An Evening of Classical Music to Benefit IHA

inte8821 • January 31, 2017

An evening of classical music is being sponsored in Frederick to benefit IHA.

Renown violinist Natasha Korsakova and Maestro and pianist David Michael Wolff will include Frederick on their USA spring tour. (pictured right)

Ms. Korsakova Is a sought after award winning violinist who has appeared in the world’s most distinguished concert halls. In 1998, she became the “Artist of the Year” in Chile and received the same honor in Italy in 2008. She was born into a musical family in Moscow, and began playing violin at age 5. Her instrument was crafted by Jean Baptiste Vuillaume in Paris in 1851.

Maestro Wolff is the Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of the Carolina Philharmonic. The orchestra is in partnership with Carnegie Hall – where it has performed, and who brings musical education opportunities for children in North Carolina. Wolff debuted as a piano soloist at 12 and since has performed across North America, Europe and Asia. He is in demand to coach opera stars, concert pianists and commissioned to compose works for opera, modern dance – one which led to a collaboration with Mikhail Baryshnikov.

The Repertoire for the evenings performance includes:

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano in D major, Op. 12, No. 1, 3rd movement: Rondo. Allegro
Pablo de Sarasate: Romance Andalouse
Giuseppe Verdi – Delphin Alard: Fantasy on Themes from “La Traviata“ Op. 38
George Gershwin / Igor Frolov: Fantasy on Themes from “Porgy and Bess”, Op. 19

Tickets for their performance are available at: https://orchestra2100.yapsody.com/

The Concert will be staged at Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, 15 W. Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 on Thursday, March 30th from 7 to 8pm. The event is handicap accessible via the elevator on the ground floor entrance.

Concert sponsors are being sought and a private reception will be held prior to the recital as a benefit to donors.

After the concert, attendees are invited to a “Meet the Artist” Reception at 10 W. Church Street in the chapel across the street from the church.

2025 Out of Reach

By Jodie Ostoich • September 8, 2025
Maryland and Frederick County: A Growing Housing Affordability Crisis Each year around this time, I share data that highlights the growing challenge of housing affordability in Maryland—and this year is no exception. Maryland now ranks as the 8th most expensive state in terms of wages needed to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. A worker must earn $39.15 per hour —or nearly $81,450 annually —just to meet that threshold. Unfortunately, the situation in Frederick County is even more severe. Alongside Calvert and Charles counties, Frederick tops the list, requiring a staggering $44.50 per hour —equivalent to $92,560 annually —to afford a two-bedroom apartment.  Meanwhile, the average renter in Frederick earns just $18.25 per hour , which translates to an affordable rent of only $949 per month —far below what the market demands. This stark disparity is exactly why the mission of Interfaith Housing Alliance (IHA) is so critical. We are committed to addressing these inequities and advocating for solutions that make safe, stable housing accessible to all. Below, you’ll find the 2025 data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition , detailing housing affordability across Maryland and its counties.

Fall Newsletter Grant Updates

By Rachel Gardner • September 8, 2025
Interfaith Housing Alliance (IHA) is proud to announce two funding awards received this quarter from community partners. In July 2025, IHA received a $3,500 grant from The Croteau Family Charitable Gift Fund, which is a donor-advised fund (DAF) held at T. Rowe Price Charitable. IHA also received a $5,000 grant from The Natelli Communities Charitable Fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. These unrestricted funds will support all of IHA’s endeavors in strengthening the many communities we serve.

Build Confidence With Your Finances at Financial Freedom Bootcamp

By Lacy Allen • September 8, 2025
Money can sometimes feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to! This October, Interfaith Housing Alliance is offering our next Financial Freedom Bootcamp, a free, two-part workshop designed to help you take positive steps toward financial stability and confidence.  The bootcamp kicks off with an in-person workshop on October 15th from 5:30–7:00pm, where participants will explore the building blocks of financial health. You’ll learn how to create a budget that actually works for your lifestyle, discover the best practices for saving, and walk away with strategies for reducing debt in realistic and manageable ways. After the first session, participants are invited to take part in an optional virtual Credit Café, a supportive space to dive deeper into questions about credit and money management. This extra resource helps reinforce what you’ve learned and gives you the chance to connect with others working toward similar goals. The second workshop will be held virtually on October 29th from 5:30–7:00pm, making it convenient to join from home. This session will focus on building confidence when communicating with creditors, understanding your credit, and setting SMART goals to stay on track for the future. Together, these two sessions provide practical, easy-to-use tools to support your financial journey. No matter where you are starting from—whether you’re new to budgeting, trying to rebuild your credit, or just looking for ways to feel more in control—Financial Freedom Bootcamp is a welcoming and encouraging place to begin. At a Glance What : Financial Freedom Bootcamp – free, two-part workshop series When: October 15th (in-person) & October 29th (virtual), both 5:30–7:00pm Topics: Budgeting, saving, debt reduction, credit confidence, SMART goal setting Extras: Optional virtual Credit Café between sessions Register: Contact Lacy Allen at lames@interfaithhousing.org or 301-662-4425 ext. 1203
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