PATH: People Acting Together in Howard
Since 2006, PATH has led the fight toward broad-based equity, diversity, and inclusion in Howard County, Maryland







Who We Are
PATH is a multi-racial, multi-faith, non-partisan residents’ organization, rooted in local congregations and organizations. Our dues-paying member institutions include over 20,000 Howard County residents, and represent the diversity, hope, and dreams of our community.
What We Do

Collective Vision
The work of PATH begins with listening to members of our communities, in one-on-one and small group settings. Through these relationships, we challenge each other to imagine the change we want to see in our own communities.

Strategic Action
We set daring goals and create bold strategies on the most important issues facing communities in Howard County and the nation. We train public leaders to take specific and targeted action on a range of issues.

Community Power
We connect groups of organized people and organized money to expand our power and impact. Together, we bring the world as it is a little bit closer to the world as it should be, in concrete ways.

Past Victories
→ High quality, affordable healthcare for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents (Healthy Howard)
→ Workforce development and environmental jobs for youth and young adults (READY).
→ Equity in public schools through resources, programs, and staff
→ More affordable housing in downtown Columbia
→ Better transportation systems for wellness, working people, and young adults
→ Protection of affordable housing for mobile home owners (Read more)
Recent News
- Spring VictoriesJune 1, 2023 We have much to celebrate at PATH this spring! We have helped ensure several victories that address some of the key equity issues in our community. ThankContinue reading “Spring Victories”
- Complete Streets PolicyMay 24, 2023 PATH was glad to be part of the press conference announcing Howard County being recognized as the first jurisdiction in the United States to receive a perfectContinue reading “Complete Streets Policy”
- Organizing for DemocracyMay 1, 2023 This May over 60 leaders from 9 different local organizations gathered in Washington, DC for the Organizing for Democracy’ Gathering! Along with organizers, our philanthropic allies fromContinue reading “Organizing for Democracy”
Get in Touch
PATH
People Acting Together Howard (PATH)
5885 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045