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April 2026: Annapolis roundup, Birth justice RFP, complete streets and more!
MDGA26 is in the books! The 2026 legislative session in Annapolis has officially come to a close. Although the environment this session was a difficult one due to the state’s ongoing budget woes, the Horizon[...]
Wrapping up the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session
The 2026 legislative session in Annapolis has officially come to a close. Although the environment this session was a difficult one due to the state’s ongoing budget woes, the Horizon Foundation was proud to join[...]
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[...]
Tell the Maryland General Assembly: Add 100 health care workers to help 130,000 Marylanders keep their healthcare coverage!
In a matter of months, new federal rules will make it harder for 320,000 Medicaid enrollees living in Maryland to keep their health insurance coverage. Many experts agree that up to 130,000 of them will likely[...]
Advocates Release Statement on Howard County Housing Opportunities Trust Fund
Later today, the Howard County Council will hold a public hearing on CR 40-2026, which would authorize a ballot initiative to amend the county charter to allow the county to pursue bond funding to support[...]
February 2026 Newsletter: Standing up for each other, case study, action alerts and more!
Standing up for each other "After watching the inhumane acts of ICE in Minneapolis, including shootings of American citizens, unlawful entry into people's homes, separation of families and using children as bait, I was so[...]
Showing Up for Each Other
After watching the inhumane acts of ICE in Minneapolis, including shootings of American citizens, unlawful entry into people's homes, separation of families and using children as bait, I was so proud of how Howard County[...]
January 2026 Newsletter: Values-aligned investing, housing forum, new trustees and more!
Investing in our values Aligning Dollars with our Deepest Values: Our New Approach to Investing. When the Horizon Foundation embarked on its new strategic plan in 2024, we committed to centering equity and anti-racism in all[...]
Aligning Dollars with our Deepest Values: Our New Approach to Investing
When the Horizon Foundation embarked on its new strategic plan in 2024, we committed to centering equity and anti-racism in all of our work. It was important for us not only to practice that in[...]
Joint Statement on Recently Announced Initiatives to Support Renters in Howard County
"This week, County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball announced new initiatives to support renters in Howard County including increasing funding for rental assistance, extending the time period that landlords give for eviction notice, establishing a new[...]
Three new trustees joining the Horizon Foundation Board
The Horizon Foundation has welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees: Dr. Haksoon Ahn, professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work; Jordan McKinnie, assistant portfolio manager at T. Rowe Price Investment Management; and Shannon McMahon, executive director[...]
December 2025 Newsletter: Solidarity in 2026
A note from Nikki Friends, There is no doubt that this year has been one of great challenge. Federal policy changes and budget cuts threatened the progress we have made on a number of important[...]
November 2025 Newsletter: Happy Thanksgiving, The Roving Radish and more!
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving! There is no question that this past year has been one of challenge, stress and uncertainty. More than ever, we are grateful to this Howard County community and to[...]
October 2025 Newsletter: Adhering to our north stars, grant RFPs, Election Rules webinar and more!
Adhering to our north stars: Accountability with Dr. LaShay Harvey As the Foundation has embarked on our new strategic plan over the last two years, many things have changed for us. A critical piece of all[...]
Adhering to our north stars: Accountability with Dr. LaShay Harvey
As the Foundation has embarked on our new strategic plan over the last two years, many things have changed for us. For the first time in 25 years, the Horizon Foundation changed its vision, mission[...]
Our 2025 Grant RFPs are now open!
Now accepting applications! As we continue to implement our strategic plan, the Horizon Foundation remains committed to partnering with community to drive impact in areas of greatest need. Our work across all our strategic priority areas aims[...]
