Horizon House eyes plan to help dozens of families find homes

Horizon House eyes plan to help dozens of families find homes

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett stopped by Horizon House Wednesday to share the progress they’ve made helping families find permanent homes. The city helped Horizon House through the Housing to Recovery Fund. With that money, Horizon House has helped 160 families find a place to call home over the past three years.   FULL …

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Lilly Endowment Award

Horizon House Receives $1.7 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment

Horizon House will use the grant money to expand services to help end the cycle of homelessness in Indianapolis (INDIANAPOLIS, IN): Horizon House has received a $1.7 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that will be transformative for the agency in our effort to house our most vulnerable neighbors over the next three years. Horizon …

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Horizon House providing winter assistance for people who are homeless

Horizon House providing winter assistance for people who are homeless

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As temperatures drop, local organizations are preparing to help Hoosiers who are homeless. Staff at Horizon House, an agency connecting those who are homeless with services, say they see at least 200 people a day. Beverly Bell, the guest service supervisor at Horizon House, says needy Hoosiers can use their “day room” …

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Hundreds seek help at Indianapolis homeless shelter

Hundreds seek help at Indianapolis homeless shelter

A homeless shelter on Indianapolis’ east side is providing services to a record number of people. Horizon House’s Executive Director, Teresa Wessel said the colder weather over the last week brought in many seeking assistance. FULL ARTICLE

Women Experiencing Homelessness

Women Experiencing Homelessness

Today we learn about the unique challenges faced by women experiencing homelessness, from access to menstrual products to a lack of maternal health care plans. FULL ARTICLE

Have you ever heard of Housing First? This video discusses the Housing to Recovery Fund and provides a high-level overview of Housing First to combat homelessness.

Housing to Recovery Fund

Have you ever heard of Housing First? This video discusses the Housing to Recovery Fund and provides a high-level overview of Housing First to combat homelessness.

Center Helps The Homeless Find Jobs

Center Helps The Homeless Find Jobs

A local service center that provides street outreach, case management, permanent housing solutions, and basic needs for those experiencing homelessness has another option for their neighbors. WFYI’S Terri Dee spoke with Director of Development and Communications Marcie Luhigo about Horizon House’s job readiness workshop, which serves as a support system for participants before and after …

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