Horizon Foundation

“We have to figure out a way to prepare our students for the challenges they now face in the field, and give them an advocacy toolbelt to do that." Glenn E. Schneider, our Chief Program Officer, in an American Public Health Association article about the importance of public health advocacy. https://lnkd.in/esSUqp7M

Got an innovative idea to improve health equity or patient outcomes in Maryland? We want to hear from you! The Advancing Innovation in Maryland contest is seeking applicants with ideas that will improve patient care and health outcomes, advance equity, and/or promote affordability. We're excited to be partnering with the Maryland Department of Health and the Health Services Cost Review Commission for this contest! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_dhkzyX

Our awesome comms team (also known as Cat and Kerry) had an exciting and enriching few days in Kansas City at #comnet24, learning about all the best practices in authentic storytelling, narrative change and building community 👏

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Last week our Chief Program Officer, Glenn E. Schneider, led an Advocacy 101 workshop for the Association of Community Services of Howard County. Glenn worked with these stellar non-profit leaders as they explored the topics of effective advocacy and power building. Some of the key messages? ✅ You already have the skills you need to support positive change 📋 We need to work together to apply these skills strategically 📣 And despite preconceived notions, advocacy is comprised of mostly non-lobbying activities!

#Advocacy 101 - An amazing workshop today! Glenn Schneider, Chief Program Officer at The Horizon Foundation enlightened us about: 1.Why advocacy is important for your nonprofit – and the clients we serve 2. How it’s different from lobbying 3.The essential skills for effective advocacy 4.Some examples of local success stories

"Howard County, and Columbia in particular, were a model for the rest of the country. It can be a model again. We have the chance to do things other communities can only dream of.” Claudia Wilson Randall, President of the Community Development Network of Maryland is working towards this vision by advocating for better housing and development policies. Learn more about CDN and another 'hello' grantee in our newest blog post: https://lnkd.in/ecStUp2u

It's the Iast week to apply to our two open funding opportunities! We are seeking community organizations to partner with us on our work to support housing justice, fight inequality, and improve health in Howard County. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/du6kfznk

“Our vision is a world where no family grieves alone." Sadija A. Smiley started Stillborn And Infant Loss Support (SAILS) after loosing her daughter to stillbirth. SAILS supports families impacted by this incredibly painful yet little talked about experience. Learn more about SAILS and another 'hello' grantee in our newest blog post:https://lnkd.in/ecStUp2u

Join a webinar on Thursday, Sept 26 at 1 pm to learn more about this opportunity for healthcare innovators! The details and link to register are in the link below.