It was a privilege to join Community College of Philadelphia, Wilco Electronic Systems, PCs for People and Mission First Housing Group in hosting a ribbon-cutting for a new 5G antenna tower to be installed atop our New Market West Service Headquarters in West Philadelphia!

Philadelphia City Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr., Horizon House executives and other affiliated officials joined us to give remarks and celebrate the project, which was made possible by the Community College of Philadelphia and a grant the school received from the US Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration. This project is 100 percent covered by the grant.

This tower will help bridge the digital gap in the West Philadelphia community we call home by increasing wireless broadband infrastructure, expanding community-based broadband internet access, making vital digital equipment more easily accessible and providing digital literacy education.

As part of this project, eligible local residents were also invited to come » Continue Reading.

 

The incredible, sometimes life-saving work done in the excessive heat by members of Horizon House’s Homeless Outreach Teams was recently featured on CBS 3 Philadelphia’s newscasts.

The crew followed one of the teams throughout Center City on Wednesday, June 25, as they braved an extreme heatwave to distribute water, offer rides to cooling stations and inform those in need about available resources.

Please click the photo above or the link below to watch and read more about these selfless team members and the amazing work they do.

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In recognition of May as National Nurses Month, Horizon House will be introducing you to a few of our Agency’s outstanding nurses who use their extensive skills to help keep our participants healthy, safe and thriving.

Today, we’d like you to meet Jackie, a Nurse Healthcare Coordinator for Horizon House’s Developmental Services division, who helps care for 35 of our participants.

 

Jackie joined Horizon House only about 18 months ago, but has already formed bonds with both the participants she serves and her colleagues alike. “My favorite part of my job is spending time with the participants and getting to know them as individuals,” she said. Coming from previous roles where she felt “micromanaged,” she feels working in an environment where she can contribute autonomously while providing guidance and focused care has become one of the most rewarding aspects of her new role at Horizon House.

When asked what her daily activities include, Jackie explained that her responsibilities » Continue Reading.

In recognition of May as National Nurses Month, Horizon House will be introducing you to a few of our Agency’s outstanding nurses who use their extensive skills to help keep our participants healthy, safe and thriving.

Today, we’d like you to meet Victoria, a Registered Nurse at Old Baltimore Pike, a group home in Delaware that serves individuals who have been diagnosed with mental illnesses. 

 

How would you describe Old Baltimore Pike and the work you do there as a Registered Nurse? “We’re a group home and we currently serve six participants who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. I help the participants here manage a lot of things and manage their essential day-to-day needs. I work with them on their mental health symptoms, collaborate with their psychiatrists, manage medications, answer any physical health concerns and really do anything else I can to help them meet their personal recovery goals. Because that’s what we’re here » Continue Reading.

In recognition of May as National Nurses Month, Horizon House will be introducing you to a few of our Agency’s outstanding nurses who use their extensive skills to help keep our participants healthy, safe and thriving.

Today, we’d like you to meet Kebeh, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for two Developmental Services participants in Philadelphia.

Kebeh joined Horizon House close to three years ago and was drawn to the Agency’s service model and mission. “I admire Horizon House because they give participants their independence and develop their life skills through reintegration,” she explained. She adds that not only is Horizon House dedicated to enriching the lives of the participants it serves, but the Agency is also committed to connecting its staff to valuable trainings and health and wellness activities that most organizations neglect to promote.

When asked what her daily activities include, Kebah explained that when she arrives each morning, she assesses both participants she serve to gauge the » Continue Reading.

In recognition of May as National Nurses Month, Horizon House will be introducing you to a few of our Agency’s outstanding nurses who use their extensive skills to help keep our participants healthy, safe and thriving.

Today, we’d like you to meet Susan, a Registered Nurse at Robbins Bower, a crisis residential program that is part of our Behavioral Health Services division in Lehigh County.

 

Can you describe what a nurse at Robbins Bower is responsible for and what your daily activities include? “Everything differs on any given day. That’s part of the beauty of the job, right? It’s a little bit of everything. Participants and staff come to me with any medical questions. I make sure medications are available and accurate.

“We’re a short-term location with our participants spending usually up to 10 days with us. When a participant comes in, I do a full health assessment within the first 24 hours. We go over medications and » Continue Reading.

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Get your golf clubs ready… It’s that time of year again!

We’re thrilled to share that registration for the 2025 Horizon House Golf Outing Classic in Memory of Dr. Larry Real is now open!

We will be returning to Huntingdon Valley Country Club on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 for our annual day of fun and friendship on the links, all the name of supporting our programs, our tremendous staff and the people we serve in need across the Philadelphia region.

You have the ability to register now to play, sponsor or donate. We’re proud to share that all sponsorship levels remain the same as last year.

All sponsorship and registration information can be found in the links on this page. If you have any questions about sponsoring, registering to play or donating, » Continue Reading.

 

Horizon House is saddened to share news of the passing of former staff member Brenda Cooper, who died on December 5.

Brenda, who worked at our Agency from 1990-2014, was a staunch supporter of our participants and their rights as individuals. During her 24-year career with us, she devoted herself to improving the lives of those affected by homelessness in Philadelphia. Having held the roles of Outreach Coordinator, Community Resource and Outreach Specialist and Manager of Homeless Outreach, among other roles at Horizon House, Brenda left a long-lasting impact on all she served. She was a driving force behind the Horizon House Navigation Center, an overnight cafe in West Philadelphia for homeless individuals.

Brenda strongly advocated for the rights of homeless Philadelphians and did so without hesitation. Her impact reached across the city as she worked with local politicians and organizations to provide necessary assistance to the homeless population. Brenda worked in partnership with organizations like the » Continue Reading.

Our team from Wilmington’s Peer Recovery Center got into the spooky spirit yesterday and dressed up in costume to celebrate Halloween with our participants! We know there were plenty of smiles and laughs to go around!