Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
October 1, 2021
Celebrating milestones in a child’s life like a birthday is a joyous special occasion. But for families experiencing homelessness, the desire to create special memories for their child when funds, space and time are limited can add strain on a parent, especially those working overtime on career and
September 10, 2021
Horizons for Homeless Children hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of the Edgerley Family Horizons Center. This new center, located in Roxbury, is a first of its kind public/private joint venture that is a single and accessible hub for social service agencies dedicated to trans
September 3, 2021
The new Children’s Garden in the Edgerley Family Horizons Center has become a space that’s ripe for learning, already in its first season. Read on to see how a sunny space and the effort of some eager volunteers is already proving to be fruitful ground.
July 26, 2021
A recent study from MIT highlights the far-reaching effects of early education, reinforcing something we know well at Horizons; providing enriching curriculum to our youngest students sets them up for lifelong success academically.
July 19, 2021
The transition from a busy school year to a relaxing summer can be difficult for some kids. Check out our blog for some tips on how to establish a summer routine that keeps everyone on track.
May 14, 2021
Rising to challenges imposed by the COVID-19 crisis, including the statewide closure of these playrooms, the Playspace team had to find new ways to reach young children living in shelter. Playspace responded by adding another dimension to their work. If the Playspace couldn’t directly work with chil
May 6, 2021
Horizons’ Year in Retrospective shares the story of the COVID-19 pandemic from various voices impacted by Horizons’ work.
March 26, 2021
Classroom Volunteers are a passionate subset of Horizons’ volunteer base, dedicated to helping the children and teachers in Horizons’ three Early Education Centers. Although the COVID-19 pandemic changed their roles, it didn’t change their enthusiasm for their work. Hear from three of Horizons’ Clas
March 16, 2021
Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Boston Resiliency Fund, Horizons has been developing a program to address food insecurity for families facing homelessness. Through a partnership with Neighborhood Villages, another Boston-based nonprofit focusing on families and affordable childcare, the
March 4, 2021
Black History Month is a celebrated time at Horizons, highlighting the Black community through empowerment and education. Visit our blog for a look back at our Black History Month initiatives, both inside and outside of the classroom.
February 18, 2021
Horizons is able to provide high-quality family support services year after year thanks to our community of supporters like Bob and Jane Cremin. Adding Horizons for Homeless Children as the top charity in their will, their continued support ensures Horizons’ vital work with families experiencing hom
February 16, 2021
Horizons is fortunate to have many corporations support its mission, and one new company in particular has embedded philanthropy into its DNA. Learn more about Horizons’ collaboration with Goimagine, an online marketplace that donates all of its profits to charity.