Easter, is a Christian festival and cultural festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary circa 30 A.D. Easter Sunday in 2023 is Sunday, April 9. Passover is a…
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…
Board of Trustees Profile: Hima Jain
Where did you grow up? Go to school? I grew up in Delhi, India, and that’s also where I finished my formal schooling. What did/do you do in your “day job?” I started my career as a graphic designer and moved to the hot new field (then) of internet and web designing soon after. Later…
Dates Set for 2023 CFHoCo Spring Party, Annual Dinner
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) has announced the 2023 dates for its two signature fundraising events. The events help raise critical operating funds for the foundation’s mission to connect people, places and organizations to worthy causes across Howard County and beyond. The Spring Party will be held on the evening of Wednesday, May…
2022 Individual Philanthropist of the Year: Dr. Lillian Bauder forges lifelong path toward social justice and equity
Dr. Lillian Bauder’s philanthropic life is emblematic of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s reflection, “The moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”From a very young age, Dr. Bauder has been bending the moral arc in her personal life, her professional endeavors, and perhaps most of all through her justice-focused philanthropy.…
2022 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year: M&T Bank boosts daily lives for thousands of people
M&T Bank is a corporate powerhouse of giving, not only locally, but across the nation. In 2021, M&T Bank contributed over $33.9 million to more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations across eight states and the District of Columbia. The bank has donated more than $279.4 million to nonprofits over the past decade, and more than $437.5…
Remembering Chip Lundy
Harold “Chip” Lewis Lundy, a loyal friend and former member of the foundation’s Board of Trustees, passed away surrounded by loved ones at the age of 81 on December 11. Chip was the loving husband of Cathy Lundy. Father of Laurie Lundy, Dianne (Scott) Heeter, Kerry (Chris) Burton. Brother of Vera Jones. “Daddy-Chip” to eight…
Foundation Year-End Giving/Holiday Schedule
The Community Foundation will be staffed during normal business hours Monday to Friday through December 30 EXCEPT for the following dates to observe the seasonal holidays: Closed Friday, December 24 Closed Monday, December 26 Closed Monday, January 2 *UPDATE- PLEASE NOTE*: Due to a heating issue at Athol Manor and the extreme cold temperatures, the…
Important Year-End Giving Information
As we prepare for a busy year-end giving season we wanted to make you aware of a few items: New funds/investment accounts. If you are interested in setting up a new fund, please contact us as soon as possible. We are currently seeing backlogs at major custodians which are taking longer to set up new…
Ponce Bequest Ignites Candlelight Concert Society Endowment
Elsa Ponce had a passion for the performing arts, including classical music and ballet. A longtime supporter of Candlelight Concerts, Elsa also loved reading, art museums, and animals. Originally from Ohio, she resided in Columbia, Maryland, and spent her career at the Social Security Administration at Woodlawn in the office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics.…