Last Updated on May 15, 2017
LOOKING FOR A GOOD WAY TO MAKE A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION THAT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE?
The residents of the Charlestown Retirement Community are very fortunate to have the opportunity to interact with young folks that offer their services to make our community a better place to live. As a way of rewarding them for their services, residents support and encourage them to pursue a career by getting a college degree. This is done through the Annual Scholarship campaign. But, have you ever wondered about those special scholarship awards? How did they originate and what makes them so special?
The Dr. L Carroll Yingling, Jr. Scholarship initiated in 2015 was a tribute to the husband of Phyllis Yingling. Dr. Yingling was a retired United Methodist Church minister and former superintendent of the Baltimore Northwest District. He served on the Charlestown Board of Directors for 23 years. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Duke University and the Wesley Theological Seminary, Dr. Yingling knew the importance of education. To continue his legacy, this scholarship awards a student an additional $1000 to assist with college tuition.
The Ruth Harden Inglis Scholarship Award originated with a designate
Contribution to the campaign for the specific purpose of encouraging applicants
to pursue a degree in teaching. The student awarded this scholarship will receive
an additional $750.
The Virginia Niccolai Scholarship was established in honor of a 13 year resident of
Charlestown, who enjoyed a forty year career in education. As an artist and
educator, Virginia assisted many young folks in pursuing their passion for the arts.
To honor her memory, her family established a scholarship, which will award an
additional $1000 to a student pursuing an degree in teaching.
This is a just a sampling of the many ways residents can contribute special funds
to support young folks here at Charlestown in pursuing college degrees. If you
would like to establish a designated scholarship, contact Patti Santoni, Director of
Philanthropy at 410-737-8832 to discuss the details.