From Hunger to Hope
For Jessica Nichols, the mission of Columbia Community Care isn’t just about feeding families—it’s about giving back to her younger self.
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5 Myths About Food Insecurity in Howard County
Food insecurity affects thousands of families in Howard County. Understanding the myths of food insecurity can help break the stigma.
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Miller’s Grant Opens its Hands and Hearts to Columbia Community Care
Once a month, a group of volunteers from Miller’s Grant, a retirement community in Howard County, head to the Columbia Community Care food pantry to volunteer. “We started out with volunteers helping at the distribution site in Long Reach,” said Monica Fortner, who coordinates the Miller’s Grant volunteers and serves as a liaison with CCC.
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Transformative Journeys: Highlights from The Black August Summer Institute
This summer, our young mentees and mentors from the STAND and PUSH programs traveled to Mexico for the Black August Summer Institute – a transformative experience hosted at Mud & Lotus Baja. This beautiful, palm tree-laden ranch set the scene for unforgettable experiences blending education, adventure, and personal growth. A Setting That Inspires With its
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Service with a Purpose: Delta Days at CCC
Every second Saturday, the Columbia, Maryland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. can be found at Columbia Community Care’s (CCC) headquarters, sorting, packing, and distributing essential items for local families. The partnership between the sorority and CCC began in 2022 when Samantha Phillips-Chester, then serving as the Community Outreach Chair for the Columbia
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Strengthening Community through Circles: space for educators, young people, and families to connect
Circles for Those Who Mother provide a welcoming space for people to share experiences without seeking advice or solutions. Held monthy in partnership with the Restorative Justice Partnership at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center.
Mentorship is about ‘guiding’, not ‘doing’, says Darryl Jeffries
Columbia Community Care is proud to partner with groups who are providing caring and purposeful mentorship to young people in our community. Darryl Jeffries is a mentor with Stepping Towards a New Destiny, and below he shares his thoughts on the power of mentorship for him, and those he mentors. What compelled you to become
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“We can help each other tremendously” – Jahlil Jarrett gives back as a mentor
Columbia Community Care is proud to partner with groups who are providing caring and purposeful mentorship to young people in our community. Jahlil Jarrett is a mentor with Stepping Towards a New Destiny, and below he shares his thoughts on the power of mentorship for him, and those he mentors. What compelled you to become
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Harnessing the Potential Within
With increased resources, STAND aims to extend its reach, providing more young men with the guidance and opportunities they need to succeed. Duncan’s experience with students like his middle school basketball player reveal the profound impact mentorship can have—not just on the individuals involved but on the fabric of the community as a whole.
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