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It Takes a Village: How Columbia Community Care and the Columbia Action Council of Howard County Work Together to End Hunger

From Farm to Pantry: CCC Puts Down Roots at Freetown Farm

volunteers plant seedlings at the CCC garden plot at freetown farm

We Are Building Something That Belongs to All of Us

A Year in Review: CCC’s 2025 Annual Report

We Asked. Here’s What Our Community Told Us.

First-Time Board Member Brings Passion and Purpose to CCC

When Denise discovered Columbia Community Care and witnessed the long lines of families waiting for food, something shifted. Now, as a newly appointed CCC board member, Smith is bringing energy and willingness to roll up her sleeves to help the organization grow.

Denise Smith with other CCC volunteers at a food distribution event

Community

It Takes a Village: How Columbia Community Care and the Columbia Action Council of Howard County Work Together to End Hunger

May 27, 2026

volunteers plant seedlings at the CCC garden plot at freetown farm

General

From Farm to Pantry: CCC Puts Down Roots at Freetown Farm

May 21, 2026

We Are Building Something That Belongs to All of Us

May 4, 2026

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Community

It Takes a Village: How Columbia Community Care and the Columbia Action Council of Howard County Work Together to End Hunger

May 27, 2026

volunteers plant seedlings at the CCC garden plot at freetown farm

General

From Farm to Pantry: CCC Puts Down Roots at Freetown Farm

May 21, 2026

We Are Building Something That Belongs to All of Us

May 4, 2026

A Year in Review: CCC’s 2025 Annual Report

April 3, 2026

Community

We Asked. Here’s What Our Community Told Us.

March 19, 2026

Denise Smith with other CCC volunteers at a food distribution event

General

First-Time Board Member Brings Passion and Purpose to CCC

March 9, 2026

Shelly Brown stands behind a table with CCC information.

General

Courtroom Advocate and Community Champion

March 2, 2026

Roxana of Gardyn-Doula smiles whille look at a tree, with text overlay reading: "The winter is a time when we feel like everything is dead, but plants and trees are actually rooting and taking in nutrients to prepare for growth. In a lot of indigenous cultures, cedar represents protection and resilience because when everything else is dying, it stays green and strong. That's a way to become inspired."

Community

Rooting and Growth: How Circles Help Women Bloom

February 23, 2026

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

General

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

February 12, 2026

Stephanie Lightfoot stands with other CCC leadership and board members.

General

From Peace Corps Volunteer to Community Champion

February 4, 2026

Shazia Rajan

Hunger Relief

‘An Eye Opener’: Hidden Hunger in Howard County

January 9, 2026

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

General

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

November 13, 2025

2 volunteers with bags of food at a CCC pantry

Helping

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

October 22, 2025

General

The Holiday BonBon Bash is Back!

October 8, 2025

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General

Meet Erika Strauss Chavarria, Columbia’s Community Organizer

September 26, 2025

Community

Why We Need the Food Insecurity Report Now More Than Ever

September 24, 2025

Meg Feroli

Hunger Relief

Volunteer Spotlight: Meg Feroli, Director of Operations

September 16, 2025

CCC in the News

The Daily Record Announces 2025 Most Admired CEOs

September 4, 2025

General

Summer Youth Program Prevents Crime and Strengthens Self-Worth

September 4, 2025

photo of Jessica Nicols, Matthew Vaughn Smith and Erika Chavarria

General

Meet Board Member Matthew Vaughn-Smith

August 29, 2025

General

“We Can’t Afford to Stop”

August 5, 2025

Community

Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Food Access Challenges in Howard County

February 6, 2025

Statement from Columbia Community Care on Recent Executive Orders

February 3, 2025

Jessica Nichols stands next to a table draped with a Columbia Community Care tablecloth and materials

Helping

From Hunger to Hope

December 17, 2024

General

Invisible Struggles: Supporting Working Families on the Edge

December 5, 2024

Hunger Relief

5 Myths About Food Insecurity in Howard County

November 11, 2024

a group of volunteers from Millers Grant pose with a site coordinator from CCC. A bouquet of flowers sits on a table in front of them.

Community

Miller’s Grant Opens its Hands and Hearts to Columbia Community Care

October 1, 2024

Stories

Transformative Journeys: Highlights from The Black August Summer Institute

September 16, 2024

Community

Service with a Purpose: Delta Days at CCC

September 14, 2024

a group of women smile in a circle while holoding flowers, a small cloth with a bouquet of flowers sits in the center of the group.

Community

Strengthening Community through Circles: space for educators, young people, and families to connect

September 4, 2024

Sarah and her son in a car delivering groceries for CCC

Volunteer

Providing Essential Support to Local Families

August 23, 2024

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Stories

Mentorship is about ‘guiding’, not ‘doing’, says Darryl Jeffries

July 23, 2024

CCC executive director poses with members of her mentorship team

CCC in the News

Bold Journey Features CCC Executive Director, Erika Chavarria

July 17, 2024

Jahlil with a mentee on a football field

Stories

“We can help each other tremendously” – Jahlil Jarrett gives back as a mentor

July 15, 2024

Coach Maxwell speaks to a player on the football field.

CCC in the News

More Than a Coach: Saquan Maxwell Inspires Teens with PUSH Program

May 16, 2024

CCC in the News

Columbia Flier Building To Become State-Of-The-Art Community Center

April 12, 2024

Stories

2023 Champions of Courage

March 27, 2024

Harnessing the Potential Within

March 26, 2024

CCC in the News

Columbia Community Care Partnership Builds Life Skills

April 24, 2023

CCC in the News

New Innovative Programs Coming to CA’s Youth & Teen Center

December 19, 2022

CCC in the News

CA, CCC adds programs at Youth & Teen Center

December 19, 2022

CCC in the News

Columbia Community Care Grows to Meet Community Needs

December 7, 2022

CCC in the News

‘We need this now’: Columbia Community Care Peace and Justice Center searching for permanent location

June 30, 2021

CCC in the News

Fast-growing nonprofit Columbia Community Care is on a mission of care during coronavirus

September 2, 2020

CCC in the News

Helping One Another During Trying Times

May 20, 2020

CCC in the News

‘The demand is high, the need is great’: Howard teacher organizes donation drives to help during coronavirus pandemic

May 18, 2020

CCC in the News

Our Better Angels: What We Lose When We Assume People Are Bad

March 24, 2020

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