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Join the fight against diabetes
Join the fight against diabetes We have a lot to be proud of here in Howard County. From our fantastic schools to our thriving cultural life, it’s no wonder Howard County is often discussed as[...]
Worried about a loved one’s mental health? Help us better support you.
Help us shape the movement! Take our Emotional Support Human survey today. Thank you for your engagement in the Emotional Support Human campaign! We have some questions about how we can improve the campaign to[...]
May newsletter: final FY 2023 budget, mental health, fighting injustice and more!
Subscribe to our newsletter! Big wins for public health in Howard County's FY 2023 budget Great news! On Wednesday, the Howard County Council voted 4-1 to approve the FY 2023 budget, which includes millions for[...]
Howard County approves critical funding for public health in FY 2023 budget
On Wednesday, the Howard County Council voted 4-1 to approve the FY 2023 budget, which includes millions for many important public health initiatives. The Horizon Foundation, Howard County’s community health foundation and the largest independent[...]
Fighting injustice: A note from Nikki
The Horizon Foundation has centered its work in racial equity since the launch of our current strategic plan in 2018. We want everyone in Howard County to live a long, healthy life -- especially those[...]
Mental health: the post-pandemic pandemic
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year it seems more important than ever that we all recognize its importance. A few weeks ago, we hosted our first in-person event in over two years[...]
Register now! Keep Pushing for Change: How Nonprofits Can Thrive During an Election Year
It’s an election year, and even though nonprofit organizations are unable to support or oppose candidates, they can still do much to advance their issues. How can nonprofits navigate election year challenges? In partnership with[...]
April newsletter: Mental health event, policy wins for public health, building what’s next for Howard County and more!
Subscribe to our newsletter! Join us TOMORROW for How Far We've Come: Elevating Mental Health Together Conversations about mental health in our community have never been more important. From expanding local and regional crisis services[...]
Policy change for better health
While Howard County is continuing to work on finalizing its FY 2023 budget, the Maryland General Assembly just wrapped up its annual legislative session. The Howard County State Delegation and other legislative leaders have been[...]
Get your free advance care planning best practices overview
Since creating the Speak(easy) Howard initiative in 2016, we have learned a great deal about successful strategies organizations can use to encourage their communities to name health care agents. We have also learned that health[...]
Howard County likely voters strongly support public health measures
In a recent poll by Lake Research Partners, Howard County likely voters made their voice loud and clear in their strong support of multiple potential health measures. Voters gave their big nod of approval to[...]
TAKE ACTION: Protect $8+ Million in County Funds for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects in FY 2023 Proposed Budget
Photo credit: Howard County Government. See all photos from the press conference here. Take action now! Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball recently released his proposed FY 2023 capital budget, which includes over $8 million for[...]
March newsletter: Elevating Mental Health Together, meet the new equity collaborative and more!
Subscribe to our newsletter! Join us on April 27 for How Fare We've Come: Elevating Mental Health Together Conversations about mental health in our community have never been more important. From expanding local and regional[...]
You’re Invited! Join us for How Far We’ve Come: Elevating Mental Health Together
Featuring special guest speaker Mike Locksley, Head Football Coach at the University of Maryland, and emcee Persia Nicole! Register now! Conversations about mental health in our community have never been more important. From expanding local[...]
Meet our new Racial Equity Collaborative!
This January, the Foundation was thrilled to launch a new cohort of grantees for the Howard County Racial Equity Collaborative. Over the next several years, participating organizations – which were selected through a competitive grants[...]
Support our students’ mental health!
Send your message to County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball The COVID-19 pandemic has brought serious disruption to the lives of our students and their families. Recent data shows that indicators of anxiety and other mental[...]
February newsletter: maternity care, students’ mental health, school wellness, complete streets and more!
Subscribe to our newsletter! Let's support equitable maternity care in Howard County! Over a decade ago, cuts to our public health budget shut down our county-run maternity clinic and it’s been glaringly absent ever[...]
ALL mothers in Howard County deserve access to prenatal care
ALL mothers in Howard County deserve access to prenatal care Howard County prides itself on being one of the healthiest communities in the country – and in many ways, we have made enormous progress in[...]
