Horton’s Kids Hits a Grand Slam at Nats Park

The program in Washington has maintained a 100 percent on-time high school graduation rate among its participants for the last seven consecutive years.

A child takes a turn in the batting cage at Nationals Park in Washington on July 10, 2024. Jenn Reid/Horton's Kids

WASHINGTON—Volunteers, philanthropists, and families gathered on July 10 at Nationals Park to celebrate the 16th Homeruns for Horton’s Kids.

The event benefits a community outreach group that works primarily with underprivileged youth in southeast D.C.