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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[...]
Happy New Year! See our 2019 highlights…
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2020, we are excited to look forward at the year ahead and reflect on the highlights of 2019. Together, we are making great strides to improve health and[...]
Streets for All Supporters Testify at First County Budget Hearing for FY 2021
On Monday night, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted the first public hearing to formulate his proposed FY 2021 budget. The Streets for All Coalition was there to testify in support of the $2.75 million[...]
WJZ: “Sidewalks to Nowhere”
"Sidewalks To Nowhere: Group Wants Howard County To Take Action On 'Complete Streets' Effort" Reported by Mike Schuh, WJZ, Nov. 11, 2019 Our Streets for All coalition has been ramping up the pressure to[...]
Congratulations, 2019 Changemaker Challenge Winners!
The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland award $60,000 to big ideas for social change in Howard County The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland came together to award four winners[...]
Hundreds of community members gather for 2019 Mental Health Film Festival
Thank you for a memorable Mental Health Film Festival! We are overwhelmed and grateful to the hundreds of community members who attended our 2019 Mental Health Film Festival. At the event, attendees heard from Maryland[...]
Deadline Extended! RFP: Mental Health Outreach and Community Engagement Grant Opportunity
Please note: Mental health outreach grants are currently closed. Background The Horizon Foundation is the largest independent health philanthropy in Maryland. We lead community change so everyone in Howard County can live a longer,[...]
Health Affairs Grantwatch: “Why We Are Building A Community Of ‘Emotional Support Humans'”
Horizon Foundation President and CEO Nikki Highsmith Vernick penned a guest blog post in Health Affairs' Grantwatch explaining the beginnings of the Emotional Support Human Etiquette campaign and how we are addressing mental health[...]
Oct. 2019 newsletter: Changemaker Challenge finalists, last call for Mental Health Film Festival tix…
Congratulations, Changemaker Challenge finalists! See them live Nov. 11 The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland have named nine finalists for the 2019 Changemaker Challenge! We are grateful for the 56 applicants who[...]
Statement on Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings
Representative Elijah Cummings passed away early this morning at the age of 68. A Baltimore City native, he represented Maryland’s seventh district, which includes the majority of Howard County as well as parts of Baltimore[...]
County Council Passes Complete Streets Resolution
Last night, the Howard County Council approved a resolution introduced by County Executive Calvin Ball to establish a complete streets policy in the county. Complete streets is a term describing roads that allow safe and[...]
