By Melissa Curtin, CFHC President & CEO It was an honor to participate in the Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter’s EmpowerHER 2026 last week alongside an inspiring group of women leaders. I was proud to join fellow panelists Jana Sharp (Sharp Insight, LLC), Elise Krikau (Maryland Food Bank), and Chelsea Brown (The Black Mill),…
Welcome to a New Year of Philanthropy, Partnership & Possibility
As we welcome a new year in Howard County, I am filled with gratitude for the generosity, compassion, and community spirit that continue to define our donors, partners, and neighbors. Last year, we witnessed countless examples of what happens when people come together to care for one another – from supporting vital nonprofit services, to…


