The Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy will take place on Tuesday, December 9. Please join us as we gather for a joyous evening of food, fellowship and philanthropy. The event will be held in the Cameo Ballroom at Turf Valley Resort and is likely to sell out. We recommend you…
Community Relief Fund “Neighbors in Need” Campaign
The Howard County Community Relief Fund functions as a permanent, flexible philanthropic fund that mobilizes donations, coordinates grants, and supports recovery and resilience during local crises. The fund traces its roots to the July 2016 flash flood in Ellicott City, when intense rainfall caused sudden, destructive flooding that overwhelmed homes and businesses and prompted a…
Winter Growth Earns 2025 Casey and Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award
The Community Foundation of Howard County has announced that Winter Growth is the recipient of the 2025 Casey and Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award. The award will be presented to Winter Growth at the Foundation’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on the evening of Tuesday, December 9. The Willis Award celebrates some of…
Community Foundation of Howard County Names Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny the 2025 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) is pleased to announce that Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC (DARS) has been selected as the Corporate Philanthropist of the Year for 2025. This honor recognizes the firm’s outstanding commitment to giving back, its culture of service and its leadership in strengthening the Howard County community. Each…
Smart Giving Strategies: Year-End Gifts
Your generosity continues to fuel transformative projects across Howard County. As the heart of philanthropy in Howard County, our team is always here to help you meet your philanthropic goals, maximize your impact, and get the most tax benefits from your giving. Here are some ideas for your year-end giving: To help you make the…
Thomas Clement and Wonsook Kim Named as 2025 Philanthropists of the Year
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) is pleased to announce that Thomas Clement and Wonsook Kim have been named Philanthropists of the Year for 2025. This honor recognizes the couple’s outstanding commitment to giving back and their leadership in strengthening the Howard County community. Thomas Clement is a Korean-born adoptee who came to the…
Chamber Music Maryland Earns 2025 Jean Moon Legacy Builder Award
Chamber Music Maryland (CMM) has been selected as the Community Foundation of Howard County’s 2025 recipient of the Jean Moon Legacy Builder Award. The award will be presented to Chamber Music Maryland at the Foundation’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on the evening of Tuesday, December 9. The event will be held in the…
CFHC Leadership Council: United to Inspire Lifelong Giving Across Howard County
(Pictured above from left to right – Top Row: Scot Millen, Bruce Harvey, Melissa Curtin, Barbara Lawson. Middle Row: Mary Ann Scully, Bob Sheff. Front Row: Malynda Madzel, Mike Davis, Steve Sass.)
Celebrating Leadership and Legacy with the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) was proud to join the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County (WGC) at last night’s Leadership & Legacy Happy Hour, where CFHC staff were all present to celebrate the Circle’s ongoing impact and upcoming leadership transition. “The WGC is one of our most dynamic and community-driven funds, and…
At the Heart of Generosity & Community
This summer, I had the privilege of joining the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) as the new President & CEO. As I’ve transitioned into the role, I’ve spent a lot of time listening, learning, and connecting with the people who make our community thrive. These first months have also been a time of focusing…