New for 2023: “I Love Maryland” Grand Raffle Whether you are attending the Community Foundation of Howard County’s 2023 Spring Party on May 24th or not, you can support the event and the organization by purchasing tickets for the Maryland-themed Grand Raffle presented by our friends at The Kahlert Foundation. All proceeds from the raffle…
Parking for 2023 Spring Party
We have arranged for guests to park for free nearby at Beth Shalom as the primary option. Please look for spots at Beth Shalom first. Two shuttle buses will run continuously during the event to bring guests to Athol Manor and back to their cars. Shuttles will run from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Shuttle…
Board of Trustees Profile: Sang Oh
Where did you grow up? Go to school? I was born in Seoul, Korea and immigrated to the United States with my family when I was five years old. We came to Columbia where I learned to speak English, eat pizza at Barry’s in the Mall and graduated from Atholton HS. I received my undergraduate…
CFHoCo to Hold Annual Spring Party on May 24
COLUMBIA, Md.—The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, will hold the annual Spring Party outdoors on the foundation’s grounds at The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 6680 Martin Road…
Board of Trustees Profile: Hima Jain
Where did you grow up? Go to school? I grew up in Delhi, India, and that’s also where I finished my formal schooling. What did/do you do in your “day job?” I started my career as a graphic designer and moved to the hot new field (then) of internet and web designing soon after. Later…
Dates Set for 2023 CFHoCo Spring Party, Annual Dinner
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) has announced the 2023 dates for its two signature fundraising events. The events help raise critical operating funds for the foundation’s mission to connect people, places and organizations to worthy causes across Howard County and beyond. The Spring Party will be held on the evening of Wednesday, May…
Bridges to Housing Stability Wins 2022 Casey & Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award
Jennifer Broderick, Executive Director of Bridges to Housing Stability, accepts the 2022 Casey & Pebble Willis “Making a Difference” Award. (l to r) Beverly White-Seals, Bob Willis, Dave Willis, Jen Broderick
Jessica Zuniga Earns 2022 Leadership Council Award
Jessica Zuniga, the board chair of Bridges to Housing Stability, has been named the winner of the 2022 Community Foundation of Howard County Leadership Council Award. Zuniga received the award and a $1,000 grant in her name at the foundation’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy on December 1. This $1,000 unrestricted award recognizes a…
Foundation Year-End Giving/Holiday Schedule
The Community Foundation will be staffed during normal business hours Monday to Friday through December 30 EXCEPT for the following dates to observe the seasonal holidays: Closed Friday, December 24 Closed Monday, December 26 Closed Monday, January 2 *UPDATE- PLEASE NOTE*: Due to a heating issue at Athol Manor and the extreme cold temperatures, the…
Important Year-End Giving Information
As we prepare for a busy year-end giving season we wanted to make you aware of a few items: New funds/investment accounts. If you are interested in setting up a new fund, please contact us as soon as possible. We are currently seeing backlogs at major custodians which are taking longer to set up new…