CFHoCo’s Dan Flynn sits down with Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, the Executive Director of the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County for an extended conversation for the latest episode of the CFHoCo Did You Know Podcast. The two discuss the importance of women’s philanthropy, giving circles, the history of the WGC in HoCo, the remarkable ERN and the upcoming annual…
CFHoCo Celebrates Philanthropy at the Virtual Annual Dinner
More than 100 people virtually joined CFHoCo on December 3 for our Annual Dinner. Together, we celebrated philanthropy in Howard County and honored the work of an outstanding organization and individual in our community. CFHoCo presented The Casey and Pebble Willis Making a Difference Award to Girls on Fire Mentoring and Leadership Program of Maryland…
CFHoCo partners with Bushel and a Peck for fun Annual Dinner dining experience
We’re pleased to partner with Bushel and a Peck to provide a shared food and beverage experience during our virtual Annual Dinner on Thursday, December 3! Bushel and a Peck, the latest Wecker dining experience in Howard County, celebrates all that grows, swims and grazes in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Use this link to place your order and choose…
Leadership Council Award
This $1,000 unrestricted award recognizes a next generation person (25-45 year old) who serves as a member of a nonprofit board in Howard County and has exemplified leadership and commitment to the organization and to the community. The Foundation Leadership Council was created in 2008 to extend the Foundation’s outreach to the community, to enhance…
The Casey and Pebble Willis Making a Difference Award
A community activist for the 26 years she lived in Howard County, Casey believed people could have a positive impact by putting their beliefs into action. Her list of achievements is long and varied. Before moving to Howard County, she was a high school English and Drama teacher in nearby Baltimore County. Once she moved…
2020 Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship Winners Announced
During a ceremonial zoom call with more than 50 participants, Carlessia Hussein and the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) announced the 41 recipients of the 2020 Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarships. The ceremony featured inspirational words from several local leaders, including Howard County Executive, Calvin Ball, scholarship founder and namesake, Carlessia Hussein, HCPSS Executive Director…
Community Foundation of Howard County holds annual Spring Party
The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, will hold its 37th annual Spring Party on Thursday, May 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. The Spring Party will kick off the Community Foundation’s celebrations…