Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
April 14, 2022
When Ronan affectionally known as “RoRo” first joined Horizons’ infant classroom, his teachers noticed he was behind on his milestones and trembled at any sudden noise, behavior common in children experiencing trauma. Horizons’ teachers worked with mental health clinicians and his mom to help him pr
March 30, 2022
“We were able to visit Horizons in advance of last year’s Boston Marathon; we learned a great deal and were most impressed,” shared Kenneth Williams, veteran runner of over 70 marathons worldwide. Together with his son Ken, they’ve joined Horizons’ marathon team for the second year in a row as a way
February 24, 2022
When the new Hawk Foundation STEM lab opened in the Edgerley Family Horizons Center last year, the plans for exactly how the space would be used for were only conceptual. Now that the team at Horizons is settling in, programming is coming online, teachers are growing their skills and the vision for
January 31, 2022
We are doing our part to create the world we want to see, where we value the work of our early educators who are molding the minds of future generations. Their work requires unique skills and training and we’re pleased to be in a position to compensate our staff accordingly.” -Kate Barrand, CEO of H
January 24, 2022
The One by One Project has become a valued partner to Horizons through our Family Partnerships program. When a family facing homelessness encounters an unexpected and urgent expense that is a stumbling block, The One by One Project steps in as a partner to the Family Advocate to provide that extra m
October 20, 2021
“We believe that the families we serve are destined for something better and we’re here to help them and their child achieve it.” The new Edgerley Family Horizons Center was designed to be warm, welcoming and inspirational to children and families so they can aspire to something greater than they se
October 12, 2021
Horizons is proud to cheer a heartfelt congratulations to our 2021 Boston Marathon team!
October 8, 2021
The 125th Boston Marathon is a momentous one, not only due to its milestone in the event’s history but it’s unusual fall date, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Having been rescheduled, cancelled and rescheduled once again – a first in the marathon’s decades long history – the anticipation and d
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.