The Community Foundation of Howard County announces 35 scholarship awards to 32 impressive Howard County graduating high school seniors. The $57,000 in awards come after a thorough review process of applications and recommendations from the scholarship committees. These exceptional representatives of the Class of 2024 have been selected for their outstanding academic achievement, dedication to…
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Community Foundation of Howard County names Barbara Rishel as new board chair
The Community Foundation of Howard County has named Barbara Rishel chair of the board of trustees. The board comprises volunteer leaders from across Howard County. Rishel is a vice president and senior portfolio manager at Tufton Capital Management. Rishel joined the foundation’s board of trustees in 2020. With decades of experience as a professional financial…
The Black Philanthropy Circle of Howard County
In today’s world, philanthropy plays a crucial role in addressing the unmet needs of communities around the globe. However, it is vital to recognize that different communities have unique challenges and requirements. That is why initiatives like the Black Philanthropy Circle of Howard County are so significant. This giving circle, established at the Community Foundation…
HoCo EXCEL Accepting Applications
HoCo EXCEL is Howard County’s new Nonprofit Excelerator Program established to provide training, coaching, and additional resources to help increase the growth and capacity of Howard County’s nonprofit sector. The purpose of this initiative is to help Howard County’s nonprofits build their capacity to be “high performing” organizations able to deliver meaningful, measurable, and financially…
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CFHoCo Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023
As the philanthropic hub of Howard County, the Community Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the nonprofit sector and making a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families. Each year, the Annual Report serves as a snapshot of the Foundation’s achievements and highlights the incredible work being done by our grantees and…
Board of Trustees Profile: Barb Rishel
Barbara Rishel was voted in as chair of the CFHoCo Board of Trustees in June of 2024. She is beginning a two-year term as board chair. Where did you grow up? Go to school? I grew up in Baltimore County and moved to Howard County in 1990. I have lived in either Baltimore County or…
Rouse
Thank you for attending the “A Garden Where People Can Grow” presentation about James Rouse’s Vision! James Rouse founded our community foundation in 1969. Here are some quick links for you to learn more, to get engaged in our community and to contribute to Rouse’s Vision for a healthy, happy community where people can live,…
Celebrating Pride Month
Funny, I always wanted a girl… so when my OBGYN announced I was having a boy, I was happy, of course, but a little disappointed! Yes. I said it. I was disappointed. I soon got over it though, and our little prince was born on May 31, 2000. Growing up, he was sensitive, petite, very…
Did You Know… the History Behind Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day of remembrance dedicated to the last enslaved Black Americans, who were freed in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached…
Spring Party ’24 Photo Gallery
On gorgeous May evening, the Community Foundation of Howard County hosted its annual Spring Party at our home at The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor in Columbia. A wonderful group of attendees turned out to network with old and new friends, enjoy delicious and fun food and drinks and celebrate local philanthropy. photos by…