At the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy, President & CEO Melissa Curtin offered a powerful reflection on what philanthropy truly means for our community. More than a speech, her remarks were an invitation—to pause, to reflect, and to recognize that generosity begins in the human heart and ripples outward…
Community Relief Fund “Neighbors in Need” Campaign
The Howard County Community Relief Fund functions as a permanent, flexible philanthropic fund that mobilizes donations, coordinates grants, and supports recovery and resilience during local crises. The fund traces its roots to the July 2016 flash flood in Ellicott City, when intense rainfall caused sudden, destructive flooding that overwhelmed homes and businesses and prompted a…
Winter Growth Earns 2025 Casey and Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award
The Community Foundation of Howard County has announced that Winter Growth is the recipient of the 2025 Casey and Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award. The award will be presented to Winter Growth at the Foundation’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on the evening of Tuesday, December 9. The Willis Award celebrates some of…
CFHC Leadership Council: United to Inspire Lifelong Giving Across Howard County
(Pictured above from left to right – Top Row: Scot Millen, Bruce Harvey, Melissa Curtin, Barbara Lawson. Middle Row: Mary Ann Scully, Bob Sheff. Front Row: Malynda Madzel, Mike Davis, Steve Sass.)
Celebrating Leadership and Legacy with the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) was proud to join the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County (WGC) at last night’s Leadership & Legacy Happy Hour, where CFHC staff were all present to celebrate the Circle’s ongoing impact and upcoming leadership transition. “The WGC is one of our most dynamic and community-driven funds, and…
Chamber Music Maryland Earns 2025 Jean Moon Legacy Builder Award
Chamber Music Maryland (CMM) has been selected as the Community Foundation of Howard County’s 2025 recipient of the Jean Moon Legacy Builder Award. The award will be presented to Chamber Music Maryland at the Foundation’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on the evening of Tuesday, December 9. The event will be held in the…
CAC Presents Foundation with Inaugural Bauder Community Impact Award
The Community Foundation was honored to accept the inaugural Bauder Community Impact Award at the Community Action Council of Howard County’s (CAC) annual Evening of Impact event held on October 20. The Bauder Community Impact Award is named for longtime CAC Board Member and supporter, Dr. Lillian Bauder. The Bauder Community Impact Award is presented…
Community Foundation of Howard County Names Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny the 2025 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) is pleased to announce that Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC (DARS) has been selected as the Corporate Philanthropist of the Year for 2025. This honor recognizes the firm’s outstanding commitment to giving back, its culture of service and its leadership in strengthening the Howard County community. Each…
At the Heart of Philanthropy: Full Message from CFHC President & CEO Melissa Curtin
Melissa Curtin, President & CEO Community Foundation of Howard County Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy Comments December 9, 2025 Good evening, everyone. Thank you for being here this evening. It’s an honor for me to serve our community in this role, and I appreciate the opportunity. I am committed to always giving you and…
Thomas Clement and Wonsook Kim Named as 2025 Philanthropists of the Year
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) is pleased to announce that Thomas Clement and Wonsook Kim have been named Philanthropists of the Year for 2025. This honor recognizes the couple’s outstanding commitment to giving back and their leadership in strengthening the Howard County community. Thomas Clement is a Korean-born adoptee who came to the…