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Community Action Council of Howard County
Helping People. Changing Lives.
Purpose
For more than 60 years, the Community Action Council of Howard County, MD Inc. (CAC) has served as the county’s federally designated non-profit anti-poverty organization. As part of a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies, CAC helps hard-working individuals and families overcome economic challenges and achieve lasting self-sufficiency.
CAC delivers impact through five core service areas:
-Early Childhood Education (including Early Head Start, Head Start and MSDE-funded Pre-K)
-Food Assistance (through the Howard County Food Bank, Community Gardens, and Partner Pantries)
-Housing Assistance
-Energy Assistance
-Weatherization Assistance
CAC delivers impact through five core service areas:
-Early Childhood Education (including Early Head Start, Head Start and MSDE-funded Pre-K)
-Food Assistance (through the Howard County Food Bank, Community Gardens, and Partner Pantries)
-Housing Assistance
-Energy Assistance
-Weatherization Assistance
Vision
Enabling others to enhance the quality of their lives and to share in the promise and opportunity of our community.
Mission
To diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County individuals, families, and children in need.
Values
- Well-Being
- We believe in the worth and dignity of all individuals.
We believe investing in well-being leads to greater productivity, engagement, and fulfillment.
We believe positive relationships and community connections enhance personal and organizational well-being

