Jerry Seals, M.D. quietly passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on October 13, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1946 in Laurel, Mississippi, the son of George and Mildred (Currie) Seals. After the family moved to Buffalo, New York in 1958, he graduated from Buffalo’s Bennett High School in 1964. He…
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.…
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…
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…
Staff Profile: Jay Vidyarthi
What do you do at the Community Foundation? I run operations at the Foundation. Anything related to keeping the lights on ends up on my messy desk. What do you love about Howard County? People are so neighborly. I popped into my barber’s shop to tell him that my neighbor recommended the same TV show…
Community Foundation of Howard County Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
The Community Foundation of Howard County announces 25 scholarship awards to 23 impressive Howard County graduating seniors. The awards come after a thorough review process of applications and scholarship committee recommendations. “The 2023 scholarships were awarded to exceptional individuals who demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, excellence in extracurricular activities and a strong commitment to…
River Hill’s Arthur Wang Highlights 2023 CFHoCo Scholarship Recipients
In the realm of academic excellence and community involvement, Arthur Wang stands out as an exceptional individual. Having recently been awarded both the Lance Christopher Mercy Scholar-Athlete Scholarship and the Amanda Post “AmandaWins” River Hill High School Student-Athlete Scholarship from the Community Foundation of Howard County, Arthur’s accomplishments extend far beyond his academic and athletic…
Board of Trustees Profile: Marcy Leonard
Where did you grow up? Go to school? I am a Howard County kid who never left Columbia! I attended Stevens Forest and Jeffers Hill Elementary Schools, Owen Brown and Clarksville Middle Schools, and I am a proud Atholton High School graduate. My undergraduate degree is from Haverford College and master’s degree is from Wake…
Impacting Youth through Thoughtful Philanthropy
Dr. Carlessia Hussein believes, by virtue of circumstances beyond their control, that some children need additional help to reach their full potential. This summer 74 Howard County boys will have an extra opportunity because of her vision and philanthropic leadership. The Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship fund was established at the Community Foundation of Howard County…