Community Trust Foundation

Health & Wellness

Complete health and wellness combines the knowledge of modern medicine with complementary therapies to address the person’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Some areas these Funds promote are; disease prevention, holistic and complementary practices, and programs that increase access to and affordability of appropriate health care services in the region.

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“The greatest wealth is health.”

~ Virgil

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City of Cumberland Skate Park Task Force Fund

This fund supports the creation of a skateboard park in the City of Cumberland, Maryland.

Creating Opportunities for Our Youth Fund

This fund supports youth development and leadership programs in Garrett County, MD through education, creativity, and athletics.

CTF Endowed Fund

This fund provides the resources to support the Community Trust Foundation’s daily operations, build public awareness of CTF and increase its asset base....

Dr. Sean McCagh Fund for Children with Special Needs

This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives serving children with physical or intellectual disabilities in CTF’s geographic service area.

Elta Mae and Robert Little Ebert Family Hope Fund

This fund supports health, education, and family support in Allegany County MD.

Frank & Linda Lancelotta Animal Welfare Fund

This fund supports charitable initiatives benefiting animal welfare in CTF’s geographic service area....

Frank & Linda Lancelotta Hospice & Health Care Fund

This fund supports charitable initiatives benefiting hospice and/or health care in CTF’s geographic service area....

Gray-C Fund

This fund provides financial support for charitable no-kill animal population control initiatives. These may include, but are not limited to, spay and neutering services and trap, neuter, release (TNR) programs...

Halmos-McLean Youth Sports Fund

This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives benefiting organizations in CTF’s geographic service area that promote youth activity and healthy living through sports. Grants will support youth sports programs,...

Healthcare Fund

This fund will assist with initiatives to expand access to affordable health care in our region.

Henry & Carolyn Brown Animal Welfare Fund

This Fund provides financial support for the Allegany County Animal Shelter in Cumberland, MD....

Invest In Allegany County Fund

This fund provides permanent resources for flexible spending on future opportunities and challenges in Allegany County.

Invest In Garrett County Fund

This fund provides permanent resources for flexible spending on future opportunities and challenges in Garrett County.

Invest In Mineral County Fund

This fund provides permanent resources for flexible spending on future opportunities and challenges in Mineral County.

Julianne K. Ferris, Ph.D Fund

This fund provides financial support for a variety of charitable initiatives benefitting Allegany County, Maryland.

Keyser Athletic Trust

This fund provides support for construction and maintenance of fields, gymnasiums, and facilities on Keyser School property that support Keyser school-sanctioned athletic teams....

Kim & Marion Leonard Authentic/Mindful Leadership, Health, Wellness, and Environmental Preservation Fund

This fund is committed to Mindful Leadership dedicated to creating and sustaining a dynamic community wellness culture in Allegany & Garrett Counties, and includes projects that positively impact our environment.

Leonard Thriving Community Fund

This fund supports charitable initiatives benefiting long term investment in the region by strengthening economic prosperity and quality of life addressed by Arts & Historical Preservation, Education & Youth Leadership,...

Lions Center Donor Advised Fund

This fund supports charitable initiatives benefitting the support and care of seniors in Allegany County, Maryland.

Lions Center Fund

This fund supports charitable initiatives that provide elderly persons living in CTF’s service area with housing facilities and services specifically designed to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs and...

Mineral County Meals on Wheels Endowed Fund

This fund provides financial support for The Mineral County Office on Aging and Family Services Meals on Wheels Program. West Virginia Tax Credits apply to contributions supporting the Mineral County...

Mineral County Meals on Wheels Non Endowed Fund

This fund supports the day-to-day expenses of executing the Mineral County Office on Aging and Family Services Meals on Wheels Program....

Ray & Brenda Morriss Community Fund

This Donor Advised Fund provides financial support for Arts & Culture, Animal Welfare, Education and other charitable initiatives benefitting CTF’s geographic service area.

Remember the Holocaust School Trip Fund

The Remember the Holocaust School Trip Fund at CTF will cover the expenses of bus transportation to and from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. as well...

Ted A. Wolfe Community Fund

This fund provides financial support for health, education, and community services in Allegany County, Maryland....

The Buddy Fund

This fund supports the Allegany County Animal Shelter....

The Earl R. Wilson Jr. and David W. Summerfield Youth Aviation Fund

This fund provides financial resources to promote and support the participation of children and youth from Allegany and Mineral Counties in aviation-related activities....

Vibrant Communities Fund

This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives benefiting youth and families. Such initiatives include, but are not limited to early childhood learning & experiences, family crisis resources, parenting &...

Vicki Linn Ovarian Cancer Awareness Fund

This fund supports Soroptomist Club projects to increase awareness of ovarian cancer, promote research, and provide assistance to patients....

Western Maryland Food Bank Fund

This fund provides financial support for the Western Maryland Food Bank with the funding priority being the Bagman Backpack Program....

YMCA Heritage Fund

This fund provides financial support for children ages 5 through 18 to participate in Cumberland YMCA programs....

Recent CTF News

Halmos Legacy Lives On Through Holocaust Lessons

In a world where geo-political tensions can and have escalated quickly, Dr. Peter Halmos wanted to leave a legacy to ensure...

Community Trust Foundation Helps Bring Iconic Town Clock to Downtown Cumberland

The “Cumberland Clock” now graces Hendershot Park, adjacent to the Casper R. Taylor, Jr. Bridge, serving as both a...

2025 Nonprofit Grant Funding

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is now accepting online applications for the 2025 competitive granting cycle. The...

Endow Maryland Tax Credits

Giving naturally generates an internal reward, but the Endow Maryland Tax Credit (EMTC) program offers a financial reward...

First United Bank & Trust has Pledged to Support CTF

First United Bank & Trust has pledged support to the Community Trust Foundation’s (CTF) efforts of building flexible...

End Of Year Financial Planning

Here are a few simple ways to make a lasting impact in your community all the while reducing your taxes. 1. Care for Your...

Give Local

This week many of us will gather with friends and family and take a moment to express our gratitude for the people and...

Community Rallies to Raise Funds for Town Clock

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is pleased to announce a new fund under management dedicated to the purchase and...

The Gray-C Fund

Helping donors support causes in their community that are important to them is an integral part of the Community Trust...

CTF Selected for ARC Funding Opportunity

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is one of 30 community foundations in 10 Appalachian states, selected to participate...