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Howard County School Wellness Policy Gets Top National Ranking
The school wellness policy developed by the Howard County Board of Education was ranked among the best in the nation, according to a recent evaluation by the Yale University Rudd Center for Food Policy and[...]
Maryland Children to Benefit from New Child Care Center Health and Nutrition Standards
Annapolis — Tens of thousands of Maryland children who attend licensed child care centers will enjoy healthier drink choices and activities starting next year, thanks to a bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly and[...]
Report Details Economic Impacts of Obesity in Howard County
A new study from the Sage Policy Group released today estimates that obesity may cost Howard County businesses as much as $169 million in economic losses each year, a loss that represents approximately 2,500 jobs.[...]
Horizon Foundation Announces Student Film Competition Winners
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOfH4CjTC0Q] The Horizon Foundation last night announced the winners of the 2013 Howard County Unsweetened “Your Voice, Your Choice” student film contest at a “red carpet” event featuring Grammy-nominated singer Mario Barrett and Emmy-award winning[...]
Horizon Foundation awards over $1 million in grants in 2013
Continuing its long history of support for numerous local organizations working to improve health and wellness in Howard County, Maryland, the Horizon Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants in 2013. “We are driven by[...]
Annual Meeting Recap
The Horizon Foundation hosted its 2013 annual meeting on June 4th at Howard County Community College. Attended by a mix of community leaders and healthcare providers, the meeting focused on the Foundation’s accomplishments over the[...]
Horizon Foundation awards over $1 million in grants in 2012
The Horizon Foundation gave out over $1 million in grants in 2012 to numerous local organizations working on public health initiatives in Howard County, Maryland. “Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of[...]
Former Foundation Trustees
Name Begin End Steven Adler 1/1/01 12/31/08 Duane Alexander 1/1/12 12/31/15 David Anderson 1/1/06 12/1/11 David Barrett 9/1/06 8/31/14 Lily Bengfort 1/1/13 1/21/16 Guillermo Birmingham 1/1/11 10/21/13 Judith Britz 1/1/99 12/1/06 Ron Carlson 6/1/98 12/1/01[...]
