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Thomas Family Leaves a Lasting Legacy with Generous Bequest to Community Foundation of Howard County
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Thomas Family Leaves a Lasting Legacy with Generous Bequest to Community Foundation of Howard County

Marvin and Marcia Thomas moved to Howard County in 1963. Marvin, who had a graduate degree in library science from the University Michigan, was the first professional librarian in the county. During his tenure as the long-time director of the Howard County Library System, Marvin developed six libraries and oversaw a staff that grew from…

Save the Date: Sept. 25 for “Bev’s Bash”
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Save the Date: Sept. 25 for “Bev’s Bash”

Join us as we celebrate Beverly White-Seals and her career of service in Howard County. The event will be held in the Horowitz Center at Howard Community College from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25. Tickets will be available later this summer. (Note: this was originally scheduled for June 12.) Friends are encouraged to make…

Melissa Curtin Named as New President & CEO of Community Foundation of Howard County
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Melissa Curtin Named as New President & CEO of Community Foundation of Howard County

COLUMBIA, MD (May 14, 2025) — The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Curtin as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 9, 2025. Following a broad national search led by DRiWaterstone Human Capital, the Board of Trustees unanimously selected Curtin to lead the Foundation…

CFHoCo Grants More than $2.1 M in 2024
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CFHoCo Grants More than $2.1 M in 2024

We are thrilled to share the incredible impact that the Community Foundation of Howard County had in the 2024 calendar year. Thanks to the generous support of our donors and fund holders, we were able to distribute more than $2.1 million in grants and scholarships to support the local community. At The Community Foundation of…

Spring Party 2025 Photo Gallery
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Spring Party 2025 Photo Gallery

The Community Foundation of Howard County hosted its annual Spring Party on May 15, 2025, and what an evening it was! A wonderful gathering of community leaders and friends enjoyed a fine spring evening of delicious food, fun entertainment and terrific company. Save the date for next year’s Spring Party – Thursday, May 14, 2026!

Howard Legacy Society
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Howard Legacy Society

Howard Legacy Society members leave a legacy of giving after they are gone by entrusting us with a planned gift to any endowed fund at the Community Foundation of Howard County. HLS members are visionaries because they know that after their lifetime, Howard County will benefit from their continued support. Whether their passion is for…

Foundation Mourns Loss of Anne VandeGrift Barker
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Foundation Mourns Loss of Anne VandeGrift Barker

Anne VandeGrift Barker died Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. She was 84. The daughter of Dr. William B. VandeGrift, a pathologist, and Dorothy B. VandeGrift, a nurse, Anne was born on February 10, 1941, in Baltimore, and where she attended Calvert…

WGC’s “Leave Your Legacy” Virtual Lunch & Learn
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WGC’s “Leave Your Legacy” Virtual Lunch & Learn

Monday, June 16, 12:00 – 12:45 pm A legacy gift is a powerful way to ensure that your values and commitments endure beyond your lifetime.  Join us as we explore various ways you can include charitable giving in your financial and estate planning, helping to ensure that your values live on for future generations. Learn about…

Beverly White-Seals Set to Retire in 2025
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Beverly White-Seals Set to Retire in 2025

Beverly White-Seals, president & CEO of the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo), has announced that she will be retiring from her role later this year after 13 years of dedicated service to the organization. During her tenure, White-Seals has been instrumental in leading the Community Foundation of Howard County to new heights, overseeing record-breaking…