The Horizon Foundation : Releases http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org The Horizon Foundation Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:48:15 CST en-us Horizon Foundation Welcomes New CEO http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/30847 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/30847 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST The Horizon Foundation announces Nicolette Highsmith Vernick as President and Chief Executive Officer, beginning March 1. Highsmith Vernick, a nationally recognized expert on publicly financed healthcare, succeeds founding President and CEO Richard M. Krieg, who is retiring after 13 years at the helm of the philanthropy, which seeks to improve the health and wellness of people living and working in Howard County. Horizon Foundation Announces Pilot Program for Medical Language Translation in 170 Languages http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/30737 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/30737 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST <p><strong></strong>The Columbia-based Horizon Foundation today announced a novel language interpretation system intended to help Howard County residents with limited English skills or who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate with health and medical providers. The program, which uses specialized data tablets located in health provider offices, allows the patients, remote language interpreters and physicians to see one another during an office visit or... Morgan Stanley Foundation Makes Charitable Donation to Horizon Foundation http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/29722 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/29722 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CDT The Morgan Stanley Foundation has made a charitable gift of $5,000 to The Horizon Foundation. The grant further leverages the ongoing volunteer activities of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney employees in the Baltimore office. Family Health Expo at North Laurel Community Center Free Health Services, Screenings, Entertainment http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/29507 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/29507 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CDT The Southeast Horizon Council will host the eighth annual Family Health Expo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m-1:30 p.m., at the new North Laurel Community Center. The event is designed to provide the residents of Laurel and Savage with access to Howard County's health and human service providers. Horizon Presents Leadership Award to County Executive <br>The Arc of Howard County Wins Health Advocacy Recognition http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/27077 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/27077 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT The winners of the Eighth Annual Horizon Foundation Awards have been announced by Richard M. Krieg, president and chief executive officer of the Foundation. The recipients will be honored at an awards breakfast May 26 at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel. Western Students Launch Fitness and Nutrition Program http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/26928 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/26928 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CST Students on the Western Horizon Council are ready to launch WHAT!, a pilot program bringing teens together for physical activity and information on health and nutrition. WHAT! (Western Horizon's Active Teens) is a 6-session program starting March 23, at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center in Glenwood. Twenty students each will come from Glenelg, Marriotts Ridge and River Hill High Schools to play dodge ball, have a healthy snack and get a brief lesson about the benefits of fitness and good... Krieg To Retire as Horizon Foundation President http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/27901 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/27901 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CST Richard M. Krieg, President and CEO of the Horizon Foundation, has announced that he will retire no later than December, 2012, or at the point that a new president is hired. He has led the organization since its founding in 1998, and also serves as a Foundation Trustee. Seventeen Accepted Into Community Leadership Academy http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25837 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25837 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST <p>The new Community Leadership Academy launched by The Horizon Foundation has accepted 17 Southeast area residents into its first class.&nbsp; The Community Leadership Academy is designed to provide training for local volunteers and emerging leaders. The 5-session program began Feb. 12.&nbsp; Participants meet monthly for a half day at Countryside Fellowship Church in Savage. </p> <p align="left">The Community Leadership Academy's first class includes... Southeast Volunteers Sought for Community Leadership Academy http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25773 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25773 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Leadership Howard County and the Horizon Foundation are launching a new Community Leadership Academy to provide training for local volunteers and emerging leaders. Horizon Awards Scholarship to Multiservice Center Coordinator, Quinton Askew http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25761 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25761 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST The Horizon Foundation has awarded a scholarship to Quinton Askew to attend the Leadership Essentials program of Leadership Howard County. The six-month leadership development program is designed for younger professionals who are considered rising stars and who have expressed a personal desire to be engaged in community service.  Health Department Official Hired by Horizon Foundation http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25772 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25772 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST <p><img style="width: 163px; height: 228px; padding: 0pt;" src="http://thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/a/GetImageAction/i/25771" align="right" border="2" height="0" width="0">The Horizon Foundation has announced that Glenn E. Schneider, Director of Health Policy for the Howard County Health Department, has been hired as Chief Program Officer, effective Feb. 1. &nbsp;Howard County's largest philanthropy, The Horizon Foundation addresses community health issues through... Wildemann Joins Policy Analysis Center As Legislative Analyst http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25782 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25782 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Lee Wildemann has joined the Policy Analysis Center as legislative analyst. Her past work experience includes service as Director of Government Affairs & Communications at the Howard County Chamber of Commerce and as the legislative liaison for the State of Maryland's Department of General Services. Horizon Foundation Elects New Board Members http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25126 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25126 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST Horizon Foundation president and CEO Richard Krieg today announced the election of five new members to the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Howard County's largest philanthropy, The Horizon Foundation addresses community health issues through strategic grants, community programs and partnerships with private and public institutions. Simon Joins Policy Analysis Center As Director http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25114 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25114 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST Viviana Simon has joined the Policy Analysis Center as its halftime director. She joins the center from the Society for Women's Health Research, where she was vice president for Scientific Affairs and directs the organization's scientific programs, including its Isis Fund Interdisciplinary Research Network. Emergency Preparedness Materials Available in Library http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25109 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/25109 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST The Howard County Community Emergency Response Network (CERN) has launched a campaign to educate the public about emergency preparedness, according to chairman Mary Lasky. Student Service Learning Curriculum Focuses on Poverty and Homelessness http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/24537 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/24537 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center and The Horizon Foundation have partnered with the Howard County Public School System to develop a community service and philanthropy initiative focusing on poverty as a service learning option for middle schools. Horizon Announces New Information Technology To Benchmark Health In Howard County http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/24525 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/24525 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT Howard Health Counts, an information technology initiative led by The Horizon Foundation, was announced by Horizon President and CEO Richard M. Krieg at a briefing on Oct. 20, where a demonstration was presented to partners and other community leaders. Horizon Awards Scholarships to Southeast Residents to Attend Leadership Program http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/24507 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/24507 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Foundation has awarded scholarships to Jordan Borak and Lisa Kawata to attend the Leadership Premier program of Leadership Howard County. The 10-month program is designed to give a comprehensive overview of local issues and resources and empower participants to strengthen and transform the community. Southeast Health Services Directory Now Available http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/24469 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/24469 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT The Southeast Howard County Health Services Directory, a guide to resources near North Laurel and Savage, is available free of charge at the North Laurel-Savage Multiservice Center. Kennedy Wins Horizon Foundation's Transformative Leadership Award Neighbor Ride, AMC Columbia, Autism Society and Montalvo Also Winners http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/23197 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/23197 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CDT The seventh annual Horizon Awards on June 24th celebrated community leadership at its finest. The awards, which recognize achievement and commitment to health in Howard County, were presented to Neighbor Ride, Elisa Montalvo, the Howard County Autism Society, AMC Columbia and Pat Kennedy. Meléndez Joins The Horizon Foundation http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/21920 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/21920 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT Rosimar Meléndez has joined The Horizon Foundation staff as Senior Staff Associate. She comes to the Foundation from the United Way of Central Maryland, where she was Regional Director for Howard and Anne Arundel Counties. Horizon Help and 211md.org Merge http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/21225 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/21225 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT Visitors to HorizonHelp.org, The Horizon Foundation's comprehensive database of health and community services, will be redirected to 211md.org, effective April 1, 2010. Ulman to Announce Collaboration to Better Serve the Nonprofit Sector http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/20421 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/20421 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT <p>ELLICOTT CITY, MD '" Howard County Executive Ken Ulman made an announcement regarding a new collaborative effort to ensure the long-term health and resiliency of local nonprofit organizations.&nbsp; <br></p><p>This effort will build on two earlier projects: 1) the Capacity Building Initiative developed by the Department of Citizen Services to enhance service delivery and strengthen organizational capacity, and 2) a summit convened by the Horizon Foundation and... Horizon Presents Leadership Award to Susan Rosenbaum; Howard High Recognized for Service and Philanthropy http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/19901 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/19901 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT The winners of the Sixth Annual Horizon Foundation Awards have been announced by Richard M. Krieg, president and chief executive officer of the Foundation. The recipients will be honored at an awards breakfast June 3, 2009 at the Hawthorn Center in Columbia. Horizon Councils and High Schools Sponsor Grassroots Benefit 'Change Matters' Campaign Raises Funds for Homeless Children http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/19689 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/19689 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Councils and seven Howard County high schools are joining forces to raise funds for Grassroots, which provides Howard County's only emergency shelter program and 24-hour crisis intervention services. Elkridge Horizon Council and Howard High Sponsor Grassroots Benefit "Change Matters" Campaign Will Raise Funds for Shelter Playground http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/17478 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/17478 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT The Elkridge Horizon Council and Howard High School are joining forces to raise funds for Grassroots, which provides Howard County's only emergency shelter program and 24-hour crisis intervention services. Elkridge Horizon Council and Howard High Sponsor Grassroots Benefit "Change Matters" Campaign Will Raise Funds for Shelter Playground http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16772 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16772 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT The Elkridge Horizon Council and Howard High School are joining forces to raise funds for Grassroots, which provides Howard County's only emergency shelter program and 24-hour crisis intervention services. The campaign, called Change Matters, will be launched in the Fall and will involve collection of coins from students and school staff at Howard High and elsewhere in the community. Horizon Foundation Annouces Actions To Improve The Community Safety Net http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16769 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16769 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT On the heels of awarding $3.5 million to Howard County General Hospital and $500,000 to the Howard County Health Department to upgrade access to health care services, Horizon Foundation President and CEO Richard Krieg today announced a series of awards designed to further improve the community health safety net. Horizon Announces Annual Award Winners; Tai Sophia Founder Honored for Leadership http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15282 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15282 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT The winners of the Fifth Annual Horizon Foundation Awards have been announced by Richard M. Krieg, president and chief executive officer of the Foundation, which is marking its 10th anniversary this year. Horizon Foundation Awards Half Million Dollars to County's Access to Care Plan http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15066 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15066 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Foundation today announced that it has awarded $500,000 to the Howard County Health Department to support the Healthy Howard Access to Care Plan. The new award supplements $283,000 in additional funding that the Foundation provided to the Howard County Health Department since January, 2007. Students Hold Fundraiser for Teen Center in Glenwood http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14576 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14576 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST A new approach to an age-old problem of "having no place to go" is took place Feb. 9, at the Glenwood Community Center when a new teen center made its debut at "Cafe Groove - a Teen Scene Event." Over 225 middle and high school students attended. Horizon Grants $3.5 Million to Howard County General Hospital Unprecedented Funding will Support Facility Expansion http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14552 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14552 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST The Horizon Foundation has committed $3.5 million to Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine to support the largest capital campaign in the facility's history. Added to a $760,000 capital grant to the Hospital in late 2007, the Foundation has approved $4,260,000 for the Hospital's expansion. Lasky Appointed Vice Chair of Community Emergency Response Network http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13835 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13835 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST The Horizon Foundation today announced the appointment of Mary Lasky as Vice Chair of the Howard County Community Emergency Response Network (CERN), a 60-person group that does community-wide disaster planning. Horizon Awards Howard County Government $273,000 Funding Supports Major Health Department Initiatives http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12335 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12335 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT Howard County Government has been awarded $273,000 by The Horizon Foundation in support of key Health Department initiatives, Richard M. Krieg, Horizon President &amp; CEO, announced today.<br><br><table style="width: 208px; height: 234px;" align="right" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/a/GetImageAction/i/12337"></td></tr><tr align="center"><td><span style="font-style:... Horizon Foundation Announces $308,500 In Grants http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11766 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11766 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Foundation has announced the award of $308,500 in Strategic Initiative Program (SIP) grants to local organizations and agencies in the nonprofit and public sectors. North Laurel-Savage Multiservice Center Holds Ribbon Cutting http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11560 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11560 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT The North Laurel-Savage Multiservice Center held a Community Briefing and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, July 18th. The Center is an initiative developed by The Horizon Foundation's Southeast Horizon Council in 2002 which has progressively expanded. Horizon Honors Pat Kennedy on Columbia's Birthday: HCC Scholarship Commemorates Vision and Service http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/9236 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/9236 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Foundation has established a Howard Community College scholarship in honor of former Columbia Association president Padraic Kennedy in recognition of more than 35 years of service to the community. Horizon Foundation Recognizes Community Leaders at Awards Breakfast Grassroots Director, HC DrugFree and Alpha Phi Alpha To Be Honored http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/9235 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/9235 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT Grassroots Executive Director Andrea Ingram, HC DrugFree, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Columbia Foundation president and CEO Barbara Lawson will all be honored at The Horizon Foundation's Annual Awards Breakfast on June 14. Chase Brexton Hosts Community Open House Health Center Celebrates Columbia's Birthday http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/8602 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/8602 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT Chase Brexton Health Services will hold a Community Open House at its Columbia center on Wednesday, June 20, 5-7 p.m., as part of the city's 40th birthday celebration. Highlights include a brief program, refreshments and tours of the facilities. Horizon Foundation and Howard County General Hospital Jointly Fund $3 Million Partnership http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7132 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7132 Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Foundation is granting $950,000 to Howard County General Hospital over the next four years to help establish a Center for Excellence in Geriatric Health, address emergency psychiatric needs and improve access to care for lower income county residents. Horizon and Association of Community Services Form Strategic Partnership http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6436 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6436 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CST The Horizon Foundation and the Association of Community Services have formed a unique strategic partnership designed to enhance the capabilities of both organizations. The partnership includes the development of a Policy Analysis Center and the move by both organizations to new contiguous offices. Robert Sheff Named Board Chair of The Horizon Foundation http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6212 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6212 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 CST The Horizon Foundation, Howard County's largest philanthropy, today announced that Robert N. Sheff, M.D. has been named chair of its Board of Trustees. Prior to his retirement in September 2004, Sheff served as the Chairman of the Medical Management Committee of the Patuxent Medical Group. Horizon Foundation Announces $260,000 In Grants http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5364 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5364 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Foundation today announced the award of $260,000 in Strategic Initiative Program (SIP) grants to local organizations and agencies in the nonprofit and public sectors. The awards are intended to stimulate positive changes in major health and wellness issues that affect Howard Countians. Substance Abuse Prevention Workshop and Dinner - Program for Middle School Students and Their Parents http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5350 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5350 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CDT HC DrugFree and the Elkridge Horizon Council are hosting Family Communication Night, with free dinner and workshop, "Beyond SAFE: Pre-teens and parents talk about alcohol and other drugs," on Tuesday, October 3, at the Elkridge Library. Teenage Relationships Subject of Workshop - Program for Middle School Students and Their Parents http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5351 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5351 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CDT The Southeast Horizon Council, The Coalition for Healthy Youth and the Savage Branch Library are hosting a free dinner and workshop, "Crushes, Going Out and Pressures to be 'Sexy'", for middle school students and their parents on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the library. Horizon Foundation Announces New Trustees http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/4684 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/4684 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Foundation has announced the appointment of six new Trustees. With current Trustees, the Foundation's Board is now comprised of 25 members. Phyllis Madachy Wins Horizon Leadership Award - Health Alliance, Vivian Bailey Are Also Honored http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/4429 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/4429 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT The Horizon Foundation honored Phyllis Madachy, Administrator of the Office on Aging, the Health Alliance free medical clinic and community activist Vivian C. Bailey at its 3rd Annual Horizon Awards Breakfast on June 15, announced Richard M. Krieg, foundation CEO and president. New Health Center To Care For Underserved Residents http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1158 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1158 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST COLUMBIA, MD (February 10, 2006) - The Horizon Foundation today announced that a new health center will be created in Columbia, MD, to serve uninsured and underinsured Howard County residents as well as others lacking access to readily available and affordable primary health care. This would also include those who are Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries. Krieg To Chair Baltimore Area Health Funders Group http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CST Richard Krieg, President and CEO of The Horizon Foundation, will chair a group of philanthropies that fund health programs in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Operating under the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG), the group includes a number of foundations including the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Abell Foundation, the Erickson Foundation and many others. Horizon Awards Honor Leadership - Humanim CEO Wins Richard G. McCauley Award http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1161 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1161 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 CDT Richard M. Krieg, President and CEO of The Horizon Foundation, has announced that Humanim, Inc. President and CEO Henry E. Posko, Jr. was named winner of the Richard G. McCauley Leadership Award at the 2nd Annual Horizon Awards Breakfast on May 26. Teenage Relationships Subject of Workshop - Program for Middle School Students and Their Parents http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1164 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1164 Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 CDT The Southeast Horizon Council and the Savage branch library are hosting a free dinner and workshop, "Crushes, Going Out and Pressures to be 'Sexy': Parents and Pre-Teens Talk," on Tuesday, May 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the library. Substance Abuse Prevention Workshop and Dinner - Program for Middle School Students and Their Parents http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1165 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1165 Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 CDT The Southeast Horizon Council and Savage Library are hosting a free dinner and workshop, "Beyond SAFE: Pre-teens and parents talk about alcohol and other drugs," on Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Savage Branch Library. Anne Walker, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator for the Howard County Health Department, will be the facilitator. Free Internet Safety Workshop and Dinner - Program for Middle School Students and Their Parents http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1163 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1163 Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 CDT The Western Horizon Council and the Glenwood Branch Library are hosting a free dinner and workshop, "Hidden IM's, Chat Choices, and Safe Surfing," for middle school students and their parents, on Tuesday, May 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the library. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. Maryland State Police investigator Elliot Cohen will be the facilitator. Horizon Foundation Announces Hiring of Jacquelyn Ring as Senior Program Officer http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1166 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1166 Mon, 03 Jan 2005 00:00:00 CST The Horizon Foundation has announced that it has hired Jacquelyn M. Ring as Senior Program Officer. Sheltering In Place Instructions Included With Library Books http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1167 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1167 Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:00:00 CST A library card takes on a new meaning this week in the Howard County Library system. Patrons who check out books in each of the library's six branches will receive a laminated 8" x 5" card providing directions on sheltering in place in the wake of a major terrorist incident or natural disaster. Horizon Foundation Awards Honor Leadership - Community College President Wins Richard G. McCauley Award http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1169 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1169 Fri, 11 Jun 2004 00:00:00 CDT Richard M. Krieg, President and CEO of The Horizon Foundation, has announced that Howard Community College President Mary Ellen Duncan was named winner of the Richard G. McCauley Leadership Award at the Horizon Awards Breakfast on June 11. Substance Abuse Prevention Workshop and Dinner - Program for Middle School Students and Their Parents on April 13, 2004 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1170 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1170 Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:00:00 CST The Western Horizon Council and the Glenwood Branch Library are hosting a free dinner and workshop, "Guiding Good Choices: Substance Abuse Prevention for Middle School Students and Their Parents," on Tuesday, April 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the library. Anne Walker, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator for the Howard County Health Department, will be the facilitator. Horizon Foundation Announces Half Million Dollar Safety Net Support Program - Foundation Challenges Community To Give Generously During The Holiday Season http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1171 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1171 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 00:00:00 CST Challenging local residents and businesses to "give generously to Howard County nonprofit organizations in a time of need," Horizon Foundation President & CEO Richard M. Krieg today announced a $500,000 Safety Net Support Program. HC Drugfree To Sponsor Evening Substance Abuse Program - November 11 Event to include Kendel Ehrlich, Maryland's First Lady http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172 Tue, 28 Oct 2003 00:00:00 CST HC DrugFree will present a special evening program, The Family: The First Line of Defense in Preventing Substance Abuse on Tuesday, November 11th, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Jim Rouse Theater at Wilde Lake High School. The program for parents, adolescents and community members will focus on the importance of family support, boundaries, expectations, values and communication that help young people avoid alcohol and drugs. Horizon Awards Announced to Upgrade Terrorism and SARS Preparedness http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1173 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1173 Wed, 16 Jul 2003 00:00:00 CDT Horizon Foundation President & CEO Richard M. Krieg today announced the award of a series of grants totaling $318,645 to improve Howard County's resilience in the face of the regional terrorist threat or potential SARS outbreak. Horizon Foundation Honors Long Reach High Graduate http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174 Thu, 05 Jun 2003 00:00:00 CDT Richard M. Krieg, President and CEO of The Horizon Foundation, has announced that Nicole Modeen, a graduating senior at Long Reach High School, has received the Foundation's "Youth Leadership Award." Horizon Foundation President Named To National Peace Corps Council http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1175 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1175 Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:00 CDT Richard M. Krieg, President & CEO of The Horizon Foundation was today named as a member of the National Peace Corps Association Advisory Council. The Council works on behalf of the National Peace Corps Association, which is made up of the 162,000 Peace Corps volunteers and staff who have served the nation. Horizon Council and Glenwood Library Host Family Communication Night - Dinner and Program Designed for Middle Schooler Students and Their Parents http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1176 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1176 Fri, 07 Mar 2003 00:00:00 CST The Western Horizon Council and the Glenwood Branch Library are hosting a Family Communication Night on Monday, March 31, at the library. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by a special program, from 7-8:30 p.m., for middle school students and their parents. The subject of the Family Communication Night is "Teen Friendships, Dating and Sexuality." Family Health Fair at Murray Hill Middle School - Screenings, Demonstrations, Displays and Entertainment http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1177 http://www.thehorizonfoundation.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1177 Thu, 06 Mar 2003 00:00:00 CST Murray Hill Middle School and the Southeast Horizon Council will host "Fun, Food & Fitness Family Health Expo" on Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m-2 p.m., at Murray Hill Middle School.