July 30, 2026
Turning Data into Better Outcomes for Children and Families
Learn how Horizons for Homeless Children uses data to strengthen its Two-Generation (2Gen) Model, improve collaboration, and create better outcomes for children and families.
News & Blog
Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
June 29, 2026
Catholic Schools Foundation and Horizons for Homeless Children Mark 10-Year Partnership Delivering More Than $2 Million in Scholarships for Students Experiencing Housing Instability
The Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) and Horizons for Homeless Children recently marked 10 years of partnership with a visit to Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy, Lower Mills. The visit brought together leaders, donors, and supporters from both organizations to see firsthand the impact of the CSF
June 25, 2026
Harvard Edu – Policy Q&A: The Importance of Providing Stability—and Play—for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Grant recipients include organizations that address food security, housing stability, and safe spaces; and serve more than 400,000 residents annually including Horizons families
June 24, 2026
Business Wire – Sincere Foundation Awards $200K in Grants to 17 Massachusetts Nonprofits
Grant recipients include organizations that address food security, housing stability, and safe spaces; and serve more than 400,000 residents annually including Horizons families
June 17, 2026
Dunfermline Press – Mossgreen and Crossgates Tartan Army supporters donate to and visit Boston charity Horizons for Homeless Children
The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation announces $2 million in Fast Break Fund grants, supporting nonprofits like Horizons for Homeless Children in expanding services for children and families in need.
April 27, 2026
Yahoo Sports – Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation announces awards of $2 million through Fast Break Fund
The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation announces $2 million in Fast Break Fund grants, supporting nonprofits like Horizons for Homeless Children in expanding services for children and families in need.
April 27, 2026
Congresswomen and Mayor Hold Classroom Visit and Roundtable Discussion at Horizons for Homeless Children
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) visited Horizons for Homeless Children in Roxbury for a classroom visit and roundtable conversation with early childhood educators. The Congresswomen were joined by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Horizons leadership
April 24, 2026
Massachusetts, New York lawmakers call for more federal funding for child care programs
Horizons for Homeless Children highlights how rising rents and housing instability impact working families, with insight from CEO Kate Barrand.
March 25, 2026
The Boston Globe – CEO at Horizons for Homeless Children stepping down after 10 years
Horizons for Homeless Children highlights how rising rents and housing instability impact working families, with insight from CEO Kate Barrand.
March 25, 2026
A Special Message from Horizons’ CEO
A Special Message from Horizons’ CEO on her Retirement Announcement
March 25, 2026
Horizons for Homeless Children Announces Retirement of CEO Kate Barrand Following a Decade of Transformative Impact for Massachusetts Children and Families
Horizons for Homeless Children announces CEO Kate Barrand’s 2026 retirement after a decade expanding early education and support for Massachusetts families.
February 3, 2026
Kaplan Construction Completes Second Round of Interior Renovations for Horizons for Homeless Children
ROXBURY, MA – Following Kaplan’s delivery of Horizons for Homeless Children’s headquarters in 2021, this latest project transformed previously unfinished core-and-shell space on the third floor to accommodate the nonprofit’s expanding staff and programming needs. This marked Kaplan’s third project f