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Horizon Hearts
Horizon Hearts, Inc., was incorporated in January 2017 and has received 501(c)(3) status. Our mission is to restore hope and dignity to underserved communities by providing compassionate housing solutions, holistic support services, and transformative education. We empower individuals and in crisis to reclaim their lives and pursue brighter futures.
Victor Seltzer, Ph.D
Founder and Executive Director
The Founder and Executive Director of Horizon Hearts, Victor Seltzer, Ph.D. has over 30 years of experience in health and human services. He has management and service delivery experience as an executive director and has held senior management positions in HIV/AIDS organizations, homeless services and housing agencies. Dr. Seltzer’s experience is multifaceted, ranging from direct client services work to overseeing all aspects of programmatic and fiscal operations including program design, project implementation, coordination, quality assurance, supervision and mentoring staff. In his career, he has opened and operated five different shelters in NYC, all of which are still in operation today.
The work included every step from planning through implementation and on-going operations, including identifying and securing sites, preparing the sites by bringing them up to code, recruiting and training staff, implementing programs and procedures and responsibly managing the finances to ensure long-term sustainability. Dr. Seltzer also has depth of experience in related areas of social work. Under HOPWA funding, he implemented programs in Brooklyn and Queens providing supportive services and case management to people living with HIV.
Tommy Thomson, MSW, MPH
Former Finance & Development for Horizon Hearts
A tribute to a falling star: “Tommy Thomson, MSW, MPH, has been a guiding light for those seeking hope and stability at Horizon Hearts. With unwavering compassion and dedication, she has touched countless lives, offering not just support, but the kind of care that empowers individuals to rebuild and thrive. Her work was more than service—it is a profound testament to the power of advocacy, healing, and human connection. The impact of her kindness and leadership ripples far beyond the moments shared with those she helps, leaving a legacy of strength and dignity. We honor her tireless commitment and celebrate the difference she continues to make in the lives of so many.”
Tommy Thomson, MSW, MPH, was a guiding light to Horizon Hearts. She has brought over 20 years of experience including social work in community and hospital settings, program development, evaluation and research, strategic planning, management and supervision. As the assistant for health and social services to the Director of the Family Emergency Assistance Program (NYC family shelter system) she developed and implemented systems to ensure appropriate placement of clients with medical issues, and to document and track immunization status of all family shelter residents, as well as addressing environmental issues within all tier I shelters. For multiple non-profit agencies, she has provided recruitment, development and training strategies in such areas as fiscal responsibility, fund raising, program accountability, strategic planning, community relations and governance. Assessed compliance with program and fiscal regulations, developed fiscal tracking and grant management standards, and developed enhanced management systems to meet federal and state audit standards. The impact of her kindness and leadership ripples far beyond the moments shared with those she helps, leaving a legacy of strength and dignity. We honor her tireless commitment and celebrate the difference she made in the lives of so many.
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To restore hope and dignity to underserved communities by providing compassionate housing solutions, holistic support services, and transformative education. We empower individuals and in crisis to reclaim their lives and pursue brighter futures.