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Community
Change
so everyone in Howard County
can live a longer, better life
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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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
The Horizon Foundation recently hosted a community discussion focused on COVID-19 vaccines. We recorded the session and provided information and answers to many common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Join Horizon’s Nikki Highsmith Vernick as we learn more from Dr. Mohammed Shafeeq Ahmed, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, Dr. Ruth Karron, and Dr. Maura Rossman. Featuring opening remarks by County Executive Calvin Ball, this event was co-sponsored by Howard County Health Department and Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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Million invested in community health
377
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 newsletter: GIH conference, 988 launch, policy wins and more!
Jul, 26, 2022 Kerry DarraghSubscribe to our newsletter! Breaking down siloes, building power: Reflection from the 2022 Grantmakers in Health conference Last month, I attended the annual Grantmakers in…
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Breaking down siloes, building power: Reflections from the 2022 Grantmakers in Health conference
Jul, 25, 2022 Kerry DarraghLast month, I attended the annual Grantmakers in Health (GIH) conference, along with thousands of other leaders in philanthropy from across the country who are…
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June newsletter: SCOTUS decision, Fighting diabetes, Emotional Support Human survey, “Rise to the Challenge” awards and more
Jun, 28, 2022 Kerry DarraghSubscribe to our newsletter! We stand in solidarity The Community Foundation of Howard County, the Horizon Foundation, and the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County…
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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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