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
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
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…
Carlessia Hussein and Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc. Named Philanthropists of the Year by the Community Foundation of Howard County
The Community Foundation of Howard County is proud to announce that Carlessia Hussein and Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc. have been named the Philanthropists of the Year for their outstanding commitment to making a positive impact in our community. This esteemed recognition is awarded annually to an individual and an organization that have demonstrated extraordinary dedication…
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…
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
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
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: Dee Athey
What do you do at the Community Foundation? I have the opportunity to do a variety of things at the foundation to support and facilitate philanthropy and investment in the common good. I like to think of myself as a connector. It gives me great satisfaction to help leverage synergy and effort by connecting people,…
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…