2024 CFAAC Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 32
FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County proudly distributed nearly $600,000 in Field of
Interest and Discretionary Fund grants into our community last year, sowing the seeds of progress and
strengthening the roots that connect us all. Carefully vetted by our Grants Committee, these funds were
directed where they’re needed most, ensuring every dollar makes a meaningful and lasting impact.
By supporting CFAAC’s Field of Interest Funds, donors help local nonprofits grow and thrive, allowing
their important work to take root and flourish. Every contribution nurtures a stronger, more
connected Anne Arundel County.
Students at Mills-Parole Elementary School transformed a section of their courtyard into an expansive garden, home to a variety of plants
and creatures – a haven for nurturing by nature. This beautification project was made possible by CFAAC's Grants 4 Teachers fund.
FUND FOR ANNE ARUNDEL
The Fund for Anne Arundel (FFAA) channels
CFAAC’s grantmaking to where it’s needed most,
aligning with the findings of our Community
Needs Assessment Report. By supporting
nonprofits that address critical challenges for
children and families, FFAA strengthens local
resources and services. With more than $1.2
million granted since 2020, it continues to
improve lives across Anne Arundel County. Read
more about the FFAA on page 10.
HELP OUR NEIGHBORS FUND
This fund provides urgent assistance to individuals
and families facing financial hardship by funding
local nonprofits that cover essential needs like
rent, utilities, transportation, and medical care.
With more than $205,000 distributed, it has helped
people stay in their homes, access vital medications,
and remain financially stable during difficult times.
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CFAAC's Board and Staff listen as Nicole Dolan, Executive
Director of Walk the Walk Foundation, a Fund for Anne
Arundel grant recipient, shares the positive difference the diaper
pantry is making in the lives of local families.
