As we ring in 2022, you might be deciding on a New Year’s resolution. At Horizons National, ours are to 1) Expand Horizons programs to more communities across the country; 2) Engage even more students and families; and 3) Continue to spread the JOY of learning! The best part? We can do it together! You can help by making a donation today, which will be matched 2:1. When we expand Horizons sites, we also see more families, like the Gipp family, championing their own success stories alongside us.
This year and every year, we are feeling particularly grateful for Horizons students and alumni. Their joy in learning and discovery, resilience, positive contributions to their communities, and ongoing connection to their Horizons programs are only a few of the reasons why we are so proud of Horizons graduates like Ahzaria, who attended Horizons Hampton Roads (VA) as a child:
It'sHorizons' Season of Gratitude! During this time of year at Horizons National, we reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year, and express our gratitude for the people, partnerships, and passion that make Horizons programs possible.
2021 was another unusual year for out-of-school time learning. After over a year of interrupted and remote lessons, with students shifting in and out of school, we are inspired by the efforts of Horizons communities nationwide to bring students back to their programs.
At the end of 2020, Horizons National set out to revisit our Mission, Vision, Values, and Theory of Change looking at each with a lens on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). The first step in the process was to create new Mission and Vision statements that reflect our commitment to EDI and our growth as a Network.
After an unusual Summer 2020 and school year, we were inspired by the dedication of the Horizons community to bring students back to programs in-person, while also offering options for virtual and hybrid participation. A 9th grader from Horizons at New Canaan Country School said it best:
“I value the determination of the community. The Horizons community cared about us students so much that they put forth the utmost effort to coming here and setting up to provide us with the Horizons experience.Was it tough? Yes, but that didn't faze them because they cared about us getting here even with masks and all the protocols.”
This year and every year, we are feeling particularly grateful for Horizons students and alumni. Their joy in learning and discovery, resilience, positive contributions to their communities, and ongoing connection to their Horizons programs are only a few of the reasons why we are so proud of Horizons graduates like Ahzaria, who attended Horizons Hampton Roads (VA) as a child: