Community Trust Foundation

10/14/2026

Making a difference today while building a stronger tomorrow!

We're honored to share a special message from Dinah Courrier, former CTF Board of Trustees member and current Mineral County Advisory Council member, as she reflects on what being part of the Community Trust Foundation has meant to her.

Dinah shares how her involvement with CTF has been one of the privileges of her life and how the Foundation's ability to connect generosity with community needs has made a lasting impact throughout our three-county region.

Her message is a wonderful reminder that philanthropy is about more than meeting today's needs. It's about creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and building a lasting resource for future generations.

Thank you, Dinah, for your years of dedication, advocacy, and passion for CTF's mission. We are grateful to have you as part of our CTF family!

Making a difference today while building a stronger tomorrow! We'...

10/09/2026

As the Community Trust Foundation (CTF) celebrates 20 years of connecting philanthropy with community good, we're looking back at where it all began!

In this special video message, Albert "Al" Feldstein, a longtime member of CTF's Advisory Council, shares his personal memories of the Foundation's early beginnings, the individuals who helped bring the vision to life, and the generosity and partnerships that laid the groundwork for CTF's future.

We are grateful to Al for sharing this special piece of our history and for his many years of dedication to the Foundation and our region.

As we continue celebrating 20 years of connecting philanthropy with...

10/09/2026

Our July - September 2026 Newsletter highlights the power of community as we celebrate 20 years of the Community Trust Foundation. Join us in our "20 for 20" campaign to support local nonprofits in Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties. Together, we can turn small gifts into lasting change!



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10/02/2026

As we continue celebrating 20 years of impact, Brenda Friend reflects on what the Community Trust Foundation has meant to her and the importance of working together as a region.

Her message is a wonderful reminder that thoughtful investment, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to our communities can create an impact that lasts for generations.

As we continue celebrating 20 years of impact, Brenda Friend reflec...

09/25/2026

📚💛 Today is Give Like Dolly Day!

Today, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton’s incredible legacy by helping keep the gift of reading going for children right here in Allegany County.

Nearly 1,800 local children currently receive a free, age-appropriate book in the mail every month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library — and every book delivered comes with a mailing cost.

When you give to the Imagination Library of Allegany County through Potomac Highlands United Way, 100% of your designated donation supports the cost of mailing books to local children.

A gift today — no matter the size — helps another book make its way into the hands and home of a local child. ❤️📖

Give Like Dolly today. Dream big for tomorrow.

👉 Donate: potomacuw.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library

09/25/2026

Mountainside Baroque begins their 26-27 season with two performances of Handel’s first oratorio, “Esther,” featuring full Baroque orchestra as well as vocal soloists and choir. Spotlighted soloists are soprano Sarah Fliess and tenor Steven Soph. Dr. Lyle Nordstrom will conduct.

https://www.mountainsidebaroque.org/handels-esther

09/25/2026

CTF is pleased to announce the establishment of the Loving Families Fund, created by Charlene Platter to support families in Allegany County.

“A healthy community starts with healthy families. I am hopeful this fund will influence family well-being both now and into the future,” shared Charlene.

The fund will support charitable efforts that strengthen families, invest in emerging adults, and support end-of-life work.

We are grateful to Charlene for her generosity and commitment to creating a lasting impact for local families.

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Loving Families Fund, a new field of interest fund created in 2026 by Charlene Platter to support families and individuals throughout Allegany County. The fund will support programs within CTF’s Vibrant Communitie...

09/22/2026

For more than 15 years, Dayla Harvey has seen CTF’s impact from many perspectives: as a community partner, Advisory Council member, and grant recipient.

In this video, Dayla shares how CTF was the first funder to believe in the Junior CASA program, empowering young people to discover that their voices, actions, and ideas can make a meaningful difference in their communities. Today, those young philanthropists continue to carry the skills and confidence they gained into college and beyond.

Dayla’s story is a wonderful reminder of what can happen when we believe in young people and invest in their potential.

For more than 15 years, Dayla Harvey has seen CTF’s impact from man...

09/18/2026

CTF Board Member, Karen Myers, shares how serving on the Board of the Community Trust Foundation has deepened her appreciation for the power of working together across Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties. Through her work on the Grant Review Committee, she has seen firsthand how grants of all sizes can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors, and how much stronger our region can be when we work together.

CTF Board Member, Karen Myers, shares how serving on the Board of t...

09/11/2026

We’re honored to share this special message from Nicole Halmos as we celebrate 20 years of the Community Trust Foundation.

From supporting the arts to strengthening our local communities, CTF’s impact reaches far and wide, and Nicole’s story is a beautiful reflection of that legacy. Her family helped lay the foundation, and today she continues that spirit of service with humility and heart.

Here’s to the past 20 years, and an even brighter future ahead.

We’re honored to share this special message from Nicole Halmos as w...