About Uplifting Families
Uplifting Families is an all-volunteer organization that works collaboratively with local government and other nonprofits to help Frederick County residents in need.
We improve the lives of Frederick County residents most vulnerable - be it youth, seniors, and families.
Uplifting Families in Frederick County is the Social Services Advisory Board for Frederick County. All board members are residents of Frederick County, and have been appointed to serve by the County Executive.
We provide assistance and support to individuals and families referred to us by the Frederick County Department of Social Services (DSS). This relationship ensures that donations made to Uplifting Families are used to support qualified individuals and families who, with the help of professionals, are on the road to self-sufficiency.
We work collaboratively with local government and other nonprofits to ensure our efforts are not duplicative. As an all-volunteer organization with no overhead, ALL donations are used to help Frederick County residents in need.
Meet Our Board Members
Ed Hinde
Board Chair
Chris Kimberly
Board Vice Chair
Lysmariam Vallares-Pena
Board Treasurer
Casey Day
Board Secretary
Renee Knapp
Frederick County Councilwoman
Debbie Marini
Executive Director,
Frederick County DSS
Jenifer Zimmer
Board Member
Patrick Hammett
Board Member
Elizabeth Etouke
Board Member
Pastor Chance Martinez-Colon
Board Member
Dave Drezner
Board Member
Cheryl Back
Board Member
Natalie Gipson
Board Member
Join Uplifting Families
If interested in becoming a Board member, please submit a cover letter and resume.