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Loyal Workers

They’re the Valley’s most loyal workforce, these dedicated men and women from New Horizons with special needs who work at Von’s, Albertson’s and Jon’s supermarkets in the north Valley.

Gratitude for Our Legislative Partners

At a Legislative Thank You Luncheons held on August 7 and again on August 23, California State Assemblymembers Chris Holden (41st District) and Adrin Nazarian (45th District), along with California State Senator Henry Stern (27th District), and Sal Rodriguez, Opinion Editor for the Los Angeles Daily News, were recognized.

A Planned Giving Story…

Be a Hero of Horizons! Written by Frieda Gockel
New Horizons…my hero.  They provide so much for my son whose disability falls on the autism spectrum.  When my son was in high school we wondered if he would ever be able to get a job.

New Horizons Holiday Angels

The holidays bring so much joy along with a desire to give in the spirit of the season. In the same way we like to give presents to others, our clients who came up with Holiday Angels feel the need to spread cheer, too.

New Horizons Job Fair!

October 11, 2018 we’re hiring Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers for weekdays and weekends to assist Residents to succeed in a residential home by teaching them personal living sills and group activities.

Gala -March 24, Golf -June 25, & Walk -Sept 29

Assembly Bill 279

Dear Supporters of AB 279:

We worked as hard as we could to educate and persuade our legislature to pass AB279. But, ultimately, the Senate Appropriations Committee capitulated to a very powerful Governor who declared that he would not allow AB279 to become law.

New Horizons 2016 Annual Report Published!

Dear Family and Friends:

I am pleased to share with you New Horizons’ Annual Report for fiscal year 2016.

Since 1954 New Horizons has provided programs and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And while having been in existence for all these years, we learned early on that our outstanding achievements are directly correlated to the partnerships we have established with families and friends like you. Together we have empowered those we assist with the opportunity to live independent and fulfilled lives guided by their own unique desires.

LA Daily News Posts Opinion Letter on AB279

This letter posted discusses important issues behind AB 279. It was penned by New Horizons family and friend, Lena Rivkin; and posted in the Los Angeles Daily News on May 25, 2017.

San Fernando Valley Business Journal Reports on AB 279

Wage Dilemma. Once destined for a life in institutions, many of the 280,000 individuals with developmental disorders living in California work alongside “neurotypical” individuals as employees at post offices, grocery stores, and other businesses.

Making Movies That Matter at New Horizons

With all the buzz surrounding this year’s Oscar broadcast, New Horizons is excited to announce that we’ve been awarded the opportunity to participate in the 2nd Annual Mitchell Englander’s Making Movies that Matter (MMTM) and Short Film Festival.

A Very Special Sunday Brunch, May 21, 2017

Our 14th Annual Gala Celebration. Join us at Vibiana in downtown LA for a once in a lifetime experience featuring the culinary creativity of award winning Celebrity Chef Neal Fraser.

2017 LA Cookie Con & Sweets Show

February 18 and 19! Don’t miss the BIGGEST Baking and Pastry Convention on the West Coast this year will feature New Horizons Cookies in its Exhibit Hall!

A New Year Message from Interim CEO, Roschell Ashley

Dear Family and Friends,

I want to take a moment during these first few days of 2017 to express how truly excited I am for New Horizons and our clients as we enter into a brand new year!

As we set our sights on all the possibilities which promise to provide even greater independence and inclusion for the over 1600 individuals we support each year, we celebrate the fact that our programs and services are stronger than ever. Whether on our North Hills campus or at different locations within the community, our ability to bring living, working, and learning opportunities to those with special needs is what New Horizons’ mission is all about. We look forward to continuing to work with our clients in this way. We also look forward to continuing to partner with you through your generous donations and support of our annual events.

Holiday Cheer!

Santa Clause comes to New Horizons on Monday, December 5, 2016. This holiday season, join us for New Horizons’ annual holiday concert featuring music and dance.

A message from John D. Bunzel, Chairman of the Board, New Horizons

In April of this year, our CEO, Cynthia Sewell, announced her retirement as of December 31, 2016, after a long and illustrious career. In July, The Board of Directors began a robust strategic assessment process to review all of the strategic options facing us, so we can continue to provide quality programs and services for our consumers now and in the future.

A message from John D. Bunzel, Chairman of the Board, New Horizons

In April of this year, our CEO, Cynthia Sewell, announced her retirement as of December 31, 2016, after a long and illustrious career. In July, The Board of Directors began a robust strategic assessment process to review all of the strategic options facing us, so we can continue to provide quality programs and services for our consumers now and in the future.

“Born This Way” gets 3rd Season Pickup

After winning the 2016 Emmy® Award for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Series, A&E Network’s critically–acclaimed docuseries “Born This Way” has been picked up for a third season

Complimentary Estate Planning Seminar

RSVP today for a COMPLIMENTARY SEMINAR on estate planning, presented by New Horizons on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Sam’s Cafe.

A&E’s “Born This Way” Receives the Emmy!

Hollywood is talking about it — this weekend, for the first time ever, a series starring a cast with disabilities has won an Emmy Award. “Born This Way,” which is in its second season on A&E, won for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Series beating out five other series including previous winners Deadliest Catch and Intervention.