Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
October 4, 2023
Innovation is one of Horizons for Homeless Children’s core values. But what does that mean? We ask “what would it take?” – when a challenge presents, as a team we adjust and we adapt; we figure it out. For years, capturing data about our operations and particularly, keeping it organized, regular, an
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
September 19, 2023
Annie wanted to help babies. A simple thought from a kid who wasn’t much older than a baby herself has become a community wide effort to help Horizons families. Annie grew up learning from her older sister Caroline’s resourcefulness and after watching her try her hand at entrepreneurship, she decide
August 29, 2023
Since the opening of the Edgerley Family Horizons Center, which includes a dedicated STEM lab, Horizons has continued to transform its STEM curriculum. “Changing the trajectory of children’s lives begins with building dreams and opening children’s minds to opportunities they may not see in their imm
August 16, 2023
At the end of every fiscal year, Horizons for Homeless Children reflects on our core values. We’re proud to be an Innovative, Collaborative, Inclusive, and Passionate organization serving children and families in need. It’s through these values that we transform the lives of families facing homeless
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
August 4, 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
July 20, 2023
For immediate release Lawrence, MA – July 19, 2023 – Lazarus House Ministries, one of the largest providers of food, clothing and shelter in the Merrimack Valley, in conjunction with Horizons for Homeless Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children experiencing ho
June 28, 2023
Horizons for Homeless Children is poised to serve children in the Petersham community by providing dedicated playtime with trained volunteers. Volunteers are needed to empower children through play and applications are now open. Join a team of volunteers dedicated to making connections with children
April 5, 2023
For immediate release Concord, MA – April 12, 2023 – Horizons for Homeless Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young homeless children and their families, is partnering with Making Opportunity Count (MOC) to open a new space and service that will benefit families t
March 1, 2023
Horizons has also put more emphasis on the wellbeing of its staff whose work is integral to the progress being made by children and parents. The pandemic made the need for staff support more obvious than ever. Leadership responded with new resources accessible during working hours, to bolster the te
February 28, 2023
Playspace Activity Leader, Robin Hauck, arrives at the shelter and rings the bell, then waits for the buzzer to sound and the door to unlock. She has done this every Wednesday night for over three years. The kids living in the shelter are waiting for that buzzer, too. “Sometimes they come to the top