Horizons for Homeless Children

It is inspiring to see mother and daughter, Hannah L. Kilson and Caila Kilson-Kuchtic, featured on WCVB Channel 5 as they prepare to support Horizons as part of our marathon fundraising team made possible by Bank of America and Boston Athletic Association. "We know the success of the child is dependent on the success of the parent," said Tara Spalding, Chief of Advancement and Playspace. We’re excited that Hannah and Caila, this mother-daughter duo, reflect what we see at Horizons everyday - all the good that can come from a strong relationship between parent and child. https://lnkd.in/eJDVBYjM

In just one week, we will Play it Forward to raise critical funds for children and families living in homeless shelters across our community. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to support the most vulnerable children in our community. To celebrate our first-ever Giving Day, the first 50 gifts received will unlock a new toy for children living in shelter! Join us by making your gift early to Play it Forward and help children thrive: https://lnkd.in/em5xmsuZ

Can I volunteer even if I work in a full-time position? Yes! Meet Lauren McGrath who has been a volunteer in Horizons’ Playspace program, working a once weekly evening shift for the last two years. During the day she’s a Product Owner at Liberty Mutual Insurance but on Monday evenings she’s a trusted grown-up for young children living in shelter who love to play. Horizons offers many evening volunteer shifts that allow for working professionals to give back after work. Learn more and apply to volunteer today! https://lnkd.in/gJ4gKGht

Last week, a group of Horizons families and staff joined Economic Mobility Pathways - EMPath, 2Life Communities, Mass Alliance of HUD Tenants, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA), The Boston Foundation, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Haley House, and First Church of Cambridge at the State House for Cookie Day???, a day of support for the?Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP). ? Following the event, attendees met with legislators and distributed house-shaped cookies, a symbolic (and tasty) reminder of the crucial role MRVP plays in providing safe, stable, and affordable housing for nearly 11,000 low-income households across the Commonwealth. ?

You're invited to our 36th annual Spring Gala! Buy tickets & learn about sponsorship opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/eP6XrR5v Friday, May 9, 2025 6 – 10 p.m. InterContinental Boston Hotel This year, we’re bringing you a fresh take on our Spring Gala—an evening filled with fun, connection, and inspiration. Let’s celebrate brighter futures together!

Horizons’ Advisory Council, one of the community-based leadership committees that plays a role in helping Horizons achieve its mission, continues to grow. Council members bring a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to serving the needs of children and families experiencing homelessness. This group works with Horizons to advocate, innovate, and create a brighter future for every family. Please join us in welcoming Judith Remondi and Guillermo Trinchet, CFA! #LeadershipOpportunity #AdvisoryCouncil #Fundraising #NonProfitLeadership #MakeADifference #Homelessness #EarlyEducation #ChildrenandFamilies

Our thanks to John Bogaert and the many community supporters who contributed to make his local winter sleepout fundraiser for the homeless, 'A Night In The Cold' a success raising $20,000 to support Horizons for Homeless Children. “John’s work to bring awareness to the #homelessness issue is valuable and we’re grateful he’s chosen to focus on family homelessness by supporting Horizons,” said Chief of Advancement and Playspace, Tara Spalding. “Proceeds from this fundraiser will support Horizons' work to mitigate the negative effects of homelessness on children and families across Massachusetts.”

Help us kick off Horizons' first ever Giving Day coming up on Wednesday, April 2.?Make your gift today! https://lnkd.in/d7qk2mvk

There's still time to buy brackets for Horizons Young Professionals Network’s March Madness Tournament! But don't wait - each bracket purchased before end of day tomorrow, March 12th, will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Bruins vs. Hurricanes on Saturday, April 5th. The winning bracket will receive their choice of 4 tickets to a Celtics 2025-2026 pre-season game or, 2 tickets to the Boston Red Sox! Buy brackets and join the madness!

Horizons celebrated ten parents in our Family Partnerships Program who recently completed a computer course?offered onsite by our partners at JVS?Boston, with funding from PwC Charitable Foundation! ? Computer skills unlock career pathways, expand educational opportunities, and help families navigate online resources as they’re working to move forward toward their goals.?The class curriculum covered basic computer skills such as typing, using the internet, sending email, composing documents, and using a shared platform like Google Classroom. Each participant completed the course with a formatted resume and a Chromebook to take home to build on the basic skills they learned in the course.?The graduation culminated in a ceremony where parents shared breakfast, received their certificates, and picked out a laptop case to bring their new Chromebook home in.??