Frisky’s Wildlife & Primate Sanctuary
Provides rehabilitation services for injured animals and takes in animals that can no longer be cared for by their owners
10790 Old Frederick Road
Woodstock, MD 21163
410-418-8899
friskys.org
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Funds and promotes research aimed at preventing diseases that cause blindness
7168 Columbia Gateway Drive
Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21046
410-423-0600
blindness.org
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Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue
Volunteer-run, Mount Airy-based organization rescues, rehabilitates and finds new homes for horses facing slaughter
GentleGiantsDHR@aol.com
gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.com
Gilchrist Hospice Care
Offers a variety of hospice services, including operating an in-patient facility on Cedar Lane in Columbia
5537 Twin Knolls Road
Suite 433
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-5072
gilchristhospice.org
Girls on the Run of Central Maryland
Encourages preteen girls to develop healthy lifestyles and boost self-esteem through running
8640 Guilford Road
Suite 208
Columbia, MD 21046
443-864-8593
gotrcentralmd.org
Global Vessels
Operates an orphanage in Tanzania
P.O. Box 702
Fulton, MD 20759
301-596-0945
globalvessels.org
Grassroots Crisis Intervention
Provides 24-hour phone and walk-in crisis counseling, and offers emergency and other shelter programs
6700 Freetown Road
Columbia, MD 21044
410-531-6006
grassrootscrisis.org
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HC DrugFree
Dedicated to helping teens avoid alcohol and drugs, including educational programs for parents and youth at the county's schools and libraries
10451 Twin Rivers Road, Suite 404
Columbia, MD 21044
443-325-0040
info@hcdrugfree.org
hcdrugfree.org
Healthy Howard
Provides services aimed at connecting the uninsured with health care programs and promotes healthy practices in restaurants, schools, child care facilities and workplaces
7178 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
410-988-3737
healthyhowardmd.org
Horizon Foundation
Dedicated to promoting health and wellness in Howard County
10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Suite 900
Columbia, MD 21044
410-715-0311
www.thehorizonfoundation.org
Howard Community College Education Foundation
Raises money for the community college that helps fund scholarships, grants, facilities, equipment and programs
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway,
Columbia, MD 21044
443-518-4208
howardcc.edu/donors/foundation
Howard County Arts Council
Fosters the arts in Howard County by nurturing local artists and art organizations, and ensuring arts are accessible
Howard County Center for the Arts
8510 High Ridge Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-2787
www.hocoarts.org
Howard County Autism Society
Provides programs and conducts advocacy for people on all ends of the autism spectrum
10280 Old Columbia Road
Suite 215
Columbia, MD 21046
410-290-3466
howard-autism.org
Howard County Center of African American Culture
Collects and preserves information, resources and artifacts related to African American history and culture, available for public viewing
5434 Vantage Point Road
Columbia, MD 21044
410-715-1921
hccaac.org
Howard County Conservancy
Conducts environmental education on a 300-acre farm it operates as a nature reserve
10520 Old Frederick Road
P.O. Box 175
Woodstock, MD 21163
410-465-8877
hcconservancy.org
Howard County Pregnancy Center
Provides support, counseling and referrals for pregnant women in unplanned pregnancies, as well as material assistance when needed
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 254
Columbia, MD 21044
410-730-3223
www.hc-pg.org
Howard Hospital Foundation
Raises and manages funds for Howard County General Hospital
5755 Cedar Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
410-740-7890
hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital/ways_give/howard_hospital_foundation
Humanim
Provides workforce development services for individuals with disabilities
6355 Woodside Court
Columbia, MD 21046
410-381-7171
humanim.com
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