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A Night of Blooming Elegance: HCAR Cares Spring Gala 2025
On Monday, April 28, 2025, HCAR Cares hosted its Homes & Hearts: Making a Difference Together Spring Gala at Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar in Columbia, Maryland. The evening brought together REALTORS®, Preferred Partners, and community supporters for a night of live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a lively silent auction, a spirited live auction, and a 50/50 raffle — all in celebration of community and compassion. Held under the theme “Blooming Elegance,” the event honored the spirit of giving
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April Quarterly Grants: HCAR Cares Supports Local Changemakers
On April 1st, HCAR Cares had the honor of awarding $5,000 in quarterly grant funding to a group of outstanding organizations whose work is changing lives in Howard County and beyond. Representatives from the Coalition
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🌸 HCAR Cares Spring Gala: “Blooming Elegance” 🌸
Date: April 28th, 2025 | Time: 6 PM – 10 PM Venue: Old Line Kitchen & Cocktails – 6741 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046 Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance and impact
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HCAR Cares Sock Drive – Warm Hearts, One Pair at a Time!
This February, HCAR Cares is excited to kick off our Sock Drive, an initiative dedicated to supporting Grassroots Crisis Intervention, a cornerstone of care in our community. With your help, we aim to provide much-needed
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HCAR Cares Linus Project – Happy Hour & Sock Drive
🌟 Join us for a heartwarming evening with HCAR Cares! 🌟 We’re hosting a Project Linus Happy Hour & Sock Drive, and YOU can help provide warmth and comfort to children in need right here in Howard County,
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🦃 Join Us for the 11th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive! 🦃
As we step into another year of gratitude and giving, HCAR Cares is thrilled to announce the kickoff of our 11th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive! Over the past decade, our community has come together to ensure
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HCAR Cares donates school supplies for local children
Columbia, MD (August 13, 2024) – To help ensure every Howard County child is equipped for a successful academic year, HCAR Cares has donated over $1,000 in school supplies to the organization Prepare for Success
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Apply now to serve on the HCAR Cares Board of Directors
HCAR Cares is now accepting applications for openings on its 2024-25 Board of Directors. Be a part of the continued growth of HCAR’s 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Applications must be submitted by September 13. To apply
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HCAR Cares Back to School Drive
🎒📚 Make a Difference this Back to School Season with HCAR Cares! Join our supply drive from July 8th to August 8th and support local students. All donations will benefit Prepare for Success, ensuring every
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2024 HCAR Cares Pet Idol – Voting Open
VOTING FOR HCAR CARES PET IDOL IS NOW OPEN! This year’s competition is fierce, as our contestants have entered the 2024 HCAR Cares Pet Idol, bringing their A-game! Now, it’s up to you to cast
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[Our grant from HCAR Cares] allowed us to help hundreds and hundreds of students by purchasing composition notebooks, pencils, pens, and binders – so the students can feel that they are equipped with everything they need. We appreciate them helping us support the students in need in our community.
– Greta Luhar, The Kindness Pantry
