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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[...]
Founder’s Day: Columbia 50
On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Horizon Foundation staff participated in “Founder’s Day: A celebration of the vision, leadership and legacy of James Rouse" at Howard Community College (HCC). The event was presented by the Columbia 50th[...]
Howard County Budget Falls Short of Ensuring Bikeway Transportation Options Requested by 1,000+ People and 18 Community Groups
Joint Statement on FY2018 Capital Budget by the Bicycling Advocates of Howard County and the Horizon Foundation The Horizon Foundation and Bicycling Advocates of Howard County issued the following joint statement in response to the[...]
Horizon Foundation Statement on Protecting Affordable Health Care
The Affordable Care Act expanded health care coverage to 20,000 people in Howard County. Today, Henry Posko, Horizon Board chair, Yvette Oquendo, Horizon Board member, and Nikki Highsmith Vernick, Horizon President and CEO joined Senator Ben[...]
First Graduating Class of the Health Care Interpreter Certificate Program
On Saturday, March 4, 2017, 12 students received a certificate of completion from the new health care interpreter certificate Program offered through the division of continuing education and workforce development. This inaugural class began in[...]
Mental Health First Aid
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Register now: FREE for Howard County residents and workers Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack — even if you have no clinical training —[...]
50 Bikeway Supporters Attended This Week’s Budget Hearing
Fifty people came out to the county's budget hearing this week to tell County Executive Allan Kittleman: We want the Bikeway! As you may know, the Bikeway would offer 50 miles of continuous routes and help more[...]
