November is a wonderful time to celebrate generosity! With Community Foundation Week (November 12-18), National Philanthropy Day (November 15), and GivingTuesday (December 1) approaching, we’re reminded of the many ways people come together to make a difference in the communities they call home. Read the full eNewsletter here Community Foundation Week is especially meaningful to…
Sometimes The Best Thank You’s Arrive Unexpectedly
By Dee Athey, Director, Grants & Community Engagement Sometimes a thank-you arrives when you least expect it. I recently received a handmade card from students at Guilford Elementary School. Filled with signatures, drawings and a big “Thank You,” the card recognized an experience the students had last school year, made possible in part through a…
Make Your Year-End Giving Go Further for Howard County
As the year comes to a close, many of us are thinking about the causes and organizations that matter most to us and how we can make a meaningful difference through our giving. At the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC), we work with individuals, families, and businesses to turn generosity into local impact. Whether…
Leaving Your Legacy
Your Giving. Your Wishes. Make Them Known. As the year winds down, many of us start thinking about plans for the coming year, our families, our finances, and the things that matter most to us. Charitable giving can be part of that conversation, too. At the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC), we have the…
CFHC Announces 2026 Celebration of Philanthropy Honorees
The Community Foundation of Howard County is proud to announce the 2026 honorees who will be recognized at its Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on Tuesday, November 17, at Turf Valley Resort. Each year, the Celebration brings our community together to recognize the people and organizations whose generosity, leadership, and service are making a…
2026 Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy
November 17, 2026 Each year, the Community Foundation of Howard County brings our community together for the Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy, an evening dedicated to recognizing the people and organizations whose generosity, leadership, and service are making a meaningful impact in Howard County. Together, they represent the heart of philanthropy in our community.…
Bringing New Ideas Home to Howard County
Last week, Community Foundation of Howard County President & CEO Melissa Curtin and team members Dan Flynn, Dee Athey, and Jay Vidyarthi traveled to Wichita, Kansas, for the 2026 Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations. The conference brought together leaders from small and mid-sized community foundations across the country to share ideas, learn from…
CFHC’s October 2026 eNewsletter
Fall has its own special kind of seasonal magic. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning their bright colors, and pumpkin-spice fans are in their heyday. Our calendars fill up with community events and neighborhood get-togethers around an outdoor fire. We reconnect after the more carefree summer months, and before we know it, the…
Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Dinner Sponsors!
The Community Foundation of Howard County is grateful to our generous sponsors of the 2026 Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on November 17 at Turf Valley Resort. Their support helps bring our community together to recognize the individuals and organizations whose generosity, leadership, and service strengthen Howard County. We appreciate their partnership and commitment…
Faces of Philanthropy: Derrick Leak
Every act of generosity has a story. Through Faces of Philanthropy, the Community Foundation of Howard County introduces the people, families, businesses, and fundholders whose generosity is helping shape a stronger Howard County. Each profile offers a personal perspective on what inspires giving and the many ways philanthropy can create lasting impact. This month, we’re…