Blog
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[...]
More healthy drinks and snacks coming to Howard County vending machines
Following the passage of legislation four years ago, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the county will be fully implementing the law this fall, ensuring at least 75 percent snacks and drinks in vending[...]
800 Attend Speak(easy) Howard Events at Columbia Festival of the Arts
Thank you to all who joined the Horizon Foundation’s Speak(easy) Howard campaign for our special series of events with Columbia Festival of the Arts! Eight hundred people attended four events – hearing moving personal stories[...]
Horizon Foundation Statement on 2020 Census Ruling
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively blocked the addition of a question about citizenship in the 2020 Census. The question would have threatened the accuracy of the Census count, putting hundreds of[...]
Streets for All: Launching a movement for complete streets in Howard County
The American Heart Association, Horizon Foundation and Bicycling Advocates of Howard County have teamed up to launch a new effort to advocate for safer, connected streets for everyone. We want Streets for All in Howard County! This[...]
Horizon Foundation Announces New Chief Operating Officer
The Horizon Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Brinker as its new chief operating officer. In this role, she will be part of the Foundation’s senior executive team and oversee human resources,[...]
May 2019 newsletter: Emotional Support Humans, New Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Festival of the Arts
Emotional Support Humans Welcome We all know someone in our lives – a friend, a family member, a neighbor – who is struggling with mental health, yet many of us are afraid of saying the[...]
