Foundation Vision

ORGANIZATIONAL VISION

To be a leader in innovative health and wellness philanthropy; in the development of model, evidence-based strategies to improve community health and wellness; and in achieving the highest level of health possible within a community context of increasing urbanization and accelerating life demands.

COMMUNITY VISION

The Horizon Foundation is intent on establishing enduring partnerships with other philanthropies, not-for-profit and volunteer organizations, local and state governments, academic institutions, and the business community. We are also committed to promoting the use of comprehensive information in problem analysis to formulate the most effective responses. As The Horizon Foundation evolves, we will adapt to the changing needs of the Howard County community. In the long term, the Foundation and our community partners intend to create conditions where:

• Community residents of all economic levels are able to achieve their maximum health and wellness potential
  
  
• Early intervention, wellness, health promotion, and health maintenance programs are the primary approach for solving health problems in the county
  
  
• The public schools, the faith community, and local corporations will be actively involved in the pursuit of community health and wellness
  
  
• The county significantly exceeds national community health goals in all categories
  
  
• Best practices have been embraced and, in the aggregate, the county is a model for cooperative partnerships among community institutions
  
  
• There is, for all residents, a tangible and vibrant sense of community
  
  
• Access to basic health care is a reality for all community residents
  
  
• Threats to quality of life associated with increasing urbanization within the county have been minimized
  
  
• At-risk individuals receive effective, culturally appropriate, and sensitive health and human services
  
  
• The medical model of health care represents one, but not necessarily the only, important method of addressing priority community health and wellness concerns