2003 Grants

Adaptive Living, Inc., $11,000
This project will fund part-time staffing for medical monitoring and assistance for adults with mental retardation. The grant also serves as a challenge grant to improve fundraising capacity.

Howard County's Community Emergency Response Network (CERN) was chosen as one of the nation's top volunteer programs by hte National Association of Counties (NACO). Accepting the award were (from left): Howard County Public Information Officer Victoria Goodman, County Executive James N. Robey, Horizon President & CEO Richard M. Krieg, Representative Benjamin L. Cardin and Howard County Fire Chief Joseph Herr.

AIDS Alliance of Howard County, $3,500
The grant supports four community education events for persons with AIDS/HIV, their families and other supporters. The grant also serves as a challenge grant to enhance fundraising efforts.

Alianza de la Comunidad, $17,000
The grant establishes Hispanic Outreach centers in two schools to assist Latino families in accessing needed community services.

Alzheimer's Association, $5,240
Central Maryland Chapter Funding supports a new education program to train family caregivers of people with dementia how to communicate effectively with their health care provider.

American Cancer Society, $500
Funding supports a summit to address tobacco issues. It was held in June at Howard Community College to address policy issues, smoking cessation programs and social norms marketing among college students.

American Red Cross of Central MD, $36,000
This project will enhance delivery of disaster relief services and community education in Howard County.

Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers, $1,000
This grant funds the continued work of the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers as it supports the variety of foundations serving Maryland.

Association of Community Services, $32,000
This grant will support ACS's expanded role for advocacy and assist member agencies in strengthening their organizations.

Association of Community Services, $4,537
The project provides technical assistance to identified not-for-profit Safety Net Organizations to help plan future operations and sustainability.

Association of Community Services $5,000
This project will compile tip sheet information to incorporate into the HorizonHelp website. Experts on various topics will prepare the text for these tip sheets.

Association of Community Services $6,000
This grant supports an event planner to work with numerous community organizations including the Local Children's Board and Office on Aging to create an intergenerational human services event for Howard County residents.

Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America $6,265
Funding supports a training program for child care providers on management of asthma and allergies among young children, enhancing the child's overall ability to manage their disease.

Bonnie Branch Middle School $4,041
This project will assist new 6th graders with adjustment to middle school by partnering with successful 8th graders as their mentors.

Burleigh Manor Middle School $750
Funding supports a wellness project designed for staff to walk the same distance as the Lewis & Clark expedition to Oregon.

Center for Community Health Strategies, $55,500
The grant supports consultation services to address the issue of Access to Care in Howard County.

Center for Community Health Strategies $50,000
This grant funds continued support for the Center for Community Health Strategies.

Christ Church Link, $1,000
This grants supports the purchase of backpacks and school supplies for students in need.

Christ Church Link, $4,500
Funding supports an assessment of the HorizonHelp database and website to determine its effectiveness and accessibility for the faith community and community at large.

Community Action Council $4,800
Funding will support a six-week summer program for 36 children from limited income families to help prepare them for kindergarten.

Congregations Concerned for the Homeless, $3,785
This project will fund a weekend camp for youth and their families coping with transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

Copper Ridge Institute, $15,220
The project will provide professional development training in dementia care for primary care physicians, home health nurses and managers of assisted living facilities.

Department of Fire & Rescue Services, $5,000
Funding supports the purchase of a trailer to carry the equipment for the Community Emergency Response Team Training program in order to provide onsite training.

Domestic Violence Center of Howard County, Inc., $75,000
Funding supports a clinical services coordinator to create efficiencies and handle intakes and referrals. The grant also supports technological upgrades necessary to comply with new state and federal reporting requirements.

Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland, $20,000
Funding supports the development of an electronic billing capability for the Howard County office. The system will expedite insurance reimbursement and improve administrative functioning.

First Presbyterian Church, $34,500
Funding supports education for crisis management for parish nurses, administrative support and personnel management services for the Parish Nurse Ministry.

FISH of Howard County, $5,000
Funding supports purchase of medications for acute illness for older adults and individuals who are unable to afford them.

FISH of Howard County, $70,000
The project will support the emergent pharmacy needs for individuals with limited resources and develop a sustainability plan for the pharmacy assistance program.

Foreign-born Information and Referral, $47,000
Network The grant supports a volunteer coordinator position to enhance and grow the volunteer program at FIRN so that service capacity may be expanded.

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, $13,000
Funding supports a school-based Girl Scout Life Skills program for underserved girls in two schools in Howard County.

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Inc., $9,000
This grant supports a technology upgrade to accommodate the new reporting requirements for the State of Maryland and Housing and Urban Development.

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Inc., $5,000
This grant supports establishment of a cold weather shelter for homeless individuals in Howard County. Funding will be used for a part-time coordinator, supplies and emergency assistance needs of clients.

Health Alliance, $4,200
Funding supports one-time emergency assistance with insurance premiums for families enrolled in the Maryland Child Health Insurance Program.

Health Alliance, $64,500
The award provides operational support to the Health Alliance as well as funding for eyeglasses, medical supplies and computer upgrades.

Howard Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., $5,000
This project will conduct an outreach program to identify community members who can be recruited and trained to take leadership roles in nonprofit organizations.

Howard Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., $10,000
This grant will fund a planning project to expand health careers programs including nursing and allied health professionals for both the Columbia and Laurel campuses.

Howard Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., $25,000
This grants funds the development of a CD-ROM on emergency preparedness for distribution to the Howard County community. Funds also support the design and delivery of a volunteer training course on Emergency Response.

Howard County Arts Council, $7,500
The project will provide professional artists in Head Start classrooms to support early childhood curriculum and develop core life, social and learning skills.

Howard County Center of African American Culture, $7,000
The grant supports middle schoolers attendance at the Saturday Heritage of Excellence program with education focus on good health practices and wellness.

Howard County Health Department, $50,000
The funding supports dental health services and outreach for underserved Howard County residents.

Howard County Health Department, $153,501
This grant will fund the establishment of a halfway house program for people with substance abuse in Howard County.

Howard County Library $5,000
This grant supports the acquisition of books and materials to create a "state-of-the-art" cancer information collection.

Howard County Public School System, $8,000
This grant supports the attendance of four school system administrators at the Search Institute Conference, "Healthy Communities Healthy Youth," to support the Asset Development Initiative.

Howard County Public School System, $25,923
This grant provides funds for the purchase of special communications radios to be used in the event of a disaster so that the school system can communicate with the Howard County Emergency Communications Command Center.

Korean-American Community Association of Howard County, $15,000
This grant funds a crisis needs assessment of the Korean Community in Howard County.

Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped, $13,125
This project provides dental services including prostheses to 25 low income older adults in Howard County.

Maryland Search and Rescue, $5,075
The grant finances program materials to provide Red Cross Emergency Responder training to adolescents and adults.

Medicare Rights Center $12,000
Project will provide web-based health care and community resource information for older adults and conduct outreach activities through the Office on Aging in Howard County.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, $3,000
This grant will fund the Family-to-Family course for Howard County families dealing with mental health issues.

National Family Resiliency Center, Inc., $12,000
The grant supports the design of a web based interactive parenting plan program to assist families in planning for the individual needs of their children during times of transition.

Office of Children's Resources, $39,124
This program will provide emergency preparedness training for 500 child care professionals caring for over 13,000 children in Howard County.

Office of Children's Resources, $15,000
Funding will provide education regarding When to Call the Doctor to parents of young children and child care professionals. The grant will also produce a videotape to increase the availability of the program to more parents and providers.

Planned Parenthood of Maryland, $10,000
The project provides parent training on family life and human sexuality so that parents may participate effectively in their child's education.

Project Literacy, $2,000
This grant supports the recognition of individuals who have learned to read.

Search Institute, $86,480
This grant brings the expertise of the Search Institute, in partnership with The Horizon Foundation, in planning and evaluating the county-wide Youth Asset Building Initiative named the Connections Project.

St. Matthew Housing Development, Inc., $14,000
Funding will support case management services for residents with disabilities who are unable to live independently. A portion of the grant will be used to enhance Board development and fundraising capacity.

STTAR Center, Inc., $54,488
This grant funds technical and office equipment needed to expand into new office space.

Success in Style $3,000
Funding will support purchase of uniforms for women participating in the RENEW health careers program at Howard Community College.

United Way of Howard County, $15,000
The grant supports a physicians' education program in order to provide training for the Buprenorphine substance abuse treatment protocol.

Vision - Howard County, $2,500
The funding supports the development of an "Action Agenda" to guide Vision - Howard County in its future direction.

Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, $48,800
Funding supports continuation of the Volunteer Center and staffing for new emergency and disaster related preparedness and response volunteer activities.

Winter Growth, Inc,. $15,000
The project provides support for economically disadvantaged older adults to attend the Wellness Day program at Winter Growth.

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