Campaign for Humanity Summit

Welcome to Howard County's 2026 Campaign for Humanity Summit!

The Campaign for Humanity Summit, Presented by L.O.V.E. Is The Answer, is a powerful and transformative nonpartisan event building empathy, compassion, and social responsibility into current and aspiring leaders -- in partnership with:

• Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services Office of the Local Children's Board
• Howard County NAACP
• National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
• National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR)
• and a growing coalition of local and national change-making organizations who believe in uplifting humanity.

Join us at the East Columbia 50+ Center for a day filled with inspiring talks, the screening of an award-winning film and TV series episode, interactive workshops, networking, and a robust series of solutions-oriented small group discussions. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in Howard County.

At the Summit, you'll hear from and interact with other thought leaders, activists, and change-makers who are leading the way in creating a more compassionate and equitable society. Whether you're a seasoned advocate for humanity or just starting out, there's something for everyone at the Campaign for Humanity Summit.

We're growing an army of humanitarian leaders. We are planning to produce hundreds of these full-day Summits throughout the U.S. between January 2026 and November 2028 — educating, equipping and empowering more than 25,000 people to live and lead with humanitarian values in mind.

This is your chance to be part of something historic and transformative. Every participant will have the opportunity to put what they learn into practice with fellow Summit graduates and become Campaign for Humanity Fellows -- a badge of honor that will open doors and create opportunities to change the world.

Become part of a group of people -- a family, actually -- who lead with heart, govern with conscience, and live with purpose.

Don't miss this opportunity to join others in making the world a better place. Register now as a participant or sponsor and join us for a day of learning, sharing, collaboration -- and a lifetime of making the world a better place for everyone!

Info: Doors open and registration begins with casual networking. Breakfast is served.
Uplifting activity and level setting.
Official Welcome and review agenda and purpose of the event.
Group murals and kintsugi art projects begin.

Info: Moderator leads brief Q&A with Filmmaker and Cast

Info: The questions are designed very specifically to guide people through their emotions into a space of “how can I/we become part of the solution?” and spark positive, solutions-oriented individual and group action steps.
1. Describe how the film made you feel on a personal level? (5 minutes)
2. Share one thing you learned from the film. (5 minutes).
3. How can police use the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer principles to improve police-
community relations and public safety? (5 minutes)
4. How can people other than police use the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer principles to
improve police-community relations and public safety? (5 minutes)
5. What can our organization do to make a difference in our overall community using the
L.O.V.E. Is The Answer principles? (5 minutes)
6. Moving forward, what will you personally commit to doing to put L.O.V.E. into action in
your home, place of work, school, or greater community? (5 minutes)

Info: Very brief comments, no speeches, with one lesson learned or a suggested action step to improve police-community relations and public safety (45-60 seconds each x up to 20 groups of 7 at a
table). Suggested action steps are marked on a white board or other display for everyone
to see.

Info: LUNCH IS SERVED. Everyone casually discusses issues and votes to select 3 ways for the cohort to work together to improve police-community relations and public safety and 3 non-public safety issues to tackle together to improve life in the community.

Info: Watch an episode of the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer TV series, based in Howard County, MD and filming stories of hope and love in action throughout the U.S. -- followed by remarks from the Host, A.J. Ali.

Info: Breakout groups discuss L.O.V.E.-based solutioning for the 3 police-community
relations/public safety action steps and the 3 other community issue action steps – and prepare presentations to share with the overall group. HANDS ON - HIGH ENERGY - FUN - CREATIVE

Info: 20 Small groups give 2-minute presentations to the larger group.

Info: Final discussions and voting on action steps for the group to take to solve for the 3 public safety and 3 other community issues in the coming months and years. Vote for post-summit leaders. Give awards and certificates. Discuss follow-up plans for staying engaged, becoming a Campaign for Humanity Fellow (OPTIONAL) by staying engaged for a year and graduating from Lead & Serve With L.O.V.E. class, setting goals, accomplishing goals, etc.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

East Columbia 50+ Senior Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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