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Maria Fisher Foundation

"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do."

— Sarah Ban Breathnach

Our Mission Donate Now
Our Purpose

Helping Young People Find Their Path

The Maria Fisher Foundation honors Maria's legacy by helping young people discover their strengths, build self-worth, and pursue purposeful futures. We support those who may be overlooked by traditional systems.

Education

We partner with organizations offering hands-on programs in trades, arts, STEM, entrepreneurship, and skilled professions — affirming that intelligence and purpose come in many forms.

Personal Development

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, build self-worth, and develop the confidence and life skills needed to thrive.

Support

We assist young adults facing housing instability by connecting them with life-skills training programs, mentorship, and career pathways.

About Maria

A Legacy of Heart, Courage & Inclusion

Maria Fisher was a young woman whose life was defined by her compassion for others, her love of music and adventure, and her unwavering belief that everyone deserves a fair chance. This foundation carries her spirit forward.

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Maria's Legacy

Honoring a life well-lived through meaningful action and community impact.

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Championing Inclusivity

Believing every person, regardless of background, deserves opportunity.

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Music & Adventure

Celebrating the joy, creativity, and exploration that shaped Maria's world.

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Community Involvement

Rooted in Lancaster County, partnering locally to create lasting change.

Our Partners

Organizations We Support

We seek out and fund like-minded nonprofits whose missions align with our commitment to youth empowerment, education, and opportunity.

Instruments of Christ Haiti Education · Haiti

Instruments of Christ Haiti (IOCH)

Helping Haitians help themselves through education — supporting schools, teachers, and nearly 4,000 students across 30 schools in Haiti.

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Milagro House Housing · Women

Milagro House

Helping women with children achieve long-term success through education, housing, and comprehensive life-skills support in Lancaster, PA.

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Attollo Leadership · Youth

Attollo

Unifying high school students from all backgrounds to build a pipeline of diverse leaders through college access and mentorship programs.

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Girls on the Run Lancaster-Lebanon Fitness · Girls

Girls on the Run Lancaster-Lebanon

Blending physical activity with life-skill development to inspire confidence, kindness, and resilience in girls grades 3–8.

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Get Involved

Join Our Mission

There are many ways to support the work of the Maria Fisher Foundation and the organizations we champion.

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Students

We would love to connect you with programs that Maria would have supported.

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Educators

We would love to connect you with programs that Maria would have supported.

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Donors

We would be honored with your donations — 100% of which go directly to the programs we support.

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Volunteers

We would love to connect you with programs we support where volunteers are needed.

100% of Donations Go Directly to Programs

Every dollar you give supports the organizations and young people we serve. No overhead. Just impact.

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Get In Touch

Contact Us

To learn more about our initiatives, get involved, or inquire about programs, reach out to us directly.

✉  mariafisherfoundation@gmail.com
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