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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[...]
Congratulations Changemaker Challenge Finalists!
The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland have named the finalists for the 2019 Changemaker Challenge! We are grateful for the 56 applicants who submitted their big ideas for social change, and[...]
2019 Mental Health Film Festival: Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Columbia
One evening. Four films. Hundreds of community members who care about mental health. Join the Horizon Foundation for the 2019 Mental Health Film Festival, an event to build awareness and compassion for members of[...]
County Council Holds Hearing on Complete Streets Resolution
On September 16, the Streets for All coalition gathered supporters to testify on County Executive Calvin Ball's proposed complete streets resolution in front of the Howard County Council. Read the full text of the resolution[...]
County Executive Introduces Complete Streets Resolution
Advocates say measure is a “great launching point” to making streets more accessible and safe Today, County Executive Calvin Ball pre-filed a new resolution with the County Council to further support the implementation of complete[...]
July 2019 newsletter: Calling All Changemakers, Healthy Vending, Emotional Support Humans in the News
What’s your big idea for social change in Howard County? You could win up to $25,000 The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland want to hear YOUR innovative ideas to make Howard County[...]
Horizon Foundation Announces Two New Staff Members: Jennifer Arice White and Kerry Darragh
The Horizon Foundation is pleased to welcome two new staff members - Jennifer Arice White and Kerry Darragh. Jennifer joins the team as senior community engagement officer. In this role, she will lead community outreach[...]
Emotional Support Humans in the news
The movement is spreading as a growing number of Emotional Support Humans are taking the pledge, and our latest ads are showing up in Facebook and Instagram newsfeeds. Launched in May, the Horizon Foundation’s marketing[...]
Changemaker Challenge 2019: What’s your big idea to spark social change in Howard County?
Here’s your chance to win up to $25k in prize money! The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland announced today the launch of the second Changemaker Challenge, focused on sparking innovation and fresh[...]
