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
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…
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Mornings With Melissa
March 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. Howard County nonprofit leaders are invited to join us on Wednesday, March 25 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in our home at historic Athol Manor for a session of Mornings with Melissa, a relaxed monthly coffee conversation hosted by the Community Foundation of Howard County. We’re creating this informal hour to bring leaders together…
CFHC Engages Nationally on the Future of Giving Circles and Community Foundations
February 19, 2026 – The Community Foundation of Howard County was proud to be represented at the recent Philanos PowerUP! Texas National Conference in Austin – a national gathering of collective giving leaders and philanthropic innovators from across the country. CFHC was represented by Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, Senior Advisor for Philanthropy & Communications, and Barb Van…
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Philanthropy Focus eNewsletter
February 2026 Read the full eNewsletter here!
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givinglab. Lunch & Learn Series
March 18, 2026 | 12:00-12:45 pm Hosted by Dan Flynn, Director of Development & External Relations 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…
Ask Dee!
April 14, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. An informal Q&A on Grants & Grantmaking The Community Foundation of Howard County invites you to Ask Dee!, a monthly, informal opportunity to connect with Dee Athey, Director of Grants and Community Engagement. Held virtually via Zoom, Ask Dee! is a casual Q&A session open to anyone in the…
2025 Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy Recap
The Community Foundation of Howard County’s (CFHC) Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on December 9 was a joyous evening filled with fellowship, inspiring stories, and powerful reminders of the generosity that strengthens our community. The event opened with a lively cocktail reception before guests gathered in the Cameo Ballroom at Turf Valley Resort for…
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…
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…