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RFP: Mental Health Outreach and Community Engagement
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, better life. We are committed to improving health through our[...]
Candidate and Community Member “Walk Audit” Shows Need for Better Walking, Biking Facilities
Nearly 100 people—including 16 local political candidates and representatives from People Acting Together in Howard (PATH), Bicycling Advocates of Howard County and the Horizon Foundation—explored the Guilford community on foot this week to learn[...]
Horizon Foundation and Sugar Free Kids Maryland Receive National Award for Work to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption and Promote Healthy Choices
The Horizon Foundation and Sugar Free Kids Maryland have been named recipients of the 2018 National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Public Policy Award for work to reduce sugary drink consumption in Howard[...]
Get your tickets now for Speak(easy) Howard’s unique storytelling event
I Did it My Way: Stories about Creating a Life – and Death – On Your Own Terms Buy your ticket now: $10 Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Soundry, 10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044 Speak(easy)[...]
Announcing our Nov. 10 Equity Summit with Keynote Speaker Ta-Nehisi Coates
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD *Please note, due to limited space, only confirmed registrants will be permitted to attend The[...]
Check out HoCo Unsweetened’s new ads on your favorite TV station, Youtube and Facebook!
From sugary drinks in disguise to sugar cutting hacks for parents, check out our new ads on your favorite TV station, Youtube and Facebook! Is your drink in disguise? Sugary juice drinks pretend to be full[...]
Horizon Foundation Celebrates Legacy of Impact in Howard County At 20th Anniversary Event
Nearly 100 past and current board members and health leaders gathered to commemorate 20 years of the Horizon Foundation improving health and wellness in Howard County on Sept. 27. With new initiatives and strategic priorities,[...]
Naming your health care agent just got easier
MyDirectives accredited by the State of Maryland As part of our work to promote healthy aging, the Horizon Foundation has advocated for easier ways for Marylanders to document their future health care wishes. Recently, the[...]
Register now for a Speak(easy) Howard film screening
Join the Horizon Foundation, Gilchrist and St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church for a Speak(easy) Howard film screening.
RFP: Racial Equity Health Initiative Grant Opportunity
Update: Please note that Racial Equity Health Initiative Grants are now CLOSED. Background The Horizon Foundation believes that every member of our community deserves the opportunity to live a long, healthy life. Yet data show[...]
New ads highlight mental health
As part of the Horizon Foundation's commitment to family mental health and wellness in the county, we are excited to announce a new series of ads highlighting mental health this fall. Listen for our ad[...]
Attend an upcoming mental health training
Register now for a free mental health training! There are several nationally recognized, evidence-based mental health trainings available through Grassroots Crisis Intervention and Howard County General Hospital that are free to Howard County residents and[...]
Register now to attend a Racial Equity Workshop in September
As the Horizon Foundation launches its new Equity initiative, we invite you to join us by attending one of three Racial Equity Workshops in September. If you are passionate about working with communities of color in Howard[...]
Pregunta sobre ciudadanía en el Censo del 2020 perjudica iniciativas de equidad
La semana pasada, el Baltimore Sun publicó una OP-ED de nuestra presidenta y CEO Nikki Highsmith Vernick oponiéndose a la adición de la pregunta de ciudadanía en el censo 2020. Los invitamos a que lea[...]
Baltimore Sun op-ed: Census citizenship question hurts equity efforts
Last week, we announced the launch of our equity initiative which seeks to reduce health disparities and work toward racial equity in health. On Tuesday, our President and CEO Nikki Highsmith Vernick had an op-ed presenting this[...]
Horizon Foundation releases RFP for mental health marketing campaign
The Horizon Foundation Foundation is seeking proposals to create and execute a 12-month social marketing campaign that encourages individuals needing mental health services in Howard County, Maryland to seek treatment. The Foundation’s overall goal is[...]
Horizon Foundation launches new health and equity initiative
We are excited to launch a new initiative around health and equity in Howard County! For the Horizon Foundation, equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to live a long, healthy life[...]
Tiffany Callender selected as 2018 Terrance Keenan Institute fellow
The Horizon Foundation is pleased to announce that Tiffany Callender, senior program officer, has been selected as a 2018 Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy fellow. She is one of 17 health[...]
