Supporting Those Who Make a Difference
The Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival is more than a celebration, it’s a movement dedicated to honoring history while investing in the future. Each year, proceeds from the Festival support organizations that are actively making an impact across our great county, especially those serving underrepresented and underserved communities.
Congratulations to Our 2026 Juneteenth Opportunity Grant Recipients!
We are proud to celebrate our 2026 recipients of the Juneteenth Opportunity Grant—organizations whose work uplifts, empowers, and preserves Black history, culture, and community. Each recipient is a testament to the power of local leadership and community-driven impact.
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Donte's Boxing & Wellness Foundation
Donte's Boxing & Wellness Foundation empowers youth through boxing to develop life skills, confidence, and discipline. Their mission is to prepare youth for successful adult life and grow them into leaders who give back and strengthen their communities.
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Good Hope Union United Methodist Church
Good Hope Union UMC is a historic faith community dedicated to transforming lives through worship, education, outreach, and service. Rooted in Christian values, the church partners with the community to support families, invest in youth, and address local needs through ministries that foster hope, compassion, and opportunity.
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ReCoup, Inc.
ReCoup, Inc. was founded with a mission to provide the homeless and hungry with opportunities to recoup and reclaim themselves as they work towards a more sustainable future.
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Keep Empowering Youth, Inc.
Keep Empowering Youth (K.E.Y.) is a community-based youth development and violence prevention program serving at-risk youth ages 10–24 in underserved and unsupportive communities. The program provides mentorship, life skills development, workforce readiness, and emotional support to youth who are impacted by community violence, justice involvement, foster care, or unstable home environments.
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CSAHM Foundation for ADHD Educational Services and Supports
Founded in 2020, the CSAHM FOUNDATION FOR ADHD EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT believes that all learners deserve to thrive. Our mission is to provide Academic Tutoring and Executive Function Coaching services to underserved youth with ADHD, Autism and Mental Health conditions, and to spread ADHD Awareness across all communities.
Our Impact So Far
2025 – We raised $60,940.44 in support of the historic Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church and awarded $5,000 grants to five incredible organizations making a difference across Montgomery County, including:
DOVES Academy: DOVES Academy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through education, leadership, and programs that inspire positive social change. Learn More
Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery: The Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery preserves and shares the history, culture, and contributions of Africans and African Americans while promoting education, dialogue, and cross-cultural understanding. Learn More
480 CARES: 480 CARES is a nonprofit organization providing youth with sports, mentorship, and enrichment programs that promote leadership, academic success, confidence, and healthy lifestyles. Learn More
Friends of Moses Hall: Friends of Moses Hall is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 Moses Cemetery and Hall while advancing education, restoration, and community engagement around African American history. Learn More
Agape Gibson Grove: Agape Gibson Grove is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing social justice by expanding access to education, opportunity, and resources that empower individuals and strengthen communities. Learn More
2024 – We raised $68,347.19 in support of the historic Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church and awarded $5,000 grants to five incredible organizations making a difference across Montgomery County, including:
Emory Grove United Methodist Church: Emory Grove was originally founded by freed African Americans in 1864. The church is one of the few remaining historical structures of the historic community. Learn More
1Up Handles: 1Uphandles is a nonprofit organization that run after school programs, summer camps, and clinics for school age kids. Learn More
Soul in Motion: Soul In Motion Players is a nonprofit performing arts organization specializing in African Dance, African Drumming, Theatre, and Spoken Word. Learn More
Future Stars: Future Stars Sports is a nonprofit sports organization that offers basketball and cheerleading to empower youth by fostering personal growth, teamwork, and community engagement. Learn More
Reach Beyond Basketball: Reach Beyond Basketball is a nonprofit dedicated to teaching young people the concept of "reaching beyond" their comfort zone to reach their full potential on the court, in the classroom, and life in general. Learn More
2023 – We raised $60,000 for the historic A.M.E. Zion Scotland Church.