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Hundreds of community members gather for 2019 Mental Health Film Festival
Olivia Doherty Oct, 31, 2019Thank you for a memorable Mental Health Film Festival! We are overwhelmed and grateful to the hundreds of community members who attended our 2019 Mental…
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Deadline Extended! RFP: Mental Health Outreach and Community Engagement Grant Opportunity
Olivia DohertyPlease note: Mental health outreach grants are currently closed. Background The Horizon Foundation is the largest independent health philanthropy in Maryland. We lead community change…
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Health Affairs Grantwatch: “Why We Are Building A Community Of ‘Emotional Support Humans'”
Olivia Doherty Oct, 29, 2019Horizon Foundation President and CEO Nikki Highsmith Vernick penned a guest blog post in Health Affairs' Grantwatch explaining the beginnings of the Emotional Support Human…
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Statement on Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings
Kerry Darragh Oct, 17, 2019Representative Elijah Cummings passed away early this morning at the age of 68. A Baltimore City native, he represented Maryland’s seventh district, which includes the…
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County Council Passes Complete Streets Resolution
Kerry Darragh Oct, 08, 2019Last night, the Howard County Council approved a resolution introduced by County Executive Calvin Ball to establish a complete streets policy in the county. Complete…
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Congratulations Changemaker Challenge Finalists!
Olivia DohertyThe Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland have named the finalists for the 2019 Changemaker Challenge! We are grateful for the 56 applicants…
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2019 Mental Health Film Festival: Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Columbia
Olivia Doherty Sep, 18, 2019One evening. Four films. Hundreds of community members who care about mental health. Join the Horizon Foundation for the 2019 Mental Health Film Festival, an…
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County Council Holds Hearing on Complete Streets Resolution
Kerry DarraghOn September 16, the Streets for All coalition gathered supporters to testify on County Executive Calvin Ball's proposed complete streets resolution in front of the…
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County Executive Introduces Complete Streets Resolution
Kerry Darragh Aug, 24, 2019Advocates say measure is a “great launching point” to making streets more accessible and safe Today, County Executive Calvin Ball pre-filed a new resolution with…
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July 2019 newsletter: Calling All Changemakers, Healthy Vending, Emotional Support Humans in the News
Olivia Doherty Jul, 31, 2019What’s your big idea for social change in Howard County? You could win up to $25,000 The Horizon Foundation and United Way of Central Maryland…
