CFHoCo Announces 2021 Community Grant Awards
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CFHoCo Announces 2021 Community Grant Awards

The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) has announced its 2021 community grant awards supporting nonprofits throughout Howard County, Maryland. A total of $201,000 will be distributed across 36 nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents across the community. “The Community Foundation of Howard County is pleased to work with so many amazing nonprofits…

Hima and Rajiv Jain Establish the Jain Matching Fund for India COVID Relief
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Hima and Rajiv Jain Establish the Jain Matching Fund for India COVID Relief

Did You Know . . . That the largest group of foreign-born residents in Howard County are classified by the Asian Indian. The second largest group of foreign-born residents are Korean. That in India more than a million cases of COVID-19 were recorded over three days alone, and thousands have died.  That hospitals and medical…

Thank You to Our Spring Party Sponsors
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Thank You to Our Spring Party Sponsors

The Community Foundation of Howard County would like to recognize and thank our tremendous sponsors who helped make our 2021 virtual Spring Party a big success: Our Presenting Sponsor: Apple Ford. Apple Ford and the Doetsch Family went above and beyond with their support to ensure this evening is a success for the foundation. Our…

Lance Christopher Mercy Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Established at CFHoCo
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Lance Christopher Mercy Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Established at CFHoCo

The endowed scholarship will be awarded in perpetuity to a River Hill HS student The family of Lance Mercy has established a new endowed scholarship at the Community Foundation of Howard County. The Lance Christopher Mercy Scholar-Athlete Scholarship will award a minimum of $1,000 each year to a graduating senior at River Hill High School.…

2021 Spring Party!
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2021 Spring Party!

Join us for the premier networking event of the season – the annual Community Foundation of Howard County Spring Party! The business and nonprofit communities will gather – virtually – for this always-fun evening of networking and socializing with CFHoCo’s incredible donors, friends and community leaders. THE EVENING WILL FEATURE: We’ll be announcing the foundation’s…

One Woman’s Perspective on Black Lives Matter
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One Woman’s Perspective on Black Lives Matter

Growing up in Washington, D.C. from the days of overt segregation in the 1950’s and 60’s, through the civil rights movement during the late 60’s and 70’s, I grew accustomed to images of brutality against Blacks. While the legal landscape, legislative advances and public opinion have gradually shifted over the years, it’s never a certainty…

CFHoCo “Did You Know” Podcast with Ying Matties
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CFHoCo “Did You Know” Podcast with Ying Matties

(photo credit to @StopHateinHoCo) Welcome to “CFHoCo Did You Know,” a podcast that shines a light on significant issues in our community and seeks to connect people, places and organizations to worthy causes across Howard County, Maryland, and beyond. On this episode of the CFHoCo “Did You Know” podcast, Beverly White-Seals, the president and CEO…

Juliet Gomez Joins CFHoCo Staff
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Juliet Gomez Joins CFHoCo Staff

The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, welcomed Juliet Gomez to the staff as executive assistant to the president and CEO, Beverly White-Seals. Juliet supports Beverly with day-to-day administrative details and manages her schedule. Juliet is the primary liaison between the foundation and members of…

CFHoCo Accepting 2021 Community Grants Applications
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CFHoCo Accepting 2021 Community Grants Applications

The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) has opened the application process for its 2021 Community Grants Program. The 2021 grants are part of an open grant application process in which any eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit in Howard County may submit a request for funding. “The Community Foundation of Howard County is pleased to work with…