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

FundRaising Success: Please tell us a little about the organization's history.

Meryl Sheriden: Horizons for Homeless Children was established in 1988 in response to the unmet needs of the alarming number of children living in Boston-area homeless shelters. In 2002, HHC expanded programming across the state and today is the only organization in Massachusetts focused exclusively on the needs of young homeless children and their families. We accomplish our objectives through four programs: the Community Children's Centers, our full-time childcare and early education centers; the Playspace Programs, our shelter-based volunteer program; our Training and Technical Assistance Program; and our Policy and Advocacy Initiative.