A permanent endowment fund has been established at The Columbia Foundation, Howard County’s community foundation, to honor Emily Lincoln, a Howard County real estate agent and community activist who died February 2012. Lincoln’s son John Lincoln established the fund with donations in her memory from her friends and family.
“When you lose someone close to you, you want to honor who that person was and their personal legacy. You really want to help carry their passions forward so that everyone can celebrate not only their life, but also the personal relationships that are unique to everyone they touched,” John Lincoln said.
Income from the designated fund will equally support the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts and Family and Children’s Services of Central Maryland, two organizations Emily Lincoln served.
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Lincoln spent more than four decades in Columbia, where she championed social justice and served community agencies and organizations. She worked with The Columbia Foundation and The Columbia Bank to bring more affordable housing to Howard County. In addition, she was involved with Bring Back the Vision, an organization that supported plans to redevelop downtown Columbia.
“She dedicated much of her adult life to giving back to Columbia through her personal involvement in a number of organizations and causes. The Emily Lincoln Fund offers everyone the opportunity to continue to celebrate that passion and continue her legacy,” John Lincoln said.
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For more information or to donate to the Emily Lincoln Fund, contact The Columbia Foundation at 410-730-7840.
The Columbia Foundation, founded in 1969, has awarded more than $12 million in grants to Howard County nonprofit 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 300 funds established by Howard County businesses, families and individuals. For more information, visit www.columbiafoundation.org or call 410-730-7840.