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.
50
Million invested in community health
250
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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Horizon Foundation Announces New Chief Operating Officer
May, 20, 2019 Akbar TolbertThe Horizon Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Brinker as its new chief operating officer. In this role, she will be part…
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Horizon Foundation Executives Author Chapter on Fighting Big Soda
May, 08, 2019 Akbar TolbertA new book published by Oxford University Press features a chapter on the Horizon Foundation’s work with partners to fight the excessive consumption of sugary…
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Emotional Support Humans Wanted
May, 06, 2019 Akbar TolbertEmotional Support Humans Wanted Do you have a friend or family member going through a hard time? Have you noticed someone you love facing…
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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