We partied with a purpose this year, and raised more than $240,000, allowing MHA to continue providing critical mental health resources to those who need them most. Your kindness helps us save lives, support families, and make our community whole.
Whether it’s guiding a child through tough times, answering a call from someone in need, helping a family find stability, or ensuring no one faces a crisis alone – you make it possible for MHA to continue doing this important work.
We hope you enjoyed the evening and felt the incredible power of this community coming together. Thank you for putting your WHY into ACTION, for believing in this cause, and for being part of something so meaningful.
Thank you again to our Presenting Sponsor, ClearView Communities, for your unwavering support of mental health in our community!
27th Annual Catoctin Affair
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Frederick Fairgrounds, Building 9
6:00 pm
We are thrilled to invite you to the 27th Annual Catoctin Affair! Get ready to Party with Purpose—putting our WHY into action. Together, let’s share our spark for mental health and celebrate the vital impact of the work we do at the Mental Health Association. It’s more than just an event; it’s a night to make a difference in our community!
Join us for a night of elegance and impact, where you can enjoy culinary excellence, a complimentary bar, and an inspiring program that showcases the work of our 14 vital programs. The evening will feature a live auction with a heartfelt appeal, followed by dancing. Your participation and contributions will directly support the Mental Health Association of Frederick County’s essential programs, which are crucial to our day-to-day operations and lifesaving work.
We are also excited to welcome back ClearView Communities as our PRESENTING SPONSOR for this year’s event. Thank you, ClearView Communities, for your unwavering support of mental health in our community!
The last line spoken in the 25th Annual Catoctin Affair video was that “Nobody has to carry it themselves if we all carry it.” Those words from DCM BioServices General Manager, Jeff Griffin, had more than 500 people enthralled and ready to support MHA. We are still inspired by the momentous generosity displayed at the 25th Catoctin Affair held in May 2023. We are thrilled that over $290,000 was raised to support the critical programs and services needed to support the emotional and mental wellness of our community. Thanks to Ausherman Family Foundation’s generous match, over $92,000 was raised in the live appeal and $32,000 was raised during our exciting live auction! THANK YOU, THANK YOU to our community for your impact!
2025 Catoctin Affair – Photos by: Convoy Creatives
2024 Catoctin Affair Sponsorship Opportunities
We hope you will join us as a sponsor for an evening that, together, we will continue to make one of Frederick County’s most highly regarded fundraisers.
MHA provides crucial services to our entire community. When we support health and wellbeing, we help everyone reach their full potential and contribute to their communities. If we demolish stigma and everyone is able to get the treatment they need, we will have a healthier, and stronger society.
Below you will find numerous sponsorship opportunities at many different levels; please review the benefits to see which best suits you as either a private donor or a corporate sponsor. Don’t miss out on this exciting night. For more information contact the MHA Development Office at 301-698-4974 or email Rebecca Layman, Director of Development and Marketing at rlayman@fcmha.org.
We thank you in advance for your generosity and loyal support. Together we can Shine a Spotlight on Mental Health, save lives, save families and make our community whole.