http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org The Horizon Foundation Tue, 13 May 2008 6:44:14 CDT en-us http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14469 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14469 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:26:48 CST Funding supports coordination and outreach for the North Laurel-Savage Multi-Service Center. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14468 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14468 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:26:25 CST Funding supports a two-year commitment to provide the organization with financial stability, diversity of funding, technological proficiency and champion supporters. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14467 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14467 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:25:56 CST Funding supports the continued refinement of the organization's infrastructure and the ability of ACS to carry out its mission, strategic objectives and long term revenue picture. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14466 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14466 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:25:36 CST Funding supports increased organizational stability, data management capability and increased community support of the organization. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14506 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14506 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:42:37 CST Funding supports Spanish language training for staff to increase outreach to the Hispanic community. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14505 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14505 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:42:18 CST On Our Own received funds to support their wellness and recovery training program for consumers with mental health issues. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14504 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14504 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:42:01 CST NFRC received funding to support and video tape speakers on a variety of topics as part of the training for volunteer peer counselors who provide support to their clients http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14503 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14503 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:41:41 CST The Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped will provide pro bono dental services for twenty-five Howard County residents who are disabled and low income http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14502 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14502 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:41:24 CST Funding provides for technology upgrades for the Care Line to better meet the growing demand for services in the Korean-American community. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14501 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14501 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:41:06 CST Funding supports further professional development activities within the HCPSS to the implement the use of the materials addressing issues affecting the twice exceptional learner, developed with previous Foundation support. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14500 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14500 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:40:47 CST Funding supports the development of a verbal language training program for children both hearing and deaf with autism, language delays and other communication disorders based on Applied Behavioral Approach. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14499 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14499 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:40:30 CST Funding was received for computer hardware and software that will improve the efficiency of psychiatrists in the outpatient clinic as they move from a manual chart system to an electronic system. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14498 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14498 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:40:13 CST Funding supports the continuation of the Asset Community Team comprised of school staff, students, parents and community members at Dunloggin Middle and charges the team with the task of infusing civility into each asset lesson. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14497 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14497 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:39:54 CST Funds support a proposal to foster parental learning to create more supportive learning environments in the home by developing a series of health, education and safety workshops aimed at the targeted families. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14496 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14496 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:39:36 CST The organization received funding to maintain their Mental Health Disaster Team (MHDT) which was created post-9/11. A coordinated disaster relief effort around mental health will be an important function in the event of an emergency. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14495 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14495 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:39:18 CST In an effort to increase the protection of Howard County’s growing senior population, the HCPD will establish a full-time sworn officer as a Senior Liaison Officer and develop programs that focus on victimization of senior citizens, elder abuse, wandering, driver safety and mental health issues thus increasing the protection, reducing levels of fear, and improving communications between seniors and the police. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14494 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14494 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:38:58 CST Funding would support a process to build the infrastructure and capacity of this growing organization. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14493 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14493 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:38:39 CST Grant supports emergency funding for pharmacy assistance for the working poor without prescription coverage, those awaiting application processing for assistance programs and those discharged from hospitals with prescriptions and no funds to secure them. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14492 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14492 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:38:22 CST Chase Brexton proposes to partner with Tai Sophia to provide complementary medicine, namely acupuncture care, to their patients at their Columbia site, many of whom have complicated medical and psycho-social concerns, as a means to aid in stress reduction. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14491 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14491 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:38:05 CST Funding is provided for the development of a resource “toolkit” for pediatricians and primary care physicians focusing on the areas of diagnosis and early intervention, family support services, medical and mental health care, and health care transition through the life stages for autism spectrum disorder. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14490 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14490 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:37:44 CST Alianza de la Comunidad received funding to continue to provide parenting classes and workshops to Hispanic parents living in Howard County, in order to strengthen their parenting skills and empower them to become advocates for themselves and their children. They use "Active Parenting", a program which has created materials specific to Spanish speakers. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14489 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14489 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:36:44 CST Funding supports the year long follow-up sessions of the 2007 Journey camp for adolescent girls, a project of the Women's Giving Circle to support young girls during a formative development period of their lives. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14488 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14488 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:36:22 CST Grant supports crisis services for families with low-income in need of eviction and utility turnoff prevention and will help to leverage additional funding to meet the $20,000 shortfall of funds raised through the 2006 Christmas Kettle Campaign. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14487 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14487 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:36:02 CST Program would prepare 9-15 youth to become active board members through a series of training workshops and establishing a mentoring relationship with members of the participating boards. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14486 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14486 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:35:43 CST Grant support the Phoenix Project, a student publication based on Relationships, Resilience and Responsibility and Rising to the Challenge using the eight categories of the developmental asset framework for the themes of the book. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14485 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14485 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:35:22 CST Grant supports the efforts of two high schools to incorporate the message of positive decision making into the developmental asset curriculum for the upcoming school year. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14484 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14484 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:35:03 CST Grant supports training for three staff members from each of the County’s high schools to address the issue of harassment at the high school level. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14483 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14483 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:34:47 CST Funds will help support a Peer Leadership Conference for over 500 elementary school student leaders. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14482 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14482 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:34:29 CST Funds support a multi-generational program focused on poetry and nature as a means of reducing stress and improving mental health. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14481 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14481 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:31:59 CST Funding supports certificate level clinician training in the areas of Early Childhood Mental Health and Treating Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14480 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14480 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:31:38 CST Funding would be used to purchase an additional 20,000 "Choose Civility in Howard County" car magnets and leverage additional financial support from the Columbia Association and the Howard County Friends of the Library. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14479 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14479 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:31:04 CST Grant will support a targeted public awareness campaign. The campaign messages will be designed to raise awareness about various traffic safety issues, such as buckling up, avoiding tailgating, and never driving under the influence. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14478 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14478 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:30:46 CST Funding will support a process to assess Howard County Health Department's management and staffing structure and its effectiveness in providing services to the Howard County community. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14477 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14477 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:30:26 CST Funding supports the research phase of a planning grant for the proposed expansion of the Wellness Center to service faculty and staff at HCC. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14476 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14476 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:30:07 CST Funding supports a pilot program to help move HCC employees toward health by supporting the employee wellness program. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14475 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14475 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:29:40 CST Funding will support the addition of social work services to provide direct services to families and individuals who utilize the Elkridge Love Mission’s food bank and other services for people of low income who are in need. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14474 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14474 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:29:21 CST Grant supports community effort to enhance the work of the Elkridge Love Mission to provide food, clothing, and other supports to individuals in need from the Elkridge area. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14473 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14473 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:29:02 CST Funding will support the expediency of bringing the North Laurel-Savage Multi-Service Center to full service operation by July 1, 2007. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14472 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14472 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:28:41 CST The Cherrybration event will create a special place in time each spring for the community to come together to honor the beauty of nature, renew the spirit, and share the hope of tomorrow; while raising cancer awareness and supporting the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14471 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14471 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:27:55 CST Grant supports the development of an orientation package for new members and families of the Alpha Achievers education program. This program fosters an environment favorable to the pursuit of excellence and provides an opportunity for African American boys to refine their leadership and critical thinking skills. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14470 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/14470 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:27:34 CST Funding supports strategic planning process for Alianzia de la Comunidad. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11947 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11947 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:02:20 CDT The organization received funding to build on the "Best Buddies" peer to peer mentoring program at Atholton and Oakland Mills High Schools to provide an after school peer mentor in order that students with an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disability may participate in after school, extra curricular activities. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11780 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11780 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:03:14 CDT Funding supports the development of new software to meet the requirements for reporting and tracking the numerous regulatory and funding agencies involved in the provision of their varied programs. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11779 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11779 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:02:38 CDT Funds will further enhance the ongoing disaster volunteer initiative. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11778 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11778 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:02:11 CDT Funding supports the continuation and expansion of the volunteer development efforts benefiting consumers of The Arc’s services and supports. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11777 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11777 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:01:48 CDT Funding seeks to establish a “Mini-Village Mentoring Program”, framed within the context of the Developmental Assets to support youth from low income, single headed households in the villages of Wilde Lake, Harpers Choice and Oakland Mills. The organization is committed to maximizing the experience of the mentee by making the Developmental Assets a way of life for the entire congregation. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11776 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11776 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:01:12 CDT Funds continue the development of an after-school, intergenerational mentoring program where adult mentors work developing thriving behaviors in at-risk students who will then instill (pay forward) thriving behaviors in students school-wide. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11775 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11775 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:00:43 CDT Funding supports the upgrade of in-house hardware, software and database systems to support their matching of senior passengers with volunteer drivers. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11774 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11774 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:00:20 CDT NCJW-HC’s Breakfast Buddies program that will provide food year round for children from the Dasher Green Head Start Center, who are potentially food-insecure during the weekends when they are not in school. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11773 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11773 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:59:50 CDT Lazarus Foundation received funds to develop an educational program for children, adolescents and their parents that addresses cyber safe practices and user responsibility. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11772 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11772 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:59:26 CDT Funding awarded to develop a culturally based program using the developmental asset framework to address relationship issues between Korean youth and their parents. The Korean American Community Association will partner with two local faith based organizations serving the Korean community: Bethel Presbyterian Church and the Korean American Church of Philippi. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11771 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11771 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:58:52 CDT Funding will expand the Health Information Center to include age-appropriate materials for children and adolescents on wellness issues such as physical activity, nutrition, substance abuse and a variety of other lifestyle choices impacting on their well-being. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11770 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11770 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:58:25 CDT The University of Maryland received funding to bring the award winning Legacy Leadership Institutes to Howard County. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11769 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11769 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:58:00 CDT Funding supports the translation of basic emergency questions and responses to Chinese, Korean and Spanish and equips each piece of fire apparatus with a Visual Language Translator communication device and a set of language communication cards. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11768 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11768 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:57:30 CDT This proposal provides funding in support of a joint effort of a number of human service providers to provide needed services in the North Laurel-Savage area using a multi-service center approach. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11767 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11767 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:57:03 CDT The Columbia Foundation received funding to purchase the Foundation Information Management System (FIMS), an integrated software package that has been designed specifically for charitable foundations. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11765 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/11765 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:13:11 CDT Alpha Achievers of Oakland Mills received a dollar for dollar matching grant for the 2007-08 school year in order to increase the number of youth and the time they spend focusing on activities and issues related to the youth’s growth and development. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5051 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5051 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:10:41 CDT Funding provides the organization with financial stability, diversity of funds, technological proficiency and champion supporters. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5050 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5050 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:10:12 CDT Funding will help support the establishment of a Community Organizer for the Oakland Mills Village revitalization. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6032 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6032 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:21:10 CST Funding supports a part-time position to build resources to grow the organizational capacity of Vision Howard County to continue their work on community research, examination and engagement. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6031 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6031 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:19:07 CST Project will disseminate through the Stevens Forest Elementary School website the results of a multi-year study conducted by students (SFES Research Center) on the impact of cigarette smoke on plants. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6030 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6030 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:13:30 CST Funds support the Howard County Vision Screening Program, which will help provide vision screening for 364 children in pre-school and Head Start. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6029 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6029 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:12:48 CST Funding supports an "Emerging Leaders" program for young professionals ages 25-35, which would train and cultivate future community leaders. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6028 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6028 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:11:54 CST Funding supports the purchase software that enables automated patient phone contact for notification of appointment times and to purchase equipment needed to update the patient record management system. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6027 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6027 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:11:10 CST Funding will establish and launch the premier issue of "The Little Patuxent Review", a bi-annual publication of local fiction, non-fiction, social commentary, poetry and artwork. The first issue is dedicated to using the arts as a tool for healing and health. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6026 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6026 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:10:26 CST Funding supports the start-up costs for a program called "Choose Civility" (based on a book by Johns Hopkins University professor, Dr. P. M. Forni) designed to establish a community initiative to educate citizens about how to successfully connect with and be aware of others, foster self-expression, develop thoughtful responses to challenging situations, and learn conflict resolution skills. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6025 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6025 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:09:38 CST Funding supports the implementation of a Cancer Patient Navigator Program, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, that would bridge the gap between their underserved clients diagnosed with cancer and the wealth of local support resources. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6024 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6024 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:08:48 CST Funding will support HCC's "Community Opportunities in Recreation and Enrichment" program for adults with developmental disabilities which focuses on increasing health and wellness. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6023 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6023 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:02:40 CST Funding supports a project to create a "teen voice" on issues related to substance abuse in Howard County. By involving teens, HC DrugFree hopes to gain insights to strengthen its prevention education programs. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6022 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6022 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:01:50 CST Project will provide for support services for families who are at-risk, uninsured and/or underinsured who receive services from the new Chase Brexton Health Services Center. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6021 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6021 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:00:05 CST Funding will retain a part-time children's counselor, to eliminate the need for the children's counseling waiting list and increase the number of children served to 125. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6020 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6020 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:59:13 CST Funding is requested to continue providing CERT Team training for residents and business leaders in Howard County. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6019 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6019 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:57:23 CST Funding supports the continuation of an incentive based training campaign to encourage drivers. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6018 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6018 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:56:48 CST Project supports a nutritional and health awareness program for clients served by the Community Action Council of Howard County. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6017 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6017 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:56:12 CST Project supports a strong case management program which offers persons seeking assistance through CAC the option to address their needs from a long-range self-sufficiency perspective rather than through a short-range crisis intervention perspective. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6016 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6016 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:54:12 CST Funding supports a Counselor-in-Training program for children with disabilities in partnership with the Department of Recreation and Parks and other local camps. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6015 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6015 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:53:27 CST Funding provides for parenting classes and workshops for Howard County's Spanish speaking community, to strengthen and empower parents to become advocates for themselves and their children. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5980 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5980 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:33:51 CST Funding supports a research project and report on evidence-based best practices applicable to residential camp programs for middle school girls which help girls combat the deleterious effects of mass culture. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5979 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5979 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:32:15 CST Funding will cover blood tests, lab costs, mammograms, publicity and outreach for a free health fair for the Howard County community. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5978 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5978 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:31:34 CST Program introduces middle school students to health professionals as a long term career goal. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5977 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5977 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:30:15 CST Grant will fund the After-School Bus for the Homework Club for the 2006-2007 school year for children whose parents are unable to pick them up after school. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5060 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5060 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:15:39 CDT This project is a public-private partnership that offers academic and culturally enriching experiences to children from families with low-incomes living in Howard County. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5059 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5059 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:15:11 CDT Funding will help support an intergenerational work camp program traveling to Gulfport, Mississippi to assist in rebuilding homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5058 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5058 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:14:42 CDT Funds will provide for the purchase of equipment to be used in the recruitment of volunteer drivers. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5057 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5057 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:14:21 CDT Funds will be used to commission the writing of a "Harvard Case Model-type" review of the transportation issues related to the health and wellness of Howard County residents. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5056 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5056 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:13:56 CDT Grant provides contingency funding to sustain organization while they reach their fundraising goals. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5055 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5055 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:13:35 CDT Grant supports the Police Department's anti-bullying campaign being conducted by an Atholton High School student. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5054 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5054 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:12:52 CDT Funding will address urgent human service needs such as temporary housing, eviction prevention, utility assistance and emergency food assistance. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5053 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5053 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:12:05 CDT Funds help support a study of the county population’s capacity to make bequests through the process of planned giving. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5052 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5052 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:11:38 CDT Grant provides funding to the Association of Community Services for support of its services. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5016 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5016 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:48:53 CDT NEIGHBOR RIDE is a transportation alternative for Howard County's older residents. Because a significant number of older Americans no longer drive, they often stay at home, cutting themselves off from the activities and interaction that provide quality to their lives. Neighbor Ride is a volunteer based, non-profit, supplemental transportation program serving Howard County Residents age 60 and older. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/1669 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/1669 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:14:08 CDT Homelessness is not usually associated with Howard County - as one of the most affluent counties in the country, it's hard to imagine that it is an issue here, yet it is. Grassroots is acutely aware of people in our community who find themselves in this situation. During past winters, the organization had been referring homeless individuals to cold weather shelters in other jurisdictions. In late 2003, a... http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/1665 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/1665 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:02:35 CDT While people in the Information Age can effortlessly compile huge quantities of health information, much of this information is irrelevant or off target. In order to ensure the availability of high quality, targeted information, The Horizon Foundation and Howard County Library are piloting a new Health Information Center concept. The project tracks with one of the Foundation's strategic priorities:... http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5049 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5049 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:09:36 CDT Funding will assist Howard County in planning for Howard County Pandemic Flu Summit. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5048 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5048 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:09:12 CDT Project will provide consultation and support for the continued development of the Howard County Connections Initiative. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5047 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5047 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:08:33 CDT Funding will assist Howard County in preparing for a potential flu pandemic. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5046 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5046 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:08:06 CDT Grant supports the Deep Run Elementary School's presentation at the Search Institute 2006 Healthy Communities * Healthy Youth Conference in Minneapolis, MN. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5045 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5045 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:07:40 CDT Funding will support a new primary health care facility providing services to underserved populations and others in Howard County. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5044 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5044 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:07:09 CDT Funding supports equipping every public school and a number of the private schools in Howard County with portable 800 MHz public safety radios for two-way crisis communication. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5043 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5043 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:06:38 CDT Program would prepare 9-15 youth to become active board members through a series of training workshops and establishing a mentoring relationship with members of the participating boards. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5042 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5042 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:04:32 CDT Grant supports the Volunteer Center in the area of disaster volunteer management and continuation of its core center programs of active volunteerism. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5041 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5041 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:03:57 CDT Project would support the establishment of a Volunteer Coordinator position to expand the agency's volunteer base to include more direct contact and assistance with its clients and to develop a cadre of future volunteer leaders. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5040 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5040 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:03:29 CDT Funding will support an expansion of the Developmental Assets Framework within the school community to include the development of a Parent Asset Team for the 2006-2007 school year along with a variety of other asset rich activities. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5039 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5039 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:02:55 CDT Project will extend the developmental asset movement in our community to those who care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and embed the Early Childhood Developmental Assets Framework in the Howard County Office of Children's Services. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5038 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5038 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:02:20 CDT Project will provide students "at-risk" for problem behaviors with a mentoring-type healthy enrichment experience based on the development asset framework thus enabling them to feel nurtured, valued and empowered. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5037 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5037 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:00:43 CDT Funding will support the creation of a permanent, part-time Volunteer Coordinator position to provide for the sustainability of the program. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5036 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5036 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:00:16 CDT Funding will support the development of a community education program for the prevention of drug abuse and drug-related criminal activities in the Korean American community and form partnerships with the Howard County Police Department, Howard County Health Department, Howard County Mental Health Authority and HC DrugFree as well as local Korean youth ministries. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5035 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5035 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:59:27 CDT Funding will support a project of the Howard County Injury and Violence Coalition to train coaches and other school personnel on traumatic brain injury in athletics. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5034 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5034 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:58:55 CDT Funds will support the work of the Howard County Diabetes Coalition to implement a diabetes education program for Howard County residents with or at-risk of diabetes. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5033 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5033 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:58:08 CDT Project is a two-year pilot project to test a computerized interpretation service in the HCGH emergency department. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5032 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5032 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:57:27 CDT Funds will provide for communication and automation services and supports which maintain important network operations during the relocation period of Grassroots' Renovation and Expansion Project. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5031 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5031 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:56:48 CDT The project will support the emergent pharmacy needs for individuals with limited resources and develop a sustainability plan for the pharmacy assistance program. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5030 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5030 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:56:10 CDT Grant will support a community process to increase the level of cultural competency in the county by developing a set of localized standards of accountability and supporting greater cultural understanding within the community. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5029 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5029 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:55:35 CDT Grant funding will increase the local pool of trained interpreters while also expanding the financial viability of FIRN's Language Connections interpreting business. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5028 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5028 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:54:54 CDT Funding will support a plan to strengthen the developmental asset framework through increased parental, student, and community involvement by creating an "Asset Community Team." http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5027 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5027 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:54:22 CDT Funding will support the purchase of a new school bus to replace aging and unsafe vehicles within the existing fleet. http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5023 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5023 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:38:40 CDT Funding supports an outreach program using the developmental asset framework to connect students who are disenfranchised from their school and community with seniors living in a local retirement facility.