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.
What's New
“Our Young People Are Not Broken. The Systems Are.” — CCC’s Role in Howard County’s YES Council Report
On December 1, 2025, Columbia Community Care Executive Director Erika Strauss Chavarria stood before community members, county leaders, and young people to present the final report of Howard County’s Youth Engagement Strategies (YES) Council. The report, Transforming Youth Outcomes through Restorative Justice, is the product of months of listening, data analysis, and courageous truth-telling by
From Peace Corps Volunteer to Community Champion
Stephanie Lightfoot is a community builder who sees possibility where others see problems. That spirit drives her work as a board member for Columbia Community Care (CCC), where she’s been supporting Executive Director Erika Strauss Chavarria since the organization’s inception.
‘An Eye Opener’: Hidden Hunger in Howard County
Realtor Shazia Rajan didn’t expect to find food insecurity in affluent Howard County, Maryland. After volunteering with Columbia Community Care, she discovered hidden hunger affects families in one of the state’s wealthiest communities—and joined the nonprofit’s board to help.
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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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The 2025 JJCC BonBon Holiday Bash
From all of us at Columbia Community Care, we are so grateful for the support of these local sponsors of the 2nd Annual JJCC Holiday BonBon Bash and Toy Drive.
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