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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…

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!

Parking for 2025 Spring Party
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Parking for 2025 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. Beth Shalom is located at 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia, Md. A shuttle bus will run continuously during the event to bring guests to Athol Manor and back to…

2025 Spring Party Information
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2025 Spring Party Information

The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) will host its annual Spring Party on Thursday, May 15. The Spring Party will again be on the grounds of The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor in Columbia from 5-8 p.m. With a tasty variety of food trucks, raw bar, wine, local beer and Sobar zero-alcohol offerings…

Spring Party ’24 Photo Gallery
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Spring Party ’24 Photo Gallery

On gorgeous May evening, the Community Foundation of Howard County hosted its annual Spring Party at our home at The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor in Columbia. A wonderful group of attendees turned out to network with old and new friends, enjoy delicious and fun food and drinks and celebrate local philanthropy. photos by…

Parking for 2024 Spring Party
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Parking for 2024 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. Beth Shalom is located at 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia, Md. A shuttle bus, sponsored by our friends at Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc., will run continuously during the event…

2024 Spring Party Information
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2024 Spring Party Information

The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) will host its annual Spring Party on Thursday, May 16. The Spring Party will again be on the grounds of The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor in Columbia from 5-8 p.m. With a tasty variety of food trucks, raw bar, wine, local beer and Sobar zero-alcohol offerings…

2023 Spring Party Information
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2023 Spring Party Information

The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) will host its annual Spring Party on Wednesday, May 24. The Spring Party will again be on the grounds of The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor in Columbia from 5-8 p.m. With a tasty variety of food trucks, raw bar, wine, local beer and Sobar zero-alcohol offerings…

Spring Party Grand Raffle
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Spring Party Grand Raffle

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…