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…
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…
2024 Howard County Changemakers Announced
Howard County entrepreneurs won $100,000 in grants during the 2024 Changemaker Challenge for their unique ideas to address community needs by closing gaps in resources and services in the county. The awards were announced at the Changemaker live event on May 7 at the Collective in Columbia. The Community Foundation of Howard County, Horizon Foundation,…
Introducing Chamber Music Maryland
Candlelight Concert Society has changed its name to Chamber Music Maryland For more than 50 years Candlelight Concert Society has played an instrumental part in making central Maryland a vibrant and thriving cultural destination. Since 1972, the organization has enabled music lovers of all ages to get up close to the world’s best musical artists…
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…
Parking for 2024 Spring Party
We have arranged for guests to park for free nearby at Beth Shalom as the primary option. Please look for spots at Beth Shalom first. Beth Shalom is located at 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia, Md. A shuttle bus, sponsored by our friends at Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc., will run continuously during the event…
Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy Set for December 10
The Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy will take place on Tuesday, December 10. Please join us as we gather for a joyous evening of food, fellowship and philanthropy. (This event is SOLD OUT. Thank you sponsors and those who purchased tickets!) The evening starts with a delightful cocktail reception at…
2024 Spring Party Information
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) will host its annual Spring Party on Thursday, May 16. The Spring Party will again be on the grounds of The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor in Columbia from 5-8 p.m. With a tasty variety of food trucks, raw bar, wine, local beer and Sobar zero-alcohol offerings…