Insights and News

“Our Young People Are Not Broken. The Systems Are.” — CCC’s Role in Howard County’s YES Council Report

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Group of young people and members of the Howard County YES Council.

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.
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Stephanie Lightfoot stands with other CCC leadership and board members.

‘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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Shazia Rajan

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Impactful ‘Pocket Pantry’ Partnership

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a group poses with a banner announcing the launh of the pocket pantry initiative in howard county maryland

As Federal Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits, Hunger Crisis Looms for Maryland Families

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2 volunteers with bags of food at a CCC pantry

The Holiday BonBon Bash is Back!

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