About Glade Valley Community Services
Our Organization
Glade Valley Community Services, Inc. (GVCS) is a local, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing services to residents of Walkersville / Woodsboro and the surrounding Glade Valley area in Frederick County, Maryland. GVCS was founded in 2004 and was granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in September 2005
Our Mission
To meet the needs of families and individuals in the Walkersville, Woodsboro and surrounding Glade Valley area of Frederick County, Maryland through the coordination of donations of time, talent, money and other resources.
History of the GVCS
The origins of GVCS date back to 2003 when the Walkersville ministerium (clergy from the local churches) suggested an umbrella organization be formed to oversee and coordinate community outreach efforts in the Walkersville and Woodsboro area.
The effort was spearheaded by the Reverend Gerry Hanberry, pastor of Glade United Church of Christ at the time. Glade Valley Community Services was formed in 2004. GVCS was granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in September 2005. Direction and oversight of GVCS is provided by a nine-member Board of Directors.
GVCS operates a number of programs and sponsors / participates in a number of activities; some on a year-round basis. All current programs are listed on the Programs and Services tab.
Meet our Board
Troy Keeney
President
Ann Wadding
Vice-President , Emergency Relief fund, and Holiday Toy Shoppe
Sheri Jacobs &
Brenda Teach
Treasurers
Mitzi Smith
Secretary
Donna Swanson
Food Bank
Christina Karszen
Back to School, Manager
Brenda Haines
Food Bank
Alan Rugh
Web Design / IT
Cara Boledovic
Holiday Toy Shoppe
Susan Hayes
Emergency Relief Fund
Volunteer or Donate
We are always looking for individuals to volunteer their time to one of our programs throughout the year. If you do not have the time to volunteer, you can always donate items like food, clothing or even money. Click the link below to see how you can help.
Contact Us
Please fill out the form if you have any questions or comments about our programs, volunteering or donations.
Please leave a valid email address and we will get back to you as soon as possible.