The Jean Moon Legacy Builder Award promotes and celebrates efforts to strategically grow an endowed fund at the Community Foundation of Howard County. The award is named after Jean F. Moon, former chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and co-founder of the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County. A champion for endowments and building…
Alison Canning Named Recipient of Leadership Council Award
The Community Foundation of Howard County has announced that Alison Canning is the recipient of the foundation’s 2024 Leadership Council Award. Canning was presented with the Leadership Council Award at the foundation’s December 10 Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy. The annual Leadership Council Award recognizes a next generation person (25-45 year old) who serves…
Elaine Irons Earns 2024 “Amanda & Jill Dean Direct Service Professional” Award
Elaine Irons, a direct service professional at The Arc of Howard County, has earned the prestigious Amanda and Jill Dean Direct Service Professional Award. Irons will be honored at the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on December 10 at Turf Valley Resort. The Amanda and Jill Dean Direct Service…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
2024 Spring Party Information
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) 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…
Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy Recap
Last week the Community Foundation of Howard County hosted its Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy event at the beautiful Turf Valley Resort. The sold-out event aimed to honor and recognize the incredible work done by various individuals and organizations in Howard County. It was a night filled with heartfelt speeches, inspiring stories, and a…
Carlessia Hussein Named 2023 Philanthropist of the Year
Dr. Carlessia Hussein believes, by virtue of circumstances beyond their control, that some children need additional help to reach their full potential. Thanks to her vision and philanthropic leadership, 307 Howard County boys have received an extra opportunity over the past eight years. For her key role in helping to make Howard County a better…