2024 Celebration of Giving

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Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda, MD

Join us for the annual Celebration of Giving in Montgomery County which brings together hundreds of philanthropists, business leaders, elected officials, and leaders from the region’s premier nonprofits. In addition to celebrating all we have accomplished together, we look forward to honoring our 2024 Montgomery County Philanthropist of the Year.

Contact Olivia Hsu if you wish to support The Community Foundation and our Celebration.

 

Meet Our 2024 Montgomery County
Philanthropist of the Year

Bob Buchanan

Bob Buchanan has devoted his life to building strong, vibrant communities.  As a third-generation builder/developer, his professional journey led him to found Buchanan Partners, one of the leading full-service real estate firms in the Greater Washington region.  While building his business, Bob also became a beloved champion of many vital nonprofits serving Montgomery County, particularly those which champion the arts, help children succeed, and build more equitable communities.  By combining his generosity, business acumen, and ability to galvanize others behind worthy causes, his philanthropic leadership has touched the lives of thousands of people across our community. 

The Community Foundation is grateful to Bob for setting an inspiring example of what’s possible when one is committed to building communities where all people can reach their full potential.

2024 Celebration Host Committee

Mary Pat Alcus

Terry Beaty

Kevin and Diane Beverly

Shirley Brandman

Robert G. Brewer, Jr.

Patrice King Brickman 

Robin Meisner Cameron

Julie Coons

Stewart Edelstein

Michelle Freeman

Sharon Friedman

Stephen S. Fuller

Hope Gleicher and Andy Burness

Solomon Graham

Mimi Brodsky Kress

Catherine Leggett

Cara Lesser

Stacy Murchison

Alice Nappy

Hon. Lily Qi  

 Patricia and Craig Ruppert

Dwight Schar

Hon. Jeffrey Z. Slavin

Carol Trawick

Cliff and Debbie White

Hon. Anthony A. Williams

Linda and Bob Youngentob

Thank You to Our 2024
corporate event sponsors and Community Champions

* As of 11/6/24


BENEFACTORS

 
 
 

Dwight Schar and NVR

Shoenberg Family Fund

 

LEADERS

Mary Pat and Darren Alcus

Buchanan Partners

David and Ann Flanagan

Carl M. Freeman Foundation

Bob and Linda Youngentob/EYA


PARTNERS

Shirley Brandman and Howard M. Shapiro

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Lesley-Jane Dixon 

George Mason University Foundation, Inc.

Alisha and Sean Griffey

Leder Family Foundation

Patricia and Craig Ruppert Family Fund

VisArts

Washington Gas


SUPPORTERS

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

Founders Bank

Hope Gleicher and Andy Burness

Mimi Brodsky Kress and Michael Kress

Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd

NFP, an Aon company

Pettit Family Charitable Foundation

Rodgers Consulting

Neal and Jennifer Simon

Leslie Smith and Jesse Greenspan

Universities at Shady Grove


PATRONS

Mozella Perry Ademiluyi

Kevin and Diane Beverly

Lois Brodsky

Betty Cameron

Robin and Glen Cameron

CBIZ

Julie Coons

Seth and Karen Bonnie Eaton

Stewart Edelstein

Melanie Folstad, RBC Wealth Management

Sharon and Stephen Friedman

Catherine and Ike Leggett

Rosalyn Levy Jonas

Montgomery College

Craig and Denise Pernick

The Ragen Group at Baird

Joan Schaffer

Blake Thomas

Carol Trawick

United Bank