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Local Philanthropic Organizations Issue Joint Statement on Insurrection at U.S. Capitol
HoCoRespond funders denounce heinous attack on nation’s democracy The Community Foundation of Howard County, the Horizon Foundation, the United Way of Central Maryland and the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County jointly condemn the acts[...]
Horizon Foundation Welcomes Two New Trustees
The Horizon Foundation has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of trustees: business and investment executive Christopher Fortune and Juliet Gilliam, head of entertainment and talent integration for Special Olympics International.[...]
Happy, healthy holidays from the Horizon Foundation!
To our Howard County community, 2020 has been...something else. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused all of us to grieve the loss of so much this year – our daily routines, jobs, social gatherings and, sadly,[...]
Join our community discussion on COVID-19 vaccines
Join a community discussion on the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on Jan. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Horizon Foundation, the Howard County Health Department and Howard County General Hospital, a member[...]
Thank you for joining us for “Get it Done” Week!
The Speak(easy) Howard “Get It Done Week” has come to an end. Nearly 300 of you participated in webinars and over 50 of you received follow up one-on-one help. What a great way to get[...]
We need your voice! Sign our petition to fix our streets and sidewalks
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and changes to our lives as individuals and as a community. It's been a tough year for all of us - but thanks to your support, we have[...]
Howard County Funders Announce $201,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Grants
HoCoRespond has awarded more than $600,000 to Howard County nonprofits in 2020 […]
Baltimore Area Hospitals and Behavioral Health Leaders Partner to Strengthen and Expand Crisis Response Across Four Jurisdictions
The Greater Baltimore Regional Integrated Crisis System (GBRICS) Partnership will invest $45 million over five years in behavioral health crisis response infrastructure and services BALTIMORE –The Greater Baltimore Regional Integrated Crisis System (GBRICS) Partnership[...]
Need help planning? Let’s Get it Done!
Join us for Howard County's "Get it Done" Week! Getting your affairs in order can be a gift. You get peace of mind. Your family gets protection, freedom from burden and clarity on your wishes.[...]
New grant opportunity to advance community advocacy
The Horizon Foundation offers new grant funding to build local organizations' organizing and advocacy capacity Overview The Horizon Foundation of Howard County leads community change so everyone in Howard County can live a longer, better[...]
$200,000 HoCoRespond COVID-19 Emergency Funds Now Available to Howard County Nonprofits
HoCoRespond Has Already Granted $407,500 in Support of Housing, Food Security, Childcare and Healthcare […]
New funding opportunity to reduce disparities in serious illness care
Horizon Foundation seeks partners to improve the serious illness and end-of-life experience for communities of color Overview The number of patients accessing hospice and palliative care services has increased in recent decades. About one in[...]
Calling all storytellers! Open call for testimonials about coping during these unprecedented times
**Deadline extended until November 20!** Telling stories is one of the most powerful tools to influence, teach and inspire. It is also one of the best ways to connect with people. And 2020 has so[...]
Mental health funding available to protect the wellbeing of Howard County residents
The Horizon Foundation releases additional mental health funding to protect the wellbeing of Howard County residents Our community continues to face significant mental health challenges. Reports of depression and sadness among our County’s youth continue[...]
September 2020 newsletter: Advancing racial equity, virtual walk audit and more
Horizon Foundation launches new campaign to advance racial equity in Howard County Earlier this month, the Foundation launched a new campaign to amplify the voices of Black community leaders and explore the many ways racism and other[...]
We need you! Register now for Howard County’s first-ever VIRTUAL walk audit
Do you want a better, safer, more walkable, bikeable and accessible Howard County? Have you ever looked at an intersection or a stretch of roadway and said, “Wow, this could be better designed?” Or “When[...]
Together, we can advance racial equity in Howard County
Today, the Horizon Foundation launched a new campaign to amplify the voices of Black community leaders and explore the many ways racism and other barriers affect the health and wellbeing of African Americans in Howard County.[...]
Be an Emotional Support Human!
We are Emotional Support Humans We are excited to announce the re-launch of our Emotional Support Human website! While it has a new look and feel, we are continuing to normalize conversation around mental health by[...]
