As the philanthropic hub of Howard County, the Community Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the nonprofit sector and making a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families. Each year, the Annual Report serves as a snapshot of the Foundation’s achievements and highlights the incredible work being done by our grantees and…
HoCo EXCEL Accepting Applications
HoCo EXCEL is Howard County’s new Nonprofit Excelerator Program established to provide training, coaching, and additional resources to help increase the growth and capacity of Howard County’s nonprofit sector. The purpose of this initiative is to help Howard County’s nonprofits build their capacity to be “high performing” organizations able to deliver meaningful, measurable, and financially…
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,…
CFHoCo Announces 2023 Community Grant Awards
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) has announced its 2023 community grant awards supporting nonprofits throughout Howard County, Maryland. A total of $200,000 will be distributed across 49 organizations to improve the lives of residents across the community. “The Community Foundation of Howard County is pleased to support so many outstanding nonprofits directly benefiting…
Impacting Youth through Thoughtful Philanthropy
Dr. Carlessia Hussein believes, by virtue of circumstances beyond their control, that some children need additional help to reach their full potential. This summer 74 Howard County boys will have an extra opportunity because of her vision and philanthropic leadership. The Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship fund was established at the Community Foundation of Howard County…
2022 CFHoCo Annual Report
This annual report features our vision for better living through local giving along with stories demonstrating how the Community Foundation, our donors, and partners have impacted our community during fiscal year 2022 and beyond. These stories highlight how your support and partnership help us be responsive to all kinds of needs, as we work to…
One Woman’s Perspective: Mental Health Month Matters Even More when It Hits Close to Home
In 1977 while working as a trial labor law attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, I met a tall, handsome young doctor training in infectious diseases at the Centers for Disease Control. Jerry drove a cute little Alpha Romeo convertible, was incredibly smart and our core values were totally in sync. We married in 1980 and…
CHHI Breaks Ground on Roslyn Rise
Community Homes Housing, Inc. (CHHI) broke ground on its first project, Roslyn Rise, in the last quarter of 2022. A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated for the purpose of operating and managing several low- income housing projects in Columbia, CHHI was founded in 2004 and is the first program of its kind in the nation.…
Endow Maryland Tax Credit Program
Want to be rewarded for helping to build permanent charitable funds that benefit Howard County such as our Next 50 Campaign? Participate in Endow Maryland, and give back to your community in a meaningful and lasting way. How It Works Endow Maryland is a state tax credit that rewards donors who help build permanent, endowed…
Community Foundation of Howard County Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
The Community Foundation of Howard County has awarded 35 scholarships to 32 Howard County students with an approximate value of $78,500. The awards come after a thorough review process of applications and scholarship committee recommendations. “These scholarships are another example of the many donors in our caring community and the value they place on education,”…