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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July 2019 newsletter: Calling All Changemakers, Healthy Vending, Emotional Support Humans in the News
Jul, 31, 2019 Olivia DohertyWhat’s your big idea for social change in Howard County? You could win up to $25,000 The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland…
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Horizon Foundation Announces Two New Staff Members: Jennifer Arice White and Kerry Darragh
Jul, 30, 2019 Kerry DarraghThe Horizon Foundation is pleased to welcome two new staff members - Jennifer Arice White and Kerry Darragh. Jennifer joins the team as senior community…
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Emotional Support Humans in the news
Jul, 25, 2019 Olivia DohertyThe movement is spreading as a growing number of Emotional Support Humans are taking the pledge, and our latest ads are showing up in Facebook…
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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