News & Blog

Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.

Mary Solomita-Horizons For Homeless Children

January 10, 2017

PAL Q&A: Mary Solomita

Mary Solomita, a twenty-year PAL with Horizons, describes her favorite parts of the program.

Holiday Letter from our CEO

December 22, 2016

Holiday Letter from our CEO

Horizons’ CEO, Kate Barrand, reflects on the improvements and progress Horizons has made and discusses the excitement that lies ahead in the New Year.

A Very "Sweet" 16th Birthday Party-Horizons For Homeless Children

November 25, 2016

A Very “Sweet” 16th Birthday Party

Maddy’s sweet 16th birthday was exactly that, sweet. Instead of presents for herself, she asked guests for toys to donate to Horizons.

Employee Spotlight-Horizons For Homeless Children

November 21, 2016

Employee Spotlight

One of our Playspace directors discusses the importance of playtime for children and his role to make it happen.

Happyness... It’s What’s for Breakfast-Horizons For Homeless Children

October 25, 2016

Happyness… It’s What’s for Breakfast

Guest speaker, Chris Gardner, the inspiration behind the Will Smith movie “The Pursuit of Happyness”, spoke at the 18th Annual Women’s Breakfast to help raise over $735,000.

An Award Winning Night-Horizons For Homeless Children

October 4, 2016

An Award Winning Night

We hosted our annual employee recognition event, Horizons Heroes Night, to celebrate the year’s staff and accomplishments.

Employee Spotlight-Horizons For Homeless Children

September 2, 2016

Employee Spotlight

One of our infant teachers explains why she loves Horizons, and why she brings art into the classroom!

PAL Q&A: Janet Glenn-Horizons For Homeless Children

September 2, 2016

PAL Q&A: Janet Glenn

Janet Glenn, a seven-year PAL with Horizons, describes her favorite parts of the program.