Move-in day for newest housing development for Indy's unhoused

Move-in day for newest housing development for Indy’s unhoused

INDIANAPOLIS — Monday was move-in day for some Hoosiers who have been waiting for so long to call a place of their own home. WRTV’s Amber Grigley was at the Compass on Washington, a housing development through Horizon House, as people experiencing homelessness got their keys to open a new chapter. A two-year journey for …

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Horizon House taking steps to expand diversity, equity, inclusion

Horizon House taking steps to expand diversity, equity, inclusion

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Horizon House, an agency that helps the homeless, is expanding its advocacy work for Indy’s homeless population by building on efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for staff and clients. Indianapolis has seen an increase in the number of homeless individuals over the last few years. Currently, the Circle City is home …

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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