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Our Mission

To diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County individuals, families, and children in need.

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We are here to support you! By layering our five critical services of early childhood education, energy assistance, food assistance, housing assistance, and weatherization assistance, we guide a family from crisis to stability and ultimately to self-sufficiency. Check out our programs below to learn more.
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Food Assistance

Howard County Food Bank
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Get to Know Us

HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES.

The Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), is Howard County’s designated anti-poverty organization for over 60 years. We are a non-profit 501(C)(3) Community service organization designed to meet community needs. CAC is one of our nation’s 1,000+ Community Action Agencies (CAAs) dedicated to fighting poverty by helping people become economically self-sufficient. We are a dynamic organization that utilizes the Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to integrate our five core services of Early Childhood Education, Energy Assistance, Food Assistance, Housing Assistance, and Weatherization Assistance to create a holistic approach to empower families on their path to social and economic stability.

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OUR IMPACT SNAPSHOT

FY2025 Stats
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STUDENTS EDUCATED
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FAMILIES SAVED FROM HOMELESSNESS
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MEALS DISTRIBUTED
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FAMILIES KEPT THEIR LIGHTS ON
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HOMES MADE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT


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Get Involved

For nearly 60 years, CAC has relied on upon the generosity of the community to meet the needs of the people it serves here in Howard County. We are incredibly grateful for those who invest in our community, offering a hand up to their neighbors in need. Donations of funds and food are needed year-round. CAC also has volunteer opportunities available. Click below to learn more.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

410-313-6440 
clientassistance@cac-hc.org 

Community Action Council of Howard County logo: Helping People, Changing Lives. Serving our community for 60 plus years, established 1965.

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