Formed by residents more than four decades ago to make their good library system great, FOLMC invests in libraries as vital public infrastructure, especially for neighbors facing educational, income, employment, and housing inequities. It funds county-wide programming designed for these communities, including a mobile outreach vehicle to reach more people and a summer reading program that engages students outside of school. Across 22 individual branches, FOLMC supports 400 programs that allow residents to practice yoga, take home activity kits, and partake in STEM projects. Throughout the year, it also connects elementary school students with STEM and music; hosts speakers on current and cultural issues; and runs a creative writing contest for middle school students. FOLMC celebrates the county’s diversity and makes it a vibrant place to live for all, one library branch at a time.

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About Spur Local

Every year, 190+ local nonprofits (with budgets under $4M) apply to join the Spur Local network. 170+ community volunteers assess these applications for impact. 100% of organizations are site visited and financially reviewed. Finally, 76+ critical, local nonprofits are selected for inclusion in Spur Local's annual print and digital catalog, and enter a four-year partnership with us. Since 2003, we have raised over $65 million for nonprofits across the Greater Washington region. We charge no fees and raise funds separately to support our work.

Spur Local looks to friends like you to keep our services independent and entirely free of charge. Consider a small contribution to Spur Local to cap off your gift and help the causes you care about get the full support they deserve!

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