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COLUMBIA & CLARKSVILLE
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Local Non-Profit Agencies
The Columbia Foundation
By distributing grant money to local nonprofit organizations,
a community foundation supports new and existing services
and programs that address a community's changing needs.
This money is available thanks to the generosity of individuals,
families and businesses who want to ensure their philanthropy
stays close to home.
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To provide future funds to assure that our communities
remain beautiful, clean and a safe places to live.
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A. Eugene Hoeper Foundation/Deaf Outreach NC
Bring cheer to ill and homebound deaf people through
visiting and sending monthly cheer cards.
301-596-6928
Adaptive Living Inc. NC
A residential program to teach independence to
developmentally disabled adults who work in the community.
410-730-1289
Affordable Housing Alliance AHA
Helps disadvantaged 1st time home buyers with knowledge
and assistance in their 1st home purchase.
410-596-5823
American Parkinsons Disease Support Group NC
Supplies information and support to people with
Parkinson's disease.
410-465-5012
Animal Advocates of Howard County NC
Is dedicated to reducing the suffering of animals in Howard
County by promoting the adoption of shelter pets.
410-880-2488
The Athelas Institute Inc. NC
Serves individuals with developmental disabilities in work,
day and residential community settings.
410-964-1241
Audubon Society of Central Maryland NC
A chapter of the National Audubon Society that
works to protect birds, wildlife and their habitat.
Call Bob Schaefer at 301-831-5660
Association of Community Services of Howard
County
6620 Amberton Dr.
Elkridge, MD. 21075
410-796-7824 Fax 410-379-1308 E-mail
Better Bed Rest Inc. NC
A support resource and referral service for women
on bed rest due to high risk pregnancy.
410-740-7662
Bread for Life Food Pantry NC
Distributes Food to those in need along Route 1
corridor and from Columbia to Ft Meade.
301-725-3944
Cars for Careers NC
Refurbishes used cars for those in need of affordable
transportation to find or retain employment.
410-418-5310
Child Health Foundation NC
Committed to saving and improving children's
lives through research and health care.
301-596-4514
Children of Separation and Divorce Center Inc. NC
Helps Children and parents adjust to a major family
change.
410-740-9553
Christian Jail Ministry NC
Ministers to the spiritual, personal and social
needs of inmates
and their families.
410-997-0253
Claudia Mayer Research & Imaging Center NC
To provide Howard County residents living with cancer
the educational and aesthetic tools they need to enhance
their quality of life while living with the disease.
410-740-5858
Coalition of Geriatric Services NC
Is a 200-member network of senior-service providers.
410-750-2400
Columbia Housing Corp. NC
Manages and owns subsidized housing for families,
the elderly and those with special needs.
410-730-9554 ext 16
Community Action Council of Howard Co. NC
Assists disadvantaged and low-income residents
of Howard County.
410-313-6440
Congregations Concerned for the Homeless NC
Provides transitional housing and life skills support to
formally homeless families on the road to self-sufficiency.
410-884-5408
Creative Options Inc. NC
Provides Day Support services for individuals with disabilities.
410-750-1402
Crohns
and Colitis Foundation of America
Maryland / So. Delaware Chapter
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's
mission is to cure and
prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
through research, and
to improve the quality of life of children and
adults affected by these
digestive diseases through education and support.
443-276-0861
Days End Farm Horse Rescue NC
A volunteer-based animal-welfare organization that strives
to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through
rehabilitation, humane education and community outreach.
Domestic Violence Center of Howard County NC
Provides crisis intervention for battered spouses, counseling
for both victims and abusers and emergency and transitional
shelter for victims and their children.
410-997-0304
Fidos
For Freedom
Increasing the quality of life of people living
in the Baltimore-
Washington Metropolitan Community through the
use of
specially trained: Service , Hearing and
Therapy Dogs
410-880-4178
FIRN NI
Helps new immigrants with language skills an
learning to operate in this country.
FISH of Howard County NC
Provides food, financial assistance and referral
information to county residents in need.
410-964-8660
Friskies Wildlife Sanctuary NC
Wildlife rehabilitation center for monkeys.
410-418-8899
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center NC
Provides 24-hour hotline counseling, walk-in counseling
and emergency and transitional housing for homeless
families and individuals.
410-531-6006
Habitat
for Humanity of Howard County
Provides homeownership opportunities for
low-to-
moderate income Howard County families in
need.
410-480-8120 E-mail
Health Alliance for Patients in Need NC
Provides medical services to eligible county residents
410-884-7831
Helping Hands Enrichment and Leadership Foundation NC
Provides supplemental learning program for elementary
school students and assists them in reaching, maintaining
and exceeding grade-level expectations.
410-715-3053
Heron Run Refuge NC
Sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted animals.
410-379-0457
Hospice of Howard County NC
Hospice is a special way of caring for the terminally ill
individuals that seek to make their remaining time as
peaceful, comfortable and pain free as possible.
410-730-5072
League of Women's Voters of Howard County Inc. NC
Encourages the informed and active participation of citizens
and influence policies through education and advocacy.
410-730-0142
L.I.F.E. Inc. NC
Provides residential support for adults with developmental
disabilities.
410-788-4570
The Link to Christ's Church NC
Provides an informational and referral service,
a backpack and school supplies program.
410-309-9695
The Listening Place NC
Provides timely screening and comprehensive investigation
of allegations of child mistreatment and appropriate
intervention for children and their families.
410-313-2630
Maryland Alternative Care NC
A therapeutic group home for emotionally disturbed
males 12-18 who are in the foster-care system.
410-465-3322 ext 323
Maryland Foundation for Dentistry for the
Handicapped NC
Provides pro-bono dental services to Maryland
residents with mental or physical handicaps.
410-964-1944
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland NC
Delivers meals to homebound, disabled or ill
people unable to shop or prepare meals.
410-730-9476
Mother's Against Drunk Driving, Howard County NC
Dedicated to eliminating impaired driving, supporting
its victims and preventing underage alcohol use.
410-465-5757
Multiple
Sclerosis Society
The mission of the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
is to end the devastating effects of multiple
sclerosis.
410 527 1770
New Zion Center of Hope United Methodist Church NC
Outreach ministries in the Ellicott City community.
410-465-3366
Pets on Wheels NC
Allow volunteers to take their own pets to visit the
elderly in nursing homes.
410-313-7461
PFLAG
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays
We keep families together... providing
direct support
to people needing answers in a confidential
setting.
Promises to Keep Mentoring Coordination Center NC
To provide mentoring to young people whose circumstances
are such that their lives are in need of outside adult friendship
and guidance.
410-997-3557
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults NC
Provides support programs, education and resources,
free of charge, to young adults, their families and friends
who are affected by cancer.
410-964-0202
RaveReviews
a Consignment Shop
Upscale ladies apparel, fine
accessories, better costume
jewelry and unique gift items. RaveReview
is operated
by Howard County General Hospital's Volunteer
auxiliary
and the proceeds benefit the Hospital and its
community.
Special Olympics, Howard County NC
Provides a year-round sports training and competitive program
for county children and adults with mental retardation and
developmental disabilities.
The Growth Center NC
A psychiatric rehabilitation day program.
410-381-6021
The Howard County Pregnancy Center NC
Offers pregnancy testing and counseling and provides
expectant mothers with maternity clothing and baby supplies.
410-730-3223
The Jewish Federation of Howard County NC
Distributes funds to the Jewish Community of Howard County
410-730-3223 ext 21
The National Coalition Building Institute NC
An educational, community based development
organization whose goals are to increase awareness
and sensitivity by training leaders committed to ending
prejudice and institutional discrimination.
410-730-8180
The NICU Parent Group NC
For parents who have had babies in the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit at Howard County General Hospital and who
wish to give back to the unit.
410-579-1613
The Nursing Home Story-time Program NC
Provides fun, fellowship and interaction between
nursing home residents and babies, toddlers and
pre-schools through stories, singing and hugs.
410-313-7461
The Sttar Center NC
Assists victims of sexual crimes, sexual exploitation and child
abuse by providing professional and compassionate crisis
intervention and education to promote community awareness.
410-290-6432
Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center Inc. NC
Provides Horseback riding for riders with special needs.
410-489-5100
Urban Rural Transportation Alliance NC
Provides special needs transportation for people with
disabilities, seniors and income eligible residents in specific
programs.
410-997-7588
Vision Care International Ministries
Since it's inception 15 years ago, VCI has focused its attention on demonstrating the love of God through providing affordable eye care
at home and around the world. Please do not through your old glasses
away we recycle them for those in need
301 498 2325
Voices for Children Inc.
NC
Provides volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected
children in the Howard County court system.
410-740-0933
Volunteer Center Serving Howard County
The mission of the Volunteer Center is stimulate
and expand
volunteerism in the community through connecting
people to
nonprofit and public agencies in order to improve
the quality
of life for all.
Winter
Growth
Winter Growth's mission is to assist
health-impaired older and
disabled adults to
remain in the community, avoiding unwanted
nursing home placements. Other services
include assisted living,
assisted transportation, and overnight respite
care.
We are located in the
Village of Harpers Choice.
"If you know of a non-profit that we do not have listed please let
us know. You can sponsor them or we will try and find a sponsor
for them."
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