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 Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 6680 Martin Road in Columbia.
The Spring Party offers an evening of networking and socializing with the foundation’s donors, friends and community leaders as well as food trucks, a raw bar, Sobar zero-alcohol cocktails, craft beer and wine, an ice cream truck and candy bar and live acoustic music. Guests may also tour Athol Manor, one of the oldest residential properties in Howard County.
“A local rite of spring for more than 40 years, the Community Foundation’s Spring Party continues to be the networking event of the season in Howard County,” said Beverly White-Seals, president and CEO of the foundation. “We’re looking forward to welcoming community leaders and foundation friends to our beautiful home in Columbia and hope to see you there.”
Proceeds from the Spring Party will benefit the foundation’s programs and services promoting local philanthropy and providing grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving Howard County. Early-bird tickets cost $100 before May 1. For more information, tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit bit.ly/2024-SpringParty.
The Community Foundation of Howard County serves as a knowledgeable, trusted partner that forges connections between donors and nonprofit organizations to provide impactful investments in Howard County. Since 2020, the foundation awarded more than $7 million through more than 1,200 grants to organizations delivering human service, arts and cultural, educational and civic programs. Money for the grant programs comes primarily from income generated by the foundation’s endowment supported by more than 375 funds established by Howard County businesses, families and individuals. For more information, visit CFHoCo.org or call 410-730-7840.
