A note from Nikki
Rest, Reflection and Renewal: Leadership Lessons from a Sabbatical. “This summer, I had the privilege of stepping away from my role as President & CEO of Horizon Foundation for a three-month sabbatical. What began as a plan to recharge with family quickly became something much deeper — a powerful period of reflection, learning and renewal. I returned with fresh energy and several lessons that I believe are not just personal, but meaningful for my leadership and for the Foundation’s work ahead.”
Check out this month’s blog to read Nikki’s full reflection on her sabbatical and the energy and deeper sense of purpose that she is bringing with her in her return to Horizon.
Save the Date: Election Rules Webinar
It’s officially election season in Maryland. Many candidates have already declared their intent to run for public office. But if you work for a non-profit, there are some key “dos and don’ts” to consider if you want to legally engage with candidates for office and otherwise educate voters about important issues. Come to this interactive webinar on Tuesday, November 4th from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to learn the election year rules for your non-profit organization and how they apply to you as an employee or a board member. You will hear from Allen Mattison, a partner at Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold who helps nonprofit organizations (including the Horizon Foundation) to mitigate legal risks while maximizing their ability to advocate effectively for their public-policy missions. Registration will open soon!
A successful Food Insecurity Town Hall!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Healthier Choices Coalition’s Food Insecurity Town Hall earlier this month! It was an engaging, insightful and inspiring evening to be in community with folks who want to ensure that everyone in Howard County has access to healthy and affordable food. Thank you especially to our Coalition volunteers and our all-star panel: Alice Harris from the Healthier Choices Coalition, Erika Chavarria from Columbia Community Care, Brian Ralph from the Howard County Public School System, James Zoller from The Roving Radish and Reena Rambharat from the Howard County Health Department. Thanks as well to our local elected officials who attended to show their support – Councilwoman Liz Walsh, Delegate Jessica Feldmark and Senator Clarence Lam.
Want to be part of the solution to fighting food insecurity in Howard County? Join the growing Healthier Choices Coalition today to get involved!
Grant RFPs coming soon
We have some exciting grant opportunities coming up this fall! Want to make sure you don’t miss any announcements? Sign up to make sure you get all the details about our upcoming grant opportunities.
RESCHEDULED First Thursdays – October 9
Thank you to everyone who has been participating in our First Thursdays community conversations! In recognition of Yom Kippur on October 2, our next gathering will be rescheduled for the following week: October 9 at 10 a.m. at the Horizon Foundation’s office. This month will feature a guided discussion around mental health.
Please join us and your fellow Howard County residents for connection and community. To join, please RSVP to our Senior Power and Movement Building Officer, Gerardo Benavides.
Staff Picks & Resources: Check out what we’re reading, watching & learning
- In Trump’s Federal Work Force Cuts, Black Women Are Among the Hardest Hit (The New York Times)
- Why so few Americans read for pleasure (The Washington Post)
- How Egyptian Hieroglyphs Influenced Modern Alphabets (PBS)
- Can’t afford to buy a home in Howard County? New census data offers some clues why (The Baltimore Banner)
