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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.


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 Parkinson’s 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. 


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us know. You can sponsor them or we will try and find a sponsor
for them."

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