Black August Summer Program
The Black August Summer Institute is not a vacation. It’s a powerful, immersive experience for students
Connecting People, Resources, Opportunity
Black August Summer Program
The Black August Summer Institute is not a vacation. It’s a powerful, immersive experience for students
Connecting People, Resources, Opportunity
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“We Can’t Afford to Stop”
Rising Food Costs and Soaring Demand Are Straining CCC’s Hunger Relief Efforts When April Lee first started volunteering at Columbia Community Care (CCC) during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, she thought she was signing up for a few months of purchasing food and supplies to donate while recovering from double knee replacement surgery.

Service Year Spotlight: How Jocelyn and Sophia Found Purpose at Columbia Community Care
In the quiet moments before Columbia Community Care’s food pantry opens each morning, Jocelyn Ball and Sophia Smith are already hard at work. They might be arranging fresh produce deliveries, picking up items from Costco or Trader Joe’s, stocking and sorting items onto the shelves, or assisting volunteers who shop and deliver groceries to local

Five Years Forward: Celebrating Our Progress and Fueling the Future
Since our beginnings, we have provided food, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities to thousands of families and individuals across Howard County.
What We Do
Columbia Community Care provides Howard County with access to food and community assistance. Through our many programs we address hunger, youth development, and wellness. We are committed to uplifting individuals and families in need with dignity and respect.
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Get Involved
Columbia Community Care provides Howard County with access to food and community assistance. Through our many programs we address hunger, youth development, and wellness. We are committed to uplifting individuals and families in need with dignity and respect.
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We welcome all people to share in the power and strength created through authentic connection.