AUGUST 2025

Program closures and openings 

The landscape of the shelter system has changed, and Horizons is adjusting to meet the emerging needs at new permanent shelters in Dennis, Leicester, Lynn, Waltham, Wareham, and West Roxbury.

If you know anyone living in these areas, we hope you’ll help us spread the word about our need for volunteers, using the flyer linked below. Download it, post it online or print it and hang on your local community bulletin board.

Now accepting internship applications for Fall 2025

Are you or do you know a college student seeking an internship that will give you experience in early education, poverty alleviation, and/or social services? Interning at a homeless shelter and working directly with children offers a unique, meaningful, and often eye-opening experience. Interns at Horizons make a real-world impact, experience personal growth, and develop their own skills both personally and professionally during their time with us. 

Questions? Please contact Playspace Operations Specialist, Laurie Ianni.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Upcoming Trainings and Closures

We hope you'll join us for an upcoming Volunteer Learning Session! Preview the session content by viewing the accompanying Tip Sheet.

Creating Routines for Smoother Shifts

Wednesday, September 3^rd at 6:30pm on Zoom | Register here

Fostering Communication Skills through Connection

Thursday, October 9^th at 6:30pm on Zoom | Register here

Scheduled Closures 

Labor Day — September 1, 2025

Indigenous Peoples’ Day — October 13, 2025

Save the date! 

Save the date for the 13^th Annual Horizons Golf Tournament! Join us for a day of beautiful weather, spectacular golf and fun! 

Monday, September 29^th | 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Essex County Club

153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 

Save the date for the 27^th Annual Horizons Breakfast! This year we are honored to host Diane Guerrero, a Colombian American actress, author, and advocate best known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black, Jane the Virgin, and Disney’s Encanto. A Boston native and passionate human rights activist, Diane shares her story in her memoir, In the Country We Love: My Family Divided.

Thursday, October 23^rd | 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Registration  and networking | 7:15 - 8:00 a.m.
Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Discounted tickets available for PALs and one guest at $75 each. Please reach out to Horizons Events Team  for a discount code.

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