Mornings With Melissa
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Mornings With Melissa

May 27 at 8:30 am – The Community Foundation at Athol Manor Nonprofit leaders and CFHC stakeholders are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. for Mornings with Melissa, a relaxed monthly coffee conversation. Recognizing the need for more opportunities for connection and collaboration, we’re creating this informal hour…

What’s Happening at CFHC: April 2026 eNewsletter
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What’s Happening at CFHC: April 2026 eNewsletter

Read our full April eNewsletter here Spring is a season of renewal – and we’re seeing that energy not only in the beautiful blooms across Howard County, but also throughout our work and in the connections we’re building across our community. Our team has been out in the community listening, learning, and strengthening relationships with…

Spring Momentum: Connection, Community & What’s Ahead
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Spring Momentum: Connection, Community & What’s Ahead

Spring is a season of renewal – and we’re seeing that energy not only in the beautiful blooms across Howard County, but also throughout our work and in the connections we’re building across our community. Our team has been out in the community listening, learning, and strengthening relationships with donors, nonprofit partners, and neighbors. We’ve…

Deepening Your Impact in Times of Need
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Deepening Your Impact in Times of Need

In Howard County, nonprofits are woven into the fabric of everyday life. They support our neighbors in times of crisis, strengthen our schools, advance health and well-being, and enrich our community through the arts and civic life. Many of us see this impact firsthand – through organizations we support, volunteer with, or rely on in…

Leadership Council Gathers for Spring Luncheon at Athol Manor
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Leadership Council Gathers for Spring Luncheon at Athol Manor

The Community Foundation of Howard County welcomed members of its Leadership Council to Athol Manor for a Spring Luncheon – bringing together past and present executive leaders and former Board Chairs whose vision continues to shape our impact. The gathering offered time to reflect on 2025 progress, look ahead to 2026 priorities, and engage in…

givinglab. Lunch & Learn Series
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givinglab. Lunch & Learn Series

May 20 at 12:00 pm – via Zoom Designed for donors, families, professional advisors, business leaders, nonprofit partners, and anyone interested in learning how to maximize and leverage their giving through CFHC. This interactive monthly series explores real-world giving scenarios and learn how CFHC fund options and philanthropic tools can strengthen strategic charitable giving. Each…

Grantee Spotlight: A Home of Our Own Howard
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Grantee Spotlight: A Home of Our Own Howard

By Dan Flynn, Director, Development & External Relations At the Community Foundation of Howard County, we are proud to partner with nonprofits that are meeting critical needs and strengthening our community, like A Home of Our Own Howard – and with donors who want to make a difference by investing in their work. Their mission…

Community Foundation’s 2026 Spring Party
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Community Foundation’s 2026 Spring Party

Join us for one of the most anticipated evenings of the year! We invite you to the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Spring Party on Thursday, May 14 – this year at a beautiful new location, the historic Elkridge Furnace Inn. Event Highlights: Enjoy an unforgettable evening of: Event Details: This signature event supports CFHC’s…

2026 Spring Party Information
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2026 Spring Party Information

Please join us on Thursday, May 14, for the annual Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) Spring Party! This year, the Spring Party will move from Athol Manor to another historic Howard County venue, the Elkridge Furnace Inn. This always-fun evening of savory food, tasty drinks, sweet sounds and socializing with community and business leaders…

Q1 2026 Board of Trustees Orientation and Team Retreat
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Q1 2026 Board of Trustees Orientation and Team Retreat

February 2026 Here at the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) we began 2026 with energy, alignment, and a shared sense of purpose as board trustees and staff gathered at Athol Manor for our first quarter 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting, orientation, and team retreat. Bringing together new trustees and long-serving leaders, the retreat was designed to…