Ulman to Announce Collaboration to Better Serve the Nonprofit Sector

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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.

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 the Association of Community Services (ACS) on organizational survival strategies in the lean years. As the country's economic woes continue, proactive support to make certain that nonprofits have the resources they need to continue providing critical services to the community is more important than ever.

WHO:	Ken Ulman, County Executive Richard Krieg, President, The Horizon Foundation Jay Blackman, President, ACS
WHAT:	A critical announcement for the nonprofit community
WHEN:	Wednesday, September 16 Meeting Begins at 12:00 p.m., Executive to Speak at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE:	Oakland Mills Village Center, The Other Barn 5851 Robert Oliver Place, # 2, Columbia
WHY:	To discuss and explain a county-wide collaborative effort to better serve the nonprofit community in Howard County.

Media Contact:
Kevin Enright, Director, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022