Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

06/12/2026

The most meaningful gifts are often the ones that arrive long after the giver is gone, shaping a community for generations they will never meet.

CFAAC Director of Planned Giving Thomas Perkins is inviting you to honor that kind of generosity. The Legacy Award recognizes a family or individual whose significant contribution to one or more local nonprofits came through a planned gift, whether a bequest, life insurance, real estate, personal property, or cash made during their lifetime or as part of their estate plan. These are the gifts that quietly secure the future of Anne Arundel County.

Do you know someone who has thought that deeply about their legacy? Nominate them by July 9 at cfaac.org/nominate and join us November 12 at Live Casino & Hotel Maryland for the Celebration of Philanthropy.

06/10/2026

Some people leave a mark on a community that lasts for generations. 💙
CFAAC Board Member Marcie Gibbons is inviting you to honor someone like that.

The Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award, named for CFAAC's late founder and first executive director, recognizes individuals who have advanced philanthropy through long-standing leadership, creative problem-solving, and bringing people and organizations together for the greater good.

Think of someone who has dedicated their life to making Anne Arundel County better. Nominate them by July 9 at cfaac.org/nominate and celebrate with us November 12 at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.

06/09/2026

We are so excited to see the Fund for Anne Arundel at work this summer! Through a wonderful collaboration with the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and The Miracle Temple Inc. Church, a new farmers' market-style food distribution is coming to South County later this summer, bringing fresh, locally sourced produce directly to neighbors who need it most. This is the power of community partnerships in action, and none of it would be possible without the generous donors who give to the Fund for Anne Arundel. Thank you for making moments like this happen.

We'd like to give a big thank you to the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County and its Fund for Anne Arundel! Thanks to the foundation's generosity, we'll be able to pilot a farmers' market-style food distribution in South County starting later this summer! We are excited to bring fresh, locally sourced produce to our neighbors in South County, in partnership with The Miracle Temple Inc. Church.

06/08/2026

Know a young person who's already changing the world? Nominate them!

CFAAC Board Member Ed Evans is encouraging the community to recognize the next generation of leaders. The Young Volunteer of the Year Award honors a student or youth group, elementary through college, who has shown extraordinary commitment through volunteering, fundraising, mentoring, tutoring, or building their own charitable programs.

Nominations close July 9. Submit yours at cfaac.org/nominate and join us November 12 at Live Casino & Hotel Maryland for the Celebration of Philanthropy.

06/05/2026

CFAAC proudly welcomes the Mary Smith AAWGT Lifetime Membership Fund to our family of funds.

The Mary Smith AAWGT Lifetime Membership Fund is an an Endowed Fund established to support Anne Arundel Women Giving Together, a women's giving circle and its mission to support grantmaking activities that are devoted to improving the lives, health, education, and well-being of women, their children, and families.

Learn about our entire fund family at https://cfaac.org/fund-directory

06/04/2026

The June edition of the CFAAC Community Connector is here! This month, read a message from President & CEO John Rodenhausen, learn about a record-breaking grant cycle from the Fund for Anne Arundel, find out how to nominate someone for the 2026 Celebration of Philanthropy Awards, and discover upcoming events and grant opportunities for nonprofits and professional advisors. Read the full newsletter: https://bit.ly/4vvjui9

06/03/2026

Do you regularly interact with young people? This in-person course will equip you with the skills to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents ages 12–18, and connect them with the right support.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
June 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$25/person (materials and refreshments included; bring your own lunch)
Limited to 30 participants
Register and learn more: https://bit.ly/4fFduP0

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc., Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS), National Council for Mental Wellbeing

06/01/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is here, and behind every number is a story worth knowing.

$9.7 million in grantmaking. 856 grants distributed across Anne Arundel County. 44 new funds opened this year. Eleven Field of Interest Funds responding to food insecurity, mental health, the arts, and more. And behind all of it: families who stayed in their homes, classrooms that got the supplies they needed, and nonprofits that ended the year stronger than they started.

Read the full report and see what your community made possible: https://bit.ly/4nUwKtW

05/29/2026

CFAAC proudly welcomes the Whitcomb Charitable Fund to our family of funds.

The Whitcomb Charitable Fund is a partially endowed Donor Advised Fund held at the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, established to support the philanthropic interests of the fund advisor(s).

Learn more about the fund: https://bit.ly/49LzKTG

05/28/2026

Unlock Your Grant Potential! 🌟

Calling all nonprofits! Join us for the Impact100 Greater Chesapeake 2026 RFA Workshops. Whether you're new to our grant application or looking to refine your skills, this is your chance to learn from board members about our process.

Workshop Details:

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:45 - 7:30 PM

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 - 11 AM

📍 Location: Anne Arundel County Nonprofit Center, 41 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032

Why Attend?

Expert Guidance: Gain insights from Impact100 board members.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with other nonprofits and explore collaboration possibilities.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your organization and amplify your impact. RSVP now and take the first step towards securing the funding your nonprofit deserves. 🚀

RSVP: https://forms.gle/NvEGSs6HriwR5QcGA