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August 26, 2009: Today Horizons for Homeless Children acknowledges the passing of longtime advocate and supporter Senator Edward Kennedy. Senator Kennedy was a true champion of homeless children and their families in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S. In addition to fighting for homeless children's access to early education and care, he also supported Horizons for Homeless Children's programs in Boston and across the state.
We were fortunate to welcome Senator Kennedy to one of our programs in 2005 and he had a magnetic presence in the classroom. He led a rousing sing-along of "The Itsy-Bitsy Spider" with a group of homeless 4 year olds and was a shining star in their eyes. He left a significant impression that day and will always be fondly remembered by all involved in the work of Horizons for Homeless Children.
In recognition of all that he accomplished for homeless children, he received HHC's Public Leadership Award in 2007.
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