January 2026

In this issue:

• A New Year, New Momentum
  Reflecting on 2025 and setting the stage for 2026
• Relive Our 60th Anniversary Gala
  A celebration of community, impact, and legacy
• Honoring a Milestone Year
  Proclamation and recognitions from local and state leaders
• The DJ Project & the NAMM Foundation
  Horizons named a global NAMM grant recipient
• NAMM Foundation & Horizons’ Press Release
  Read the full announcement
• Job Opportunities
  Strengthening Families Program (SFP) & Jóvenes Education and Empowerment Program (JEEP): Join the Horizons team
• Program Updates
  Enrollment now open: Strengthening Families Program (SFP) & Femmes Against Violence (FAV)
• Three Kings Day
  Celebrating tradition, culture, and community together

December 2025

In this issue:

• A Season of Reflection & Gratitude
  Looking back on the joy and meaning of our 60th Anniversary Gala, and the community that made it possible.
• Honoring Ricardo “El Tigre” Peña
  A powerful Gala moment recognizing Ricardo’s lifelong service, humility, and cultural leadership alongside Danzantes Mixcóatl.
• Ways to Give This Holiday Season
  Support Horizons’ youth and family programs – or make a gift in remembrance of Ricardo to support the Peña family.
• And more!

Giving Tuesday 2025 Special Edition

In this issue:

• Giving Tuesday Momentum – How your gift today supports youth and families during the holiday season
• And more!

Pre-Holiday Special Edition

In this issue:

Gala Appreciation + Highlights

• Warm thank you and joyful recap of our 60th Gala Celebration
• Recognizing the sponsors and supporters who helped bring the night to life

Giving Tuesday Momentum

• How your Giving Tuesday gift supports youth and families during the holiday season
• Invitation to be among the first donors and spark early campaign momentum
• And more!

November 2025

In this issue:

• Día de los Muertos: Honoring & Remembering
  As we honor our ancestors on Día de los Muertos, we reflect on 60 years of resistance, resilience, and growth. This season of remembrance connects us to the wisdom, traditions, and legacy of those who paved the way, and reminds us of the seeds they planted that continue to bloom today.
• Gala Countdown: Two Weeks Away!
  The celebration of the year is almost here! Join us on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 5:00-9:30 PM at Historic Pier 70 for 60 Years en Florecer. Tables and tickets are nearly sold out. This is your final chance to be part of this milestone evening of community, music, and joy.
• Support Our Silent Auction!
  Add your touch to this year’s celebration! We’re welcoming donations of experiences, gift certificates, and local treasures to benefit Horizons’ transformative programs for youth and families.
• And more!

October 2025

In this issue:

• Gala Updates
  The countdown is on! Join us Friday, November 14, 2025, 5:00-9:30 PM at Historic Pier 70 for 60 Years en Florecer. Tables are nearly sold out! Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor today!
• Youth Art at the Heart of Our Gala Vision
  Our hummingbird-sunbird logo, created with DJ Project youth artist Brayan Gomez, symbolizes endurance and transformation – capturing Horizons’ spirit through every generation.
• Support Our Silent Auction
  Donate a gift certificate, experience, or item to help make our auction shine and support Horizons’ programs for youth and families.
• Program Highlight: JEEP
  The Jóvenes Education and Empowerment Program (JEEP) helps Latine youth build academic skills, leadership, and confidence for the future.
• And more!

August 2025

In this issue:

• SAVE THE DATE – Horizons’ Anniversary Gala
  This November, Horizons will host its Anniversary Gala, celebrating six decades of service and youth-led action. Friday, November 14, 2025 · 5:00-9:30 PM · Historic Pier 70 Event Space, San Francisco
• Lifeworks Employment Program
  In June, a group of Lifeworks youth participants set out on a transformative college tour to New York City.
• Enterprise for Youth + NewDoor Ventures Partnership
  This year, Horizons proudly launched a new partnership with Enterprise for Youth and NewDoor Ventures to expand opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) ages 18-24.
• The DJ Project Youth Lead the Stage at Tucan’s Day
  In July, The DJ Project youth collaborated with The Sean Monterrosa Project to honor Sean’s life and legacy at the annual Tucan’s Day Block Party.
• And more!