
“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

On December 1, 2025, Columbia Community Care Executive Director Erika Strauss Chavarria stood before community members, county leaders, and young

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.