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Newsletter, April 2016
Answer the call! Howard health survey coming to a phone near you Between April and June, Howard County residents may receive a call from an independent research firm to take a brief, confidential survey about[...]
Horizon Congratulates Jean Moon & Associates on Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Award
Tim Singleton and Jean Moon at the Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards ceremony. The Horizon Foundation congratulates longtime friend and consultant Jean Moon & Associates for earning the 2016 Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Award for[...]
New Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bars Open at Three Local Elementary Schools
The Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) Office of Food and Nutrition Services and the Horizon Foundation kicked off a new pilot program focused on promoting the link between nutrition, education, physical activity and living a[...]
Newsletter, February 2016
Horizon Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members Stacie Hunt, president and CEO of Leadership Howard County, and Tracy Miller, attorney and owner of Tracy Miller Law, began their four-year terms in January. >> Sugar Free[...]
Horizon Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants During 2015
COLUMBIA, Md. -- Continuing its long history of supporting community organizations working to improve health and wellness in Howard County, Md., the Horizon Foundation awarded almost $1.2 million in grants in 2015. “We want Howard[...]
Horizon Foundation, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, and Howard County General Hospital launch mental health initiative
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. – Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman today announced a partnership with the Horizon Foundation and the Howard County General Hospital to begin implementation of recommendations made by the Behavioral Health Task[...]
Soda Sales Dropping Faster in Howard County Than Nationally
Two years after the launch of a community-wide public health campaign to promote healthy lifestyle choices and stem growing rates of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases in Howard County, early results show a significant[...]
Horizon Foundation Awards Nearly $1 million in Grants During 2014
COLUMBIA, Md. -- Continuing its long history of supporting numerous community organizations working to improve health and wellness in Howard County, Md., the Horizon Foundation awarded almost $1 million in grants in 2014. “Our grantees[...]
Horizon Foundation 2014 Annual Meeting
Before an audience of a community leaders, health care providers, and partners, the Horizon Foundation hosted its 2014 annual meeting on October 2nd at the Great Room in Historic Savage Mill. The meeting was a[...]
Howard County School Wellness Policy Gets Top National Ranking
The school wellness policy developed by the Howard County Board of Education was ranked among the best in the nation, according to a recent evaluation by the Yale University Rudd Center for Food Policy and[...]
Maryland Children to Benefit from New Child Care Center Health and Nutrition Standards
Annapolis — Tens of thousands of Maryland children who attend licensed child care centers will enjoy healthier drink choices and activities starting next year, thanks to a bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly and[...]
Report Details Economic Impacts of Obesity in Howard County
A new study from the Sage Policy Group released today estimates that obesity may cost Howard County businesses as much as $169 million in economic losses each year, a loss that represents approximately 2,500 jobs.[...]
Horizon Foundation Announces Student Film Competition Winners
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOfH4CjTC0Q] The Horizon Foundation last night announced the winners of the 2013 Howard County Unsweetened “Your Voice, Your Choice” student film contest at a “red carpet” event featuring Grammy-nominated singer Mario Barrett and Emmy-award winning[...]
Horizon Foundation awards over $1 million in grants in 2013
Continuing its long history of support for numerous local organizations working to improve health and wellness in Howard County, Maryland, the Horizon Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants in 2013. “We are driven by[...]
Annual Meeting Recap
The Horizon Foundation hosted its 2013 annual meeting on June 4th at Howard County Community College. Attended by a mix of community leaders and healthcare providers, the meeting focused on the Foundation’s accomplishments over the[...]
Horizon Foundation awards over $1 million in grants in 2012
The Horizon Foundation gave out over $1 million in grants in 2012 to numerous local organizations working on public health initiatives in Howard County, Maryland. “Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of[...]
Former Foundation Trustees
Name Begin End Steven Adler 1/1/01 12/31/08 Duane Alexander 1/1/12 12/31/15 David Anderson 1/1/06 12/1/11 David Barrett 9/1/06 8/31/14 Lily Bengfort 1/1/13 1/21/16 Guillermo Birmingham 1/1/11 10/21/13 Judith Britz 1/1/99 12/1/06 Ron Carlson 6/1/98 12/1/01[...]
