Today, we speak with Diane Jones, co-founder of Carroll Sings with One Voice, a nonprofit community musical organization. We learn about the first concert of Carroll Sings with One Voice titled The Messiah Sing. The concert will be on January 4th at 7pm at St. John Roman Catholic Church in Westminster. You can find tickets on their website: www.car…

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…

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…

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 Execu…

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/Sch…

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 abov…

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…

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: weare…

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 Coun…

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 Carro…

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 …

Today, we speak with Diane Boettcher, Principal Researcher at Ellsworth Cemetery. To learn more, please visit ellsworthcemetery.org To learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll County, please visit wearecarroll.orgPor We Are Carroll

Today, we speak with Billy Murphy, Executive Director of Friends of Disabled Veterans in Carroll County. We learn about how the organization supports our over 12,000 veterans every day. To learn more about Friends of Disabled Veterans in Carroll County, please visit friendsofdisabledveteranscarrollcountymd.org. Remember, you can learn more about th…

To celebrate Earth Day, we speak with Mary Hoy, Live Materials Director at Carroll County Public Schools. We learn about live materials and how to give back to planet earth, beyond earth day. To learn more about the Outdoor School or Mary Hoy, please visit ods.carrollk12.org. Remember, you can learn more about the Community Foundation of Carroll Co…

Today, we speak with Deb Maggitti and Georgeanne Trummert, two leaders of My Caring Paws, a network of caring individuals and their trained pets who are willing to share smiles and joy with all people who can benefit from a therapy team. Learn more about My Caring Paws, at mycaringpaws.org. Remember, you can. Remember, you can learn more about the …

Today, we speak with Tammy Lofink, founder and president of Rising Above Addiction. Rising Above Addiction is a fund of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. To learn more, please visit www.risingaboveaddiction.comPor We Are Carroll

Meet Melody Schudel, Program Director of the Community Foundation of Carroll CountyPor We Are Carroll

Welcome to We Are Carroll, a service of the Community Foundation of Carroll County or the CFCC. I am your host, Kayla Solinsky. The vision of the We Are Carroll project is to share the Community Foundation of Carroll County with you. Today is February 23rd, the last Friday in Black History Month. To celebrate, we spoke to Patricia Mack-Preston, Fou…

Welcome to We Are Carroll! Thank you for listening. Today, we interview Jacie Mathias, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. To learn more about the work done at the Foundation, please visit: www.wearecarroll.orgPor We Are Carroll