The development of our new headquarters at 59th and Market Street is well on its way. Rather than just inviting you to the unveiling in 2020, come, take a peek with us to witness the progress thus far. New Market West will be much more than an office as it will bring child care, retail shops, and low-income housing that will benefit both the local community, our participants, and staff.

It’s official! Horizon House became a smoke-free environment as of July 1, 2018. With the support from top management, advanced planning, and communications, allowing agency-wide feedback, we’ve made it. We recognize that choosing to become a smoke-free environment may not be easy for some, but in the long run, we know that it is the right decision for everyone. We will continue to help those that are still on the fence by offering smoking cessation classes, education materials, and other resources to help everyone with this transition. We are excited to choose a New Normal for Horizon House- breathing cleaner air.

“When you go through a dark time and cannot see any light ahead, your true friends will SHINE like diamonds.” We are grateful to call the phenomenal women of The Sophia Group friends. We thank Pat Nagor, host of Living Well with Pat Nogar for initiating the call to action immediately after being informed of the devastating recent 3-alarm fire that tore through an apartment building in Norristown, leaving the two men served by Horizon House homeless. The unbelievable response to her call resulted in three women operated businesses opening their doors to serve as collections points and the collection of clothing and loads of household goods to help replace everything lost during the fire.

If you would like to join this effort, please go to our www.hhinc.org and click the Donate Now Button.

Horizon House would like to thank the sponsors, golfers, and volunteers who generously donated your time and money to make the 26th annual golf outing, held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Huntingdon Valley Country Club an incredible success. Because of your wonderful generosity, our fundraising goal of $115,000.00 was exceeded.

The marvelous day on the course was followed by the incredible story told by Frank, a recipient of Horizon House services, and the hilarious impressions of Philly’s own radio personality and comedian, Joe Conklin.

While some golfers walked away with bragging rights for next year, we all left knowing that our mission to improve the lives of the men and women we serve is being accomplished.

A Glimpse of the Day

What an incredible group of girls! During the Brownie Bash of the Brandywine Valley Service Unit Girl Scout Event – 400 girls donated 350 socks, gloves, hats and undergarments to Horizon House.

Pictured above is only one of the troops who attended the event. On behalf of the men and women served by Horizon House, thanks to you, to all the troops, and troops leaders who helped make our feet and hearts happy

The excerpt is taken from : Falling off the Cliff Part 4: Life after death By: Ronnie Polaneczky, STAFF COLUMNIST, Daily News Philly.com December 1, 2017

For those … like Norman Moore, 60, the going is dicey without the close advocacy of others.

Born with intellectual disabilities to a violently alcoholic father and an abused mother unable to care for him, Moore was removed from his parents’ Southwest Philly home as a toddler. He ricocheted in and out of terrible foster-care situations and, as an adult was often homeless. Other times, he rented rooms in squalid boarding homes whose housemates were sketchy. By the time he was 44, Moore had never lived in one place for more than a few years.

“People stole my money and clothes – everything,” he says.

His luck changed 18 years ago when he moved in with State Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D., 201st) and his family (Kinsey, » Continue Reading.

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As of June 30, 2018, Horizon House will go Smoke- Free. What better day to begin our journey to become a tobacco-free agency than on  November 16, the day celebrated across America, “The Great American Smoke-Out”? Horizon House believes that we have an obligation to promote health and wellness for the people we serve and for each other. To this end, we are dedicated to becoming a tobacco-free agency.

The official Kick-Off was held across Horizon House to ensure that everyone heard the same information.  As this initiative progresses, we are equally committed to helping people with this change.

During the next months, if staff or participants wish to take this opportunity to quit, help will be provided through education and treatment options.  Because we understand that support can make the difference, we are offering tools, resources, and support to assist everyone wishing » Continue Reading.

Horizon House recently received over 100 winter coats for men, women, and children.  The coats have already been distributed to some of our programs.  The coats are due to the generosity of the Auto Dealers Association Driving Away the Cold, Melanie Greaves of the Haverford Area YMCA, and David Kaufman of BNI. Many Horizon House programs like Shelter Plus Care provide subsidized housing and supportive case management services to formerly homeless adults and families.  Children’s ages in these families range from infants to teens.

Direct Support Professional Recognition Week – September 10-16

In recognition of the dedication and accomplishments of Horizon House’s outstanding Direct Support Professionals, we express our sincere appreciation for their vital contributions to the individuals we serve, their families and communities.

September 10-16 is a national celebration of DSP’s, who ensure that people with disabilities have the necessary supports that enable them to live, work, and enjoy life as independently as possible in their community.

Horizon House DSP’s we salute you!

With temperatures dipping below freezing Horizon House Outreach staff take seriously, their job of moving homeless men and women out of the frigid weather. Jeff Chirico of 6abc Action News reported the following story last Friday.

CITY OFFICIALS SEEK TO KEEP HOMELESS SAFE DURING CODE BLUE

Due to the extremely cold temperatures expected, city officials want to make sure the homeless are safe. There is a 24-hour outreach to find people who are homeless, so they can be transported to safe indoor areas. All available beds within the emergency housing network will be open to those that need them. Homeless people will be allowed to stay inside emergency housing throughout the day.

If you see a person who appears to be homeless during a Code Blue, call(215) 232-1984. For more information, visit the City of Philadelphia’s website.

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