WHO WE ARE

Our Mission

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

We resolve to meet our community’s needs quickly, strategically, thoughtfully, and always with compassion. We strive to actualize opportunities within reach of the families we serve. 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. This can help create a pathway through and out poverty or just provide a hand up when one is needed. No matter who seeks our services or why, our priority is always Howard County families’ long-term stability.

Our Vision

To enable others to enhance the quality of their lives and share in the promise and opportunity of our community.

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OUR IMPACT SNAPSHOT

FY2025 Stats

STUDENTS EDUCATED

FAMILIES SAVED FROM HOMELESSNESS

MEALS DISTRIBUTED

FAMILIES KEPT THEIR LIGHTS ON

HOMES WEATHERIZED

Testimonials

“They say it takes a village or a community to raise a child and I felt that help with CAC. They had given family meals, Thanksgiving feasts, and one Christmas we had been sponsored by a very generous person. That day I cried. How could someone who knows nothing about my family help me in such a way? I had CAC and Head Start to thank for that.”
– Brianna, Early Childhood Education Parent

“I remember the first time I came to the food bank. After I loaded up my car, it brought me to tears. I was thankful to God and the people here because it’s a great thing that they are doing. I want to tell anyone else not to be too proud to reach out and ask for help.”
– Eduardo, Food Assistance Client