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CFHoCo Announces 2020 Community Grant Awards
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CFHoCo Announces 2020 Community Grant Awards

Please note that these are annual community grants and should not be confused with COVID-19 emergency relief funds. Howard County nonprofits seeking rapid relief funds should submit a new grant application via HoCoRespond.org by midnight on Friday, April 10. The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) has announced its 2020 annual community grant awards supporting…

Operating with Intention
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Operating with Intention

As our local community joins the rest of the globe in navigating the coronavirus pandemic, we wanted to update our valued partners about actions that the Community Foundation of Howard County is taking to operate with intention. Our hearts, hands, and minds are engaged in safeguarding the wellbeing of our staff and helping our community…

Howard County Philanthropies Coordinate Coronavirus Response
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Howard County Philanthropies Coordinate Coronavirus Response

Local funders announce new emergency funds and actions to support the community Columbia, Md. – Four local philanthropies have announced new emergency funds and actions to support community members affected by COVID-19. The Community Foundation of Howard County, Horizon Foundation, United Way of Central Maryland and Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County are working together…

Howard County Community Relief Fund
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Howard County Community Relief Fund

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we are soliciting donations for the Howard County Community Relief fund. Many offices, like ours, are implementing telecommuting and other social distancing protocols. Other businesses such as restaurants and entertainment venues have now been ordered to close. What happens to the small independent contractors, cleaning crews, prep cooks,…

Health Department Recommendations to Avoid and Fight COVID-19
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Health Department Recommendations to Avoid and Fight COVID-19

As news continues to emerge of more cases of coronavirus throughout the United States and here in Maryland, the Community Foundation of Howard County wants to ensure that all residents are taking proper precautions and heeding the advice of trusted medical experts. The Howard County Health Department is a great resource for our community. The…

Remembering Friends of CFHoCo
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Remembering Friends of CFHoCo

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of several CFHoCo friends and fund holders over the past week. Phyllis Madachy was a longtime advocate for health and aging in Howard County and started the Madachy Family Foundation Fund at CFHoCo. She was co-chair of the Howard County Economic Opportunity…