Leading
Community
Change
so everyone in Howard County
can live a longer, better life
ABOUT
A Healthier Howard County
The Horizon Foundation is Howard County’s community health foundation. We are committed to improving health through innovative initiatives, collaborative partnerships, strategic grantmaking and thoughtful advocacy. Our work is driven by community needs and is shaped around strategic solutions that promise a significant lasting impact on physical and mental health in Howard County.
As the largest independent health philanthropy in Maryland, we are driven to help everyone in our community – especially those facing the greatest challenges. Learn more about us.
53
Million invested in community health
300
Programs Funded
20
Percent drop in soda sales
41
Elementary schools with fresh new lunch menus
15
Ambassador organizations for advance care planning
LATEST POSTS
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More healthy drinks and snacks coming to Howard County vending machines
Jul, 17, 2019 Olivia DohertyFollowing the passage of legislation four years ago, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the county will be fully implementing the law this fall,…
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800 Attend Speak(easy) Howard Events at Columbia Festival of the Arts
Jul, 03, 2019 Olivia DohertyThank you to all who joined the Horizon Foundation’s Speak(easy) Howard campaign for our special series of events with Columbia Festival of the Arts! Eight…
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Horizon Foundation Statement on 2020 Census Ruling
Jun, 28, 2019 Olivia DohertyYesterday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively blocked the addition of a question about citizenship in the 2020 Census. The question would have…
Our Initiatives
Featured story
Announcing the Emotional Support Human Etiquette Campaign
The Horizon Foundation has launched a new public outreach campaign designed to help people effectively support those in their lives who may be struggling with mental health challenges. The “Emotional Support Human Etiquette” campaign, modeled after the concept of emotional support animals, uses humor to make the idea of starting a conversation about mental health seem less intimidating and more approachable.
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