An Interview With Meryl Sheriden, Chief Development Officer, Horizons for Homeless Children

3. Economy: The challenging economic climate has posed obstacles in fundraising efforts at Horizons for Homeless Children. While no organization has been exempt, we are fortunate to have a very committed board of directors and remain in healthy fiscal shape. Our individual donors have remained loyal to our purpose, and their levels of giving in the past two years have helped sustain the agency. Also, our mission itself is one that has [piqued] the interest of the community at large. Because of the current economic challenges, the issue of family homelessness is one that has gained new attention, and this in a way has helped Horizons for Homeless Children build awareness of the work that we do.