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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[...]
Howard County Funders Aim to Raise Additional $200,000 to Address Growing Coronavirus Needs
HoCoRespond Has Already Raised $407,500 for Grants to Support Housing, Food Security, Childcare and Healthcare […]
Speaking Easy Over Dinner is back on!
Connect with your loved ones with Speaking Easy Over Dinner Register for your catered meal delivery on September 30 for just $1! Now more than ever, staying connected is on everyone's mind - and we’re[...]
July 2020 newsletter: Statement on fighting racial injustice, trauma series supporting essential workers and more
Horizon Foundation's statement on the murder of George Floyd and the fight against racial injustice As an organization committed to changing policies and systems to improve racial equity, watching the events of the past week[...]
Horizon Foundation awards over $56,000 in new grants to support mental health and wellness in Howard County
Horizon Foundation awards over $56,000 in new grants to support mental health and wellness in Howard County In response to the ongoing mental health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Horizon Foundation recently awarded[...]
Horizon Foundation Welcomes Cat Harmon, Director of Communications
The Horizon Foundation is excited to welcome Cat Harmon as our new Director of Communications. Cat will develop and manage all communications and branding strategies that promote the Foundation as a go-to resource for public[...]
HCPSS Budget Protects Funding for School-Based Mental Health Services
Howard County Board of Education Protects Funding for School-Based Mental Health Services Last week, the Howard County Board of Education unanimously passed its operating and capital budgets for the 2020-2021 school year. The operating budget[...]
Coping with trauma on the frontline of COVID-19
Coping with trauma on the frontline of COVID-19 Responding to the mental health needs of communities across Howard County is a key focus for the Horizon Foundation – one that has become only more important[...]
Virtual Mental Health Film Festival Coming Up!
FREE Online Films from Horizon Foundation and the Columbia Film Festival June 25-26 The Horizon Foundation has teamed up with Columbia Film Festival to bring you two days of FREE inspirational films and interactive LIVE[...]
New funding opportunity: Mental health grants up to $3,000 to protect the wellbeing of Howard County residents
New Funding Opportunity Apply now for new mental health grants up to $3,000 to protect the wellbeing of Howard County residents The Foundation recognizes we are living through an extraordinary time, and that this time[...]
County Council Restores Limited Funding for Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure Projects
On Wednesday, the Howard County Council approved the FY 2021 capital budget with amendments. In total, $3.8 million in new funding was approved for bike and pedestrian infrastructure projects including the publication of a complete[...]
Horizon Foundation Welcomes Kenitra Fokwa Kengne, Senior Program Officer
The Horizon Foundation is thrilled to welcome Kenitra Fokwa Kengne to our staff as a Senior Program Officer. Kenitra will direct our equity initiative, managing our collaborative of equity grantees and helping to integrate equity[...]
Howard County Funders Announce $202,500 in COVID-19 Emergency Grants on #GivingTuesdayNow
HoCoRespond awards over $400,000 the last two weeks to Howard County nonprofits […]
