On October 22, 2016, the Curious Iguana bookstore hosted a Curious Readathon. Every page read during the event raised $2 for the local non-profit organization Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP).
Happy Thanksgiving
Educational Opportunity: The Almanac of American Philanthropy
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County will be presenting guest speaker Karl Zinmeister, editor and principal author of the Philanthropy Roundtable’s magisterial new book The Almanac of American Philanthropy—for a discussion on the past, present, and future of charitable giving in the United States.
Partner Spotlight: Enoch Pratt Free Library's Family Reading Circles
In Enoch Pratt Free Library's Family Reading Circles program, families take part in intergenerational reading groups that help strengthen reading comprehension and stimulate and generate engaging discussions. Families are encouraged to read together, strengthen the family unit through enjoyable literacy activities, and help build family libraries.
Nonprofits Count: The Economic & Social Impact of Nonprofits in Maryland
Join the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, Maryland Nonprofits and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement for a presentation of Nonprofits Count: The Economic & Social Impact of Nonprofits in Anne Arundel County (a Joint Report of Maryland Nonprofits and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement).
Educational Opportunity: Grant Workshop
2016 Exponent Philanthropy National Conference in Chicago: Come Say Hello!
Are you heading to the 2016 Exponent Philanthropy Conference? We'll be there, and would love to connect with other small-staffed foundations who might be attending. Be sure to look for our Program Officer, Kerry McHugh, at her panels, and for board member Alex Serini at the Next Gen convening on Monday evening!
Partner Spotlight: Literacy Council of Frederick County
Partner Event Spotlight: Friends of Great Kids Farm
The Farm is thrilled to be hosting the fourth annual Fall Food and Jazz Festival October 8th from 3:00PM-6:00PM. The Festival has become a highlight of the year for staff, students, and supporters of the farm.
