Leading
Community
Change
so everyone in Howard County
can live a longer, better life
Our New Strategic Plan
We are excited to announce that we are embarking on our new strategic plan! Click here to learn more about our process, how to participate and get involved.
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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.
74
Million invested in community health
387
Programs Funded
30
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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A farewell to Speak(easy) Howard
Nov, 29, 2023 Kerry DarraghIt is difficult to talk about a time when you would be unable to decide your own health care. Unless you are dealing with an…
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November newsletter: First Thursdays, faith leaders survey, housing equity and more!
Nov, 21, 2023 Kerry DarraghSubscribe to our newsletter! As we prepare to launch our new strategic plan in the new year, the Foundation is reflecting on how grateful we…
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October newsletter: First Thursdays, strategic planning and more!
Oct, 24, 2023 Kerry DarraghSubscribe to our newsletter! Connect with your community: Join us for First Thursdays! As many of you know, the Horizon Foundation has been hard at…
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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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