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Horizon Foundation Announces Three New Trustees
The Horizon Foundation has announced three new members to its board of trustees: Jonathan Ilsong Ahn, Esq., an attorney and Korean American community leader; Catherine Hamel, president of Gilchrist Hospice Care; and Brian Hepburn, MD,[...]
2018 Community Opportunity Grants Cycle Now Open
The Foundation awards grants to organizations that benefit people who live or work in Howard County. Organizations must be nonprofits or public entities. The Foundation places a high priority on organizations that are able to[...]
2017 Year in Review
This holiday season, we are especially grateful for our partners and a shared commitment to a healthier Howard County. We have a lot to celebrate this year, including these top seven highlights of 2017: In March,[...]
Horizon Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants in 2017
Columbia, Md. ― The Horizon Foundation awarded more than $1 million in grants in 2017 to community programs advancing the mission to improve health and wellness for people who live or work in Howard County,[...]
Three Local Residents Win Changemaker Challenge with $10,000 to Launch Social Change Projects
Last night, the Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland named three members of the Howard County community as winners of the Changemaker Challenge. The winners were selected among 10 finalists who presented their[...]
Horizon Foundation Staff Member Named as 2017 Daily Record Leading Women Honoree
Baltimore, Md., October 11, 2017 — The Daily Record has selected Olivia Doherty, director of communications, Horizon Foundation, to receive one of the 2017 Leading Women awards. The Daily Record’s Leading Women awards honor 50 women[...]
Open Streets Howard County Brings Out 1,000+ People for Biking, Walking
More than 1,000 people experienced the vision for a more bikeable, walkable community at the Horizon Foundation’s third Open Streets Howard County on Oct. 1 in Ellicott City. The family-friendly event provided local residents with[...]
Horizon Foundation Presented with MDAAP Child Advocate Award
Horizon Foundation President & CEO Nikki Highsmith Vernick, MDAAP Chapter Vice President Maria Brown, MD, FAAP and MDAAP Chapter Diana Fertsch, MD. Photo courtesy of MDAAP. On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Horizon Foundation received[...]
2017 Horizon Foundation Strategic Health Initiative Grants Request for Proposals
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[...]
Maryland Legislature Passes Bill to Ease Use of Electronic Advance Directives
Maryland's 2016 legislative session in Annapolis ended this month with a win for electronic advance directives. State lawmakers have passed a bill that will make it significantly easier for Marylanders to electronically document[...]
Horizon Foundation Applauds Passage of Howard County Bicycle Master Plan, Urges Continued Progress on Developing Complete Streets Policy
Columbia, MD – The Horizon Foundation commends Howard County lawmakers for passing a resolution that would establish the county’s first bicycle master plan and pave the way for a new “complete streets” approach to road[...]
Maryland Public Health Association Presents Council Chairman Calvin Ball with Legislator of the Year Award
Council Chairman Calvin Ball with Horizon President and CEO Nikki Highsmith Vernick Yesterday, the Maryland Public Health Association presented Howard County Council Chairman Calvin Ball with the Michaeline R. Fedder Public Health Legislator of the[...]
Survey Finds Strong Support for Healthy Vending
A poll released today shows strong support in Howard County for legislation that would expand healthy food and drink choices in vending machines on government property. The poll of more than 600 registered voters was[...]
#HealthHeroes
They don’t have super powers, or wear capes and costumes. They aren’t fighting fantastical villains or saving the universe. They don’t stand out in a crowd or sparkle with movie magic. But they’re bigger heroes[...]
Horizon Foundation Staff Member Named to Daily Record 2017 VIP List
The Daily Record Announces Winners of the VIP List Baltimore, Md., July 11, 2017 — The Daily Record has named Chelsea A. Williams, MPH, CCPH, senior communications associate, the Horizon Foundation to the[...]
Howard County Bikeshare Launches in Columbia
Howard County Bikeshare launched this week with a network of seven bikeshare stations with 70 bikes for short term use to members, including both electric assist and traditional bikes. County Executive Allan Kittleman kicked off the[...]
Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland Launch Changemaker Challenge, Seeking Innovative Ideas to Address Social Issues in Howard County
Three winners to receive $10,000 in seed funding and project consultation Columbia, Md. – The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland announced today the launch of the first-ever Changemaker Challenge, focused on sparking[...]
Free mental health trainings this summer and fall
Grassroots is offering a series of training courses FREE to people who live or work in Howard County. Registration is currently open for some of these session dates. Register now. Below are all available trainings[...]
