Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
June 28, 2024
Boston, MA —The Bay State Banner recently visited Horizons to see our unique STEM program which was created to prepare children experiencing homelessness for future education and beyond. “There’s a lack of resources that children have at this young age if they are of color and are in poverty,” said
May 17, 2024
Boston, MA —Neighborhood Villages partnered with Horizons for Homeless Children and others to create a new learning curriculum for toddlers in an effort to fill the gaps in pre-K childcare and education. The curriculum, called Learning Through Exploration, was designed to give toddlers “playful, eng
April 4, 2024
The family homelessness crisis has intensified in the last year and the state has partnered with leading experts across Massachusetts to identify opportunities and deliver services to families in creative ways. Horizons is one of the partners expanding services to meet the needs of the very youngest
April 4, 2024
Boston, MA – Horizons For Homeless Children recently hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference with city officials, advocates, and Horizons parents to discuss the local impact of new federal funds for emergency childcare intended for families experiencing homelessness in the City of Boston
March 28, 2024
Concord, MA – The influx of migrants into Massachusetts on top of an existing housing crisis has generated controversy and headlines across the state. Meanwhile, Concord has quietly opened its arms, converting a motel into an emergency shelter… The shelter also focuses heavily on supporting its chil
February 16, 2024
Boston, MA – As part of a series about “individuals and organizations making an important social impact”, Kate Barrand, President and CEO of Horizons for Homeless Children was featured in Authority Magazine to share thoughts on leadership and making an impact for families and children facing homeles
January 30, 2024
Boston, MA – El jueves 25 de enero, la organización de Horizons for Homeless Children abrió las puertas de sus facilidades a la comunidad latina para que aprendieran un poco más sobre su misión. «El evento tiene como objetivo compartir el trabajo de Horizons con la comunidad hispana, su importancia
November 29, 2023
Boston, MA – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today a new initiative by local nonprofits Cradles to Crayons, Horizons for Homeless Children, and Neighborhood Villages to provide winter coats, hats, gloves, diapers, multilingual books, school supplies, and play kits to an estimated 10,000
October 25, 2023
Boston, MA – In the state’s shelter system as a whole, there are more than 10,000 children. State officials estimate that about half are too young for school, which means they may not get the services and enrichment that classrooms can offer. Horizons’ Playspaces provide a vital service helping to m
October 20, 2023
Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for morning shifts to help young children experiencing homelessness to learn through play Worcester, Mass.—October 18 2023—Horizons for Homeless Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children experiencing homelessness and their fa
October 3, 2023
Lawrence, MA – Lazarus House Ministries in conjunction with Horizons for Homeless Children, recently celebrated the reopening of the Horizons Playspace for children at the Lazarus House Emergency Shelter. The Playspace closed during COVID and recently reopened after renovations. Horizons is recruiti
August 7, 2023
Boston, MA – For so many people, summer brings back nostalgic childhood memories of riding a bike. Boston has a newly announced program that’s looking to bring that joy to more young people all over the city. Let’s Get Rolling is an initiative by the Highland Street Foundation, in partnership with t