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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[...]
Take action: Let’s expand enhanced school-based mental health services to ALL Howard County public schools
Send your message to the Howard County Board of Education We need your support for students' mental health! All schools in Howard County have a standard set of mental health services available to students but[...]
Apply now for our 2022 Community Opportunity Grants!
Applications for our 2022 community opportunity grants are now open! These one-time grants for up to $20,000 help nonprofits carry out their mission more effectively. Apply today to build up your organization's capacity in areas[...]
January newsletter: New year, new faces at the Horizon Foundation!
Subscribe to our newsletter! New year, new faces at the Horizon Foundation! Happy New Year, Howard County! In case you missed it, we recently welcomed Stephanie Blades to the Foundation as our new Administrative[...]
Horizon Foundation Awarded Over $1.85 Million in Grants to 50 Community Organizations in 2021
Today, the Horizon Foundation announced that they awarded over $1.852 million in grants to 50 community organizations as part of its mission to improve health and wellness for people who live or work in Howard[...]
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[...]
