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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

“What’s up with John and his hideous new mustache?” Like me, you may have found yourself asking why your neighbor or co-worker is suddenly growing a wild stache. November is not only known for Thanksgiving and the arrival of colder weather, but it is also Men’s Health Awareness Month. “No Shave November” aims to raise…

Board of Trustees Profile: Steve Singh
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Board of Trustees Profile: Steve Singh

Where did you grow up? Go to school? I grew up in the New Jersey suburbs outside of New York City in a town called Aberdeen Township. I went to Penn State for college, earning a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. After Penn State I went to business school and earned an M.B.A. degree from Villanova.…

Donor Story: Maximize Tax Savings and Benefit Your Favorite Causes with Your IRA Distribution
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Donor Story: Maximize Tax Savings and Benefit Your Favorite Causes with Your IRA Distribution

As the end of the year approaches, many individuals like Bobbie find themselves seeking ways to optimize their financial situation while also giving back to their communities. Bobbie has been a dedicated philanthropist, making annual contributions to among other non-profits, her church, a housing charity and a food pantry. However, this year, she discovered a…

Qualified Charitable Distribution from IRA: A Tax Strategy for Philanthropy
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Qualified Charitable Distribution from IRA: A Tax Strategy for Philanthropy

Are you looking for a tax-efficient way to make a difference in your community? If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you may want to consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This powerful tax strategy allows you to support causes close to your heart while reducing your taxable income. In this blog post, we…

Staff Profile: Jay Vidyarthi
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Staff Profile: Jay Vidyarthi

What do you do at the Community Foundation? I run operations at the Foundation. Anything related to keeping the lights on ends up on my messy desk. What do you love about Howard County? People are so neighborly. I popped into my barber’s shop to tell him that my neighbor recommended the same TV show…

Board of Trustees Profile: Marcy Leonard
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Board of Trustees Profile: Marcy Leonard

Where did you grow up? Go to school? I am a Howard County kid who never left Columbia! I attended Stevens Forest and Jeffers Hill Elementary Schools, Owen Brown and Clarksville Middle Schools, and I am a proud Atholton High School graduate. My undergraduate degree is from Haverford College and master’s degree is from Wake…

Board of Trustees Profile: Steve Sass
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Board of Trustees Profile: Steve Sass

Where did you grow up? Go to school? I was raised on Long Island (N.Y.). My parents moved out there from the Bronx when I was six months old. My brothers and I attended public school in Valley Stream/Franklin Square in Nassau County. I first left Long Island for college, earning a B.S. degree in…

Board of Trustees Profile: Lisa Edwards
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Board of Trustees Profile: Lisa Edwards

Where did you grow up? Go to school? As a native Washingtonian who was born in the District of Columbia and raised in the nearby Maryland suburbs, I am a bit of a rarity. I simply adore having such deep roots in my community. Even after attending the University of Delaware (UD) to study Chemical…

Board of Trustees Profile: Sang Oh
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Board of Trustees Profile: Sang Oh

Where did you grow up? Go to school? I was born in Seoul, Korea and immigrated to the United States with my family when I was five years old. We came to Columbia where I learned to speak English, eat pizza at Barry’s in the Mall and graduated from Atholton HS. I received my undergraduate…