Howard County Commission For Women

04/16/2026

Older Americans Month is just a few weeks away—and we’re getting ready to celebrate.

Join us on May 1 for OAI: Your Circle of Connection to discover programs, resources and services that support aging well in . This event is FREE and open to all. Register in advance or just swing by. bit.ly/OAIShowcase2026

Whether you’re an older adult, a person with a disability, a caregiver, a community member or just curious about what we do, come out to The Mall in Columbia and make part of your circle.

Share this post with the people in your circle and invite them to come along!

03/19/2026

We’re streamlining how we share updates!

Moving forward, news and information from the Howard County Commission for Women will be shared on the main Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) page—making it easier to stay connected to the full range of programs and resources serving .

Follow us here: www.facebook.com/HoCoCommunity

03/05/2026

🌸 Spring into Fun with ! Registration is now open for spring activities at your local 50+ Center.

Explore a wide variety of classes, activities and opportunities to stay active, learn something new and connect with others in .

Spaces fill quickly, so be sure to register early and make the most of the season ahead. bit.ly/HoCo-Spring50

02/05/2026

LAST CALL for Student Entries - the 2026 Women's History Month Poster Contest entry deadline is 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, February 6. For full details, rules and an application, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/CFW2026contest

02/03/2026

is conducting a Community Needs Survey to help guide our Four-Year Area Plan for Aging and Disability Services. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs, priorities and challenges of older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and families in our community.

Survey results will directly inform planning, funding decisions, and the development of programs and services to ensure remains inclusive, supportive, and responsive.

Visit bit.ly/HoCo-CommunityNeedsSurvey to complete the survey by February 16. Multiple language formats are provided. Thank you for sharing your voice and helping shape the future of aging and disability services in Howard County. Questions? call 410-313-1234.

01/13/2026

Calling all students! Enter the 2026 Women's History Month Poster Contest. Posters must be your original work and reflect the 2026 theme, "Women Leading the Change to Shape a Sustainable Future." Entry deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 6. For details and rules, visit https://www.howardcountymd.gov/CFW2026contest.

10/31/2025

Please share to help support our neighbors in need!

This Saturday, we’re hosting a countywide food collection drive to support residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the suspension of SNAP benefits. The drive will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations across Howard County.

Community members can drop off non-perishable food and essential household items at any of these five collection sites:

- Gary J Arthur Community Center, 2400 MD 97, Cooksville

- George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City

- Department of Recreation & Parks Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia

- North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel

- Rockburn Branch Park - Pfeiffer’s Corner Schoolhouse, 6109 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge

Following the countywide Food Collection Drive, items collected will be donated to governmental, nonprofit, and educational partners including: the Community Action Council (CAC) Howard County Food Bank, the Food Pantry at the Howard County MultiService Center, Howard Community College’s Fueling Dragons Food Pantry, Columbia Community Care, the Howard County Muslim Council, and the Indian Cultural Association of Howard County (ICA) and Feed HoCo.

These vital community organizations continue to serve thousands of families experiencing food insecurity in Howard County.

Requested items include: rice, pasta and sauce, soups, tuna, peanut butter, beans, cereal, juice, diapers, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. With these partners, we’re working to ensure that all our neighbors have access to food, dignity, and hope.

06/22/2025

Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services is spotlighting the work of our amazing boards and commissions as part of our 50th anniversary celebration - starting with the Howard County Commission For Women.

03/25/2025

Continuing our celebration of , the Howard County Commission For Women congratulates the winners of the 2025 Women's History Month poster contest, including Bryna Vernon, a 4th grader at The Mandala School, who won 2nd place in the elementary school division for her entry, entitled "Unstoppable Woman."

Bryna (pictured with her winning poster) created her drawing with ink and color markers, incorporating inspiring quotes from strong women coming together as a community. View all the winning posters at www.howardcountymd.gov/CFW.

03/25/2025

Join the Commission on Aging at 1 p.m. today! The Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services' Commission on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association of Maryland will present an informative presentation about the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's at the East Columbia 50+ Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way in Columbia.

No registration needed, walk-ins are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Come and learn!

03/25/2025

Our celebration of continues as we highlight the student winners of the 2025 Women's History Month poster contest. Congratulations to Kona Olowokakoko, a 4th grader at Thunder Hill Elementary School, who won 1st place in the elementary school division for her poster, entitled "We Are One." Kona is pictured 2nd from left, with her family and her winning entry at the awards ceremony.

Kona's drawing shows how all women come together as one. "Race, beliefs, preference or where we go to school does not divide us - it makes us stronger," she says. View all the winning posters at www.howardcountymd.gov/CFW. .

03/24/2025

Our celebration of continues as we highlight the winners of the 2025 Women's History Month poster contest. Congratulations to Chrisette Tawiah, an eigth grader at Murray Hill Middle School, who won 2nd place in the middle school division for her entry, "Dream of the Woman."

Chrisette created her poster using a digital platform to show a newer generation of women looking ahead to a brighter future while remembering those before them who paved the way for education. View all the winning posters at www.howardcountymd.gov/CFW.