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Howard County Likely Voters Support a COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Public School Students
New survey for Horizon Foundation highlights 69% of the county’s likely voters would support a vaccine requirement as schools face surge in COVID cases As the nation continues to grapple with a dramatic surge in[...]
New Trustee Joins Horizon Foundation Board
The Horizon Foundation has announced the appointment of financial expert Sekou “Koe” Murphy to its board of trustees. He will serve a four-year term on the 18-member board of the Horizon Foundation, the largest independent[...]
December newsletter: Holiday wishes from the Horizon Foundation
Subscribe to our newsletter! Howard County friends, It’s difficult to comprehend how much we’ve all been through over the past 21 months. As we reflect on another year marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, our[...]
Make Maryland the #1 state for honoring patient wishes
Take Action: Make Maryland the #1 state for honoring patient wishes The COVID-19 pandemic also underscored the importance of advance care planning and being prepared for the unexpected. Over the past several years, we've come a[...]
November newsletter: Bringing community together, Changemaker Challenge winners, taking action to give Peace of Mind and more!
Subscribe to our newsletter! Bringing community together There has been no shortage of challenges we have all faced over the past year and half. From the public health crisis and tragic losses of life,[...]
Bringing community together
There has been no shortage of challenges we have all faced over the past year and half. From the public health crisis and tragic losses of life, to the disruption of daily routines, to economic[...]
Congratulations 2021 Changemaker Challenge winners!
Total of $60,000 awarded to big ideas for social change during social impact competition The Horizon Foundation, United Way of Central Maryland, the Community Foundation of Howard County and the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard[...]
October newsletter: RWJF prize, complete streets, Changemaker Challenge, grants and more!
Congratulations, Howard County: 2020-2021 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Winner! Yesterday, Howard County was announced as a recipient of the 2020-2021 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. This national distinction recognizes our community[...]
Complete streets: putting principles into practice
This month of “Walktober” is all about highlighting the benefits of walking to our physical and mental health. It’s also an opportunity to call out how our community can be better designed to prioritize the[...]
Congratulations 2021 Changemaker Challenge finalists!
Get your ticket to see who will win up to $35,000 at the virtual live event Nov. 9 The Horizon Foundation, United Way of Central Maryland, the Community Foundation of Howard County and the Women's[...]
New grant opportunity to support mental health and wellness in faith communities
The Horizon Foundation is partnering with faith leaders to support the mental health and wellbeing of our community. **DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 5, 2021** Mental health needs are rising. We know that crisis calls and[...]
Two new grant opportunities! Help eliminate health disparities and advance racial equity
Howard County is not immune to systemic racism. Data prove many of our communities of color also face barriers to living long, healthy lives. Today, improving health and wellness for all people in Howard County means[...]
September newsletter: Investing in innovation, Mental Health Film Festival, Peace of Mind, diabetes grant opportunity and more!
Investing in innovation Here in Howard County, we live with many social and systemic inequities in areas such as health, housing and education – but we also are home to innovative thinkers that try to[...]
Investing in innovation
Here in Howard County, we live with many social and systemic inequities in areas such as health, housing and education – but we also are home to innovative thinkers that try to address and creatively[...]
Another chance to give the gift of Peace of Mind
We've all been through so much in the last year and half - and our lives continue to be full of uncertainty. As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we've learned how important it[...]
It’s back! Register for our Mental Health Film Festival
We are thrilled to bring back one of our favorite events this fall - our free, virtual Mental Health Film Festival! Join us from October 17-22 to learn more about a variety of mental health issues[...]
Want to help us tackle chronic disease in Howard County? Join our virtual drop-in session next Wednesday!
Like so many communities across the country, diabetes and other chronic diseases threaten public health in Howard County - and disproportionately impact people of color. Much work remains to improve our community's nutrition and physical activity[...]
August newsletter: Supporting kids’ mental health, new grant opportunity to fight diabetes, upcoming events and more!
Taking care of each other It’s becoming a cliché to say, but it’s still true – we are living through unprecedented and challenging times. The COVID-19 crisis has caused immense suffering for all of us,[...]
