New grant opportunity: Birth Justice
The application period of our Birth Justice RFP is now open! Nationwide, at least 80% of all maternal deaths are preventable. In Maryland, the top two leading causes of early postpartum death significantly impact Black and Latinx birthing people.[...]
March 2026 Newsletter: Look for the helpers, defending Medicaid, housing in Howard County and more!
Look for the helpers It’s an understatement to say that the past few years have been difficult for public health. As many of you know, I was born and raised in western Pennsylvania (Go Steelers!), near where Mr. Rogers lived and aired his[...]
Look for the helpers
Written by Dr. Glenn Schneider, Chief Program Officer It’s an understatement to say that the past few years have been difficult for public health. In just the past six years alone, we experienced a pandemic[...]
The Horizon Foundation is the largest independent health philanthropy in Maryland. We are committed to a Howard County free from systemic inequities, where all people can live abundant and healthy lives. We fight for equitable and compassionate health and mental health care, access to affordable and safe homes, a community where healthy food is accessible and affordable and where all residents are able to generate and pass down wealth. Our mission is to work side by side with community to build power, advocate for policy change and dismantle structural racism to achieve better health for everyone in Howard County and greater Maryland.
