Horizons for Homeless Children Raises $1.3 Million
The nonprofit raised significant funds during its 28th annual breakfast in Boston to support early education for children.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The 28th annual Horizons for Homeless Children Breakfast raised $1.3 million to support early education and family services. Approximately 1,000 attendees gathered at the Boston Marriott Copley Place for the event.
Why it matters
The funds provide critical resources for early education, shelter playspaces, and advocacy efforts. These programs aim to support the over 33,000 children reported homeless in Massachusetts school systems.
The organization's early education program currently serves 265 children every weekday. The event brought together 1,000 guests to help address the needs of 33,000 homeless students in Massachusetts.
The players
Horizons for Homeless Children
This nonprofit organization focuses on providing early childhood education and support services to families experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts.
Kate Barrand
She served as the President and CEO of Horizons for Homeless Children for eleven years prior to her planned retirement.
The details
The fundraising breakfast featured a keynote address and celebrated the tenure of outgoing President and CEO Kate Barrand. The organization uses these donations to maintain shelter playspaces and provide essential family services throughout the area.
Timeline
The 28th annual Horizons for Homeless Children Breakfast occurred in October 2026.
Kate Barrand will retire as President and CEO in February 2027.
Market Landscape
This fundraising success reflects the ongoing expansion of private-sector support for services mandated under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. It signals a shift toward community-funded models to fill gaps in public educational support for children in housing crisis.
The increased funding allows the organization to continue its daily operation of serving 265 children through established early education programs. Residents can expect consistent service levels for local families in need of shelter playspaces and advocacy.
The takeaway
The success of the 28th annual breakfast underscores the vital role that community-led philanthropy plays in supplementing public services. Supporting local early education programs remains a direct way for residents to assist students experiencing housing instability.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives in Boston Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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