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May 2020 newsletter: $1+ million in emergency grants, new tips from Speak(easy) Howard
Horizon Foundation commits over $1 million in COVID-19 response grants Moving aggressively to fulfill its mission to improve the health of Howard County residents, the Horizon Foundation has committed over $1 million in grants to meet[...]
Sign on to support funding mental health services in schools
#MentalHealthMatters Support mental health funding in the school system budget In these challenging times, we are reminded of what we share in common. All of us are deeply concerned for the health and wellbeing of[...]
Howard County Funders Announce $205,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Grants
HoCoRespond Launches Second Fundraising Challenge Goal of $200,000; Nonprofits Can Now Apply for Second Round of Funding […]
Horizon Foundation Announces $1 Million in New COVID-19 Emergency Grants
Foundation to focus on support for front line health care workers, vulnerable residents […]
Proposed FY 2021 Budget Includes $7.38 Million in County Funds for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
This is a stressful and uncertain time for all of us but thankfully, there is some good news to celebrate – in the form proposed FY 2021 County Budget, released by Howard County Executive Calvin[...]
HoCoRespond COVID-19 Emergency Funds Available to Howard County Nonprofits Application Process Opens April 6, 2020
HoCoRespond COVID-19 Emergency Funds Available to Howard County Nonprofits Application Process Opens April 6, 2020 […]
Howard County Funders Aim to Raise $100,000 in 10 Days to Address Coronavirus
Howard County Funders Aim to Raise $100,000 in 10 Days to Address Coronavirus HoCoRespond.com Raising Money and Giving Grants to Nonprofits in Howard County […]
Op-ed: Health is not the same for everyone in Howard County
Baltimore Sun Op-ed: Health is not the same for everyone in Howard County | COMMENTARY By Nikki Highsmith Vernick | March 17, 2020 "The Horizon Foundation in 2018 added a key priority to our list[...]
Howard County Times: New Howard after-school sports program seeks to provide middle schoolers with a space to play, make friends
"New Howard after-school sports program seeks to provide middle schoolers with a space to play, make friends" By Jess Nocera, Howard County Times | March 18, 2020 "Murray Hill Middle School’s gym came alive on[...]
Howard County Philanthropies Coordinate Coronavirus Response
Howard County Philanthropies Coordinate Coronavirus Response Local funders announce new emergency funds and actions to support the community Columbia, Md. – Four local philanthropies have announced new emergency funds and actions to support community[...]
Horizon Foundation Office Closed, Staff Working Remotely, Phone Lines Open
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold, the Horizon Foundation is actively monitoring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Howard County Health Department. We will continue to follow their guidance and[...]
UPDATE: Speaking Easy Over Dinner Postponed
***UPDATE: Due to the growing threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our region, this event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.*** Register for your catered meal[...]
Support Mental Health in Schools
Take action now Tell county leaders to invest in mental health services for students Through a new 30-school pilot program jointly funded by the county and the Horizon Foundation, the Howard County Public School System[...]
Horizon Foundation Joins LOCAL Maryland Coalition to Protect Local Laws
On Jan. 17, the Horizon Foundation joined Sugar Free Kids Maryland, the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), the American Heart Association, Sierra Club and other members of the LOCAL Maryland coalition to announce the coalition’s[...]
Horizon Foundation Awarded Over $1.8 Million in Grants to Nearly 80 Community Programs in 2019
The Horizon Foundation announced today that they awarded $1.87 million in grants to 79 organizations and members of the community in 2019 as part of its mission to improve health and wellness for people who[...]
New Report: Howard County Faces Stark Racial Health Disparities
Howard County Faces Stark Racial Health Disparities, New Report Finds Disparities in infant mortality, chronic disease, mental health and other indicators highlight need to prioritize and expand opportunities for better health for all COLUMBIA, Md.[...]
Streets for All Members Support WalkHoward Plan at County Council Hearing
Howard County needs better sidewalks, crosswalks, bus landing pads and paths so people can safely and comfortably walk anywhere they need to go. Research shows that improving a community’s walkability can improve public health, the[...]
Horizon Foundation Announces Two New Trustees
The Horizon Foundation has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of trustees: technology executive Gopi Suri and Mark Cissell, president and CEO of KatzAbosch, an accounting firm. The new trustees will[...]
