yohn founder of Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions or PADDD. We learn how to keep our community safe from drunk and impaired drivers. We also learn how PADDD works with the Community Foundation of Carroll County  To learn more about PADDD, visit PADDD.org. Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County on our website: wearecarroll.org. Stay with us.