African American Community Roundtable of Howard County

10/25/2026

The African American Community Roundtable of Howard County (AACR) extends a heartfelt thank-you to all of our members who joined us yesterday for our first-ever Member Appreciation Event!

We had a wonderful time connecting, sharing ideas, and engaging in meaningful discussions about our work and the future of our coalition. We know Saturdays are busy, with many of our members balancing multiple events and commitments, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to be with us!

A special thank-you to the Horizon Foundation for graciously hosting us and for your continued support of our work and our community. Your partnership helps make gatherings like this possible.
📸: Felicia Gordon

10/10/2026

Mental health is community health. This World Mental Health Day, we’re reminding you: it’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to offer it. Reach out. Listen. Be kind. 💚

09/07/2026

The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Howard County is coming together in service to support the students of Running Brook Elementary School!

We’re collecting NEW and GENTLY USED BOOKS to help students build their own home libraries—because access to books can inspire imagination, strengthen literacy, and open doors to brighter futures.

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATION:
Planet Fitness – Columbia
6475-101H Dobbin Road
Columbia, MD 21045

📅 COLLECTION DATES: September 3–21
⏰ DROP OFF: 24/7 during the collection period

Whether you donate one book or a whole stack, every contribution makes a difference. Let’s show what happens when the Divine Nine comes together for our community.

Invest in minds. Inspire futures. Build legacies. Empower communities. One book at a time. 📚

One County. All Nine. One Legacy. Endless Impact.

📚HOWARD COUNTY, WE’RE COLLECTING BOOKS! 📚

The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Howard County is coming together in service to support the students of Running Brook Elementary School!

We’re collecting NEW and GENTLY USED BOOKS to help students build their own home libraries—because access to books can inspire imagination, strengthen literacy, and open doors to brighter futures.

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATION:
Planet Fitness – Columbia
6475-101H Dobbin Road
Columbia, MD 21045

📅 COLLECTION DATES: September 3–21
⏰ DROP OFF: 24/7 during the collection period

Whether you donate one book or a whole stack, every contribution makes a difference. Let’s show what happens when the Divine Nine comes together for our community.

Invest in minds. Inspire futures. Build legacies. Empower communities. One book at a time. 📚

One County. All Nine. One Legacy. Endless Impact.

08/27/2026

ONE DAY! HUNDREDS OF YOUNG MINDS! YOUR IMPACT COULD LAST A LIFETIME!

Calling all college students and future changemakers! Join the Morgan State University STEM Expo featuring OIC of America STEMFest 2026 and help inspire 500+ young people through the excitement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Volunteers will support hands-on activities, registration, event operations, and crowd engagement. All while building leadership experience, connecting with the community, and helping create an unforgettable STEM experience.

College volunteers receive a $50 stipend!

Join us Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and help us spark the curiosity of the next generation!

08/27/2026

Join us for an afternoon of art, storytelling, and conversation around mental health and wellness.

📆 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 2–6 PM
📍 East Columbia 50+ Center, Columbia, MD
💛 Free, all ages

The event will feature:
🎨 Artwork created by youth and community members
💬 Personal stories of hope and recovery
📽️ Short films about mental wellness
🍽️ A shared meal
📃 Access to mental health resources
🫂 Meaningful opportunities for conversation and connection

We hope to see you there!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/hopefulvoiceshoco

08/26/2026

Something new is coming!

We’re excited to share that we’re giving our website a complete makeover — new look, new experience, all designed with you in mind.

Heads up: our current site will be going offline starting 8.27.26 while we get things ready behind the scenes. We appreciate your patience during the transition!

The new site is launching very soon — stay tuned for the big reveal.

06/30/2026

Members of the Rho Chi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. cordially invite you to attend the annual crab feast supporting nursing education and community health. It will be an afternoon of great food, music, and fellowship as we come together to support a meaningful cause.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Rosensteel Hall
• 9707 Rosensteel Ave
• Silver Spring, MD 20910

Tickets: $90

All proceeds will support nursing scholarships and community events, helping us continue our commitment to service and excellence.

We would be honored by your presence and support. Please come ready to eat, connect, and celebrate with us!

For ticket information or additional details, please contact us at your convenience.

Join Rho Chi Chi of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. for our Crab Feast 🦀🎟️ supporting nursing education and community health.Rho Chi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi…

05/15/2026

I was pleased to be part of this important commercial produced by the Horizon Foundation. ~ Kerry G. Johnson (AACR, 1st Vice President)
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In Howard County (MD), a fairly-priced place to call home can be hard to find. There are not enough places to live that people of all incomes can afford. We’re a growing community of neighbors coming together to do something about it – pushing for policy change that builds more fairly-priced homes, strengthens renters' rights, and addresses unfair housing practices.
Find out how at HoCoNext.org.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXdrbfgHsk/?igsh=MTVvOGs3aHN2MzFpMw==

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04/30/2026

This Sunday at 9AM & 11AM, we gather for more than just a service—we gather for an encounter.
We will lift up the name of Jesus Christ and close out our Acts 2 series, diving deep into the power and purpose of small groups—the kind of community that transforms lives.
This week will be uniquely powerful.
We’re hosting a Sermonic Small Group Experience led by our Lead Pastor & Covering Bishop, joined by influential voices from the Celebration family & across our state and community—including
Governor Wes Moore and Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball.
Together, they’ll all share one unifying truth:
how faith in God (Jesus Christ) shapes, strengthens, and transforms both personal journeys and public leadership.
This is more than a message—
it’s a living example of Acts 2:42–46 unfolding in real time.
Come expecting:
💯 Authentic conversation
🔥 Spiritual insight
🔌 Real community
📖 Biblical truth in action
Make plans now. Bring someone with you.
This is a Sunday you don’t want to miss.
9AM | 11AM