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The Office on Aging & Independence promotes the full inclusion of persons with disabilities, addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse cultural community, and supports the desires of our residents to remain independent as they grow older. Our commitment to a No Wrong Door approach makes it easier for older adults, caregivers, adults with disabilities and their families to find the services they need.

Mission:

The Office on Aging & Independence serves as Howard County’s premier resource for dynamic, quality of life programs, services and supports for all ages of adulthood.

HoCo Pride is a collection of events and programs that are geared toward the support of, advocacy for, and education about the LGBTQ+ community in Howard County. All proceeds earned go to supporting HoCo Pride!

HoCo Pride is fiscally sponsored by PFLAG Columbia-Howard County a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization in partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Our Purpose

• To build a sense of community within Howard County's LGBTQ+ population.

• To encourage the public to embrace and understand the importance of tolerance and acceptance in our increasingly diverse community.

• To educate all citizens about the issues and concerns of sexual and gender minorities in the community.

• To advocate for policy and guidelines that benefit and support the LGBTQ+ community.

• To support the LGBTQ+ community in their efforts to cope with an adverse society.

• To promote and provide cultural activities within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.

• To increase the visibility of the sexual and gender minority communities of Howard County.

• To enhance the quality of life for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in Howard County.