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.
55
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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Thank you for joining our community discussion on COVID-19 vaccines!
Jan, 22, 2021 Kerry DarraghThank you to everyone who participated in our community discussion on the COVID-19 vaccines! We realize that we were unable everyone's question, but the Horizon…
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Local Philanthropic Organizations Issue Joint Statement on Insurrection at U.S. Capitol
Jan, 12, 2021 Kerry DarraghHoCoRespond funders denounce heinous attack on nation’s democracy The Community Foundation of Howard County, the Horizon Foundation, the United Way of Central Maryland and the…
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Horizon Foundation Welcomes Two New Trustees
Jan, 11, 2021 Kerry DarraghThe Horizon Foundation has announced the appointment of two new members of its board of trustees: business and investment executive Christopher Fortune and Juliet Gilliam,…
Our Initiatives
Featured story
Report: The 2020 Vision for Health in Howard County
Persistent racial disparities in numerous health measures pose challenges and opportunities for Howard County, Maryland, according to a new report released by the Horizon Foundation. The report details inequities in prenatal care and infant health, chronic disease, mental health and advance care planning and also analyzes root causes and calls for specific solutions and broad action by public agencies and others to address them.
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