A Home of Our Own Howard, Inc. Earns Casey & Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award
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A Home of Our Own Howard, Inc. Earns Casey & Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award

The Community Foundation of Howard County has announced that A Home of Our Own Howard, Inc. is the recipient of the 2023 Casey & Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award. Betty Pearson, founder and board president of A Home of Our Own, was presented with the Willis Award at the community foundation’s Annual Dinner &…

Josephine Bangura Earns “Amanda & Jill Dean Direct Service Professional” Award
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Josephine Bangura Earns “Amanda & Jill Dean Direct Service Professional” Award

Josephine Bangura, a direct service professional at The Arc of Howard County, was presented with the Amanda and Jill Dean Direct Service Professional Award at the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on December 5 at Turf Valley Resort. The Amanda and Jill Dean Direct Service Professional Award was established…

Rashel Taylor Named Recipient of Leadership Council Award
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Rashel Taylor Named Recipient of Leadership Council Award

The Community Foundation of Howard County has announced that Rashel Taylor is the recipient of the foundation’s 2023 Leadership Council Award. Taylor was presented with the Leadership Council Award at the foundation’s December 5 Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy. The annual Leadership Council Award recognizes a next generation person (25-45 year old) who serves…

Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy Set for December 5
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Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy Set for December 5

The Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy will take place on Tuesday, December 5* at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. Please join us as we gather for a joyous evening of food, fellowship and philanthropy! The evening starts with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by a seated dinner…

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…

Community Grant Applications Accepted Beginning Oct. 2
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Community Grant Applications Accepted Beginning Oct. 2

The Community Foundation of Howard County will begin accepting applications for its annual community grants program on Monday, October 2. Community grants play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life in our county. They provide much-needed funds to various nonprofit organizations and community projects that are dedicated to improving the well-being of our…

Community Foundation of Howard County Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
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Community Foundation of Howard County Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

The Community Foundation of Howard County announces 25 scholarship awards to 23 impressive Howard County graduating seniors. The awards come after a thorough review process of applications and scholarship committee recommendations. “The 2023 scholarships were awarded to exceptional individuals who demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, excellence in extracurricular activities and a strong commitment to…

River Hill’s Arthur Wang Highlights 2023 CFHoCo Scholarship Recipients
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River Hill’s Arthur Wang Highlights 2023 CFHoCo Scholarship Recipients

In the realm of academic excellence and community involvement, Arthur Wang stands out as an exceptional individual. Having recently been awarded both the Lance Christopher Mercy Scholar-Athlete Scholarship and the Amanda Post “AmandaWins” River Hill High School Student-Athlete Scholarship from the Community Foundation of Howard County, Arthur’s accomplishments extend far beyond his academic and athletic…

CFHoCo to Hold Annual Spring Party on May 24
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CFHoCo to Hold Annual Spring Party on May 24

COLUMBIA, Md.—The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, will hold the annual Spring Party outdoors on the foundation’s grounds at The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 6680 Martin Road…

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One Woman’s Perspective… Black History Month

Black History Month grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans in 1915. But history is not just about the “important people” who made a lasting impact on a national or global scale. History is also about the most average of people . .…