OhanaHC Picked for a YEP! Grant
In 2025, OhanaHC was one of 33 community programs selected to receive a Howard County Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) grant.
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Ohana of Howard County in the local press.
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Helping Shape What’s Next for Howard County Youth with the YES! Council
Creating better opportunities for young people takes more than one program. It takes schools, community organizations, local leaders, and families working together.
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From an Idea to a Community: The Beacon Features OhanaHC
What started with a question in 2020, “Could a long-term mentoring model make a difference for young people in Howard County?” has grown into a community of youth, mentors, families, schools, and supporters.
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Leadership Rooted in Community: Meet Our Executive Director
Quinton Askew has spent much of his career connecting people, organizations, and resources across Howard County.
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Impact
OhanaHC in FY2026
- 67+ young people served in FY2026
- 192+ mentors and volunteers
- 8,000+ mentoring and volunteer hours
Impact
The outcomes funders ask about. 85% of parents noticed positive change, 94% of students report a trusted adult, and 80% of students report a stronger sense of belonging.
Annual Report
A full year of the work, published as a web page you can read on any device, with the PDF there too for anyone who wants it.