Welcome to Community Action Council of Howard County!

Thank You!

Thank you to all who made Community Action Council’s 17th Annual Holland Awards Dinner, held October 17, 2012 at Turf Valley Resort & Conference Center, a success. Over 300 guests joined us to honor two deserving individuals who have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of low-income individuals in Howard County: Dr. Sydney Cousin, former Superintendant of Howard County Public Schools, and Mr. Bernie Dancel, CEO of and representing the Ascend One Corporation.

Guests, including many local elected officials, businessmen and women, and nonprofit leaders, were treated to a moving keynote speech from Kevin Anderson, Athletic Director of the University of Maryland. Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown spoke about the need to support those in our community who are in need.

Proceeds from the event will be used to support many CAC programs including the Howard County Food Bank, Head Start, Energy Assistance, Housing Assistance, Weatherization, and the Community Garden.

A big thank you to the evening’s many ticketholders and sponsors, including Presenting Sponsors Apple Ford and Wegmans. We look forward to the 2013 Holland Awards Dinner!

Healthy Food Initiative

The United Way of Central Maryland recently started a three-year Access to Heathy Food Initiative in Central Maryland. Pictured promoting the project are Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, former Ravens Cheerleader Molly Shattuck, President and CEO of the Horizon Foundation Richard Krieg, Community Action Council of Howard County President Bita Dayhoff, and Howard County General Hospital President and CEO Victor Broccolino.

CAC Named Top Workplace

The Community Action Council of Howard County has been named a Baltimore Sun “Top Workplace” for 2011. The contest was open to all for-profit or not-for-profit public and private companies with no less than 50 employees. Businesses that earned a spot on the list were selected based on surveys completed by employees. Those surveys looked at leadership, opportunities for advancement, workplace flexibility, compensation and benefits.