The 28th Annual Horizon House Golf Outing would not have been able to be the success it was without the help of our amazing sponsors.

We’d like to use this space to say thank you to each and every one of our sponsors listed below.

You can learn more about the our annual golf outing, which was held on June 1 at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, and watch a recap video of the day by clicking here.

Outing Sponsors
Brown and Brown of Pennsylvania
Rosengarten Roofing

Course Sponsor
Conner, Strong & Buckelew

Dinner Sponsors
Fulton Bank
Ganse Apothecary, Inc.
Hunt & Ayres, P.C.

Brunch Sponsors
BDO USA
Emerald Business Supply
Fulcrum Pharmacy
Mission First Housing Group

Platinum Sponsors
Canon Solutions America
Independence Blue Cross
Interstate Fleet Services
Midatlantic Fire LLC
Philadelphia Federal Credit Union
Philadelphia Insurance
Quality Care Options
Radius Rx Direct
Reynolds and Reynolds Electronics
RICOH USA

Platinum Non-Golf Sponsors
Fiber Clean
Horizon Health Care Consultants
Legacy Planning
OneAmerica

Gold Sponsors
Advant-Edge Solutions of Middle Atlantic, Inc.
Jess Crate Furniture
Kitchen Associates
McConkey Insurance and Benefits
The Alliance of Community Service Providers

Silver Sponsors
Bob’s Discount Furniture
HockeyTown Pro Shop
Matthew Hurford
Lor-Mar
Noll & Company, Inc. CPAs

Raffle Grand Prize Sponsor
RICOH USA

Hole-In-One Prize Courtesy of
E&D Plantscaping
Mobility Works

Golf Outing Printing Donated by
RICOH USA

Golf Outing Photography Donated By
Marikate Venuto, Event Photographer

Supporters
CleanNet
Creative Advertising Specialties, Inc.
Jose Alfredo De La Pena
Richard Woodville

The 28th Annual Horizon House Golf Outing was a tremendous success!

This year’s outing took on special meaning not just because it was our first in-person event since the onset of COVID-19, but also because we dedicated the outing to Dr. Larry Real, our late Medical Director who passed away in March after a brave battle with cancer.

We’d like to take a moment to thank all of our sponsors, all who came out to play at Huntingdon Valley Country Club on June 1 and all who donated in some way. You are helping to make a difference in lives of the men and women we serve each day.

We invite you all to watch this recap video from the day, which includes highlights and interviews. Thank you all again!

Horizon House is saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Dr. Larry Real. A giant here at Horizon House with a heart for helping and serving our participants, Larry passed away on March 25 following a brave battle with cancer.

For over a decade, Larry served Horizon House in many ways. He originally came to us in 2009 when he was the first psychiatrist named to our Board of Directors. Shortly after, in 2010, he joined us full-time as our Medical Director, a role perfectly suited for his warm spirit as he was able to leave a profound impact on our participants by helping them live better lives. He used his unique abilities to drive his belief that recovery is achievable for all.

Larry joined the city of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disability Services as its Chief Medical Officer in 2015, but came back to Horizon House in 2018 to resume his role as Medical Director. In addition to returning to Horizon House, Larry also served as the Co-Director of the Fellowship in Public Psychiatry program at the University of Pennsylvania.

“Larry’s commitment to Horizon House, and especially to those we serve, is an example of the compassion and opportunities that we aspire to provide to all,” said Horizon House President and CEO Jeff Wilush. “He was a leader in his field and also here at Horizon House, and someone we looked to for his steady leadership. Larry’s presence and guidance will truly be missed throughout our entire agency. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and the participants whose lives he touched over the many years he served us.”

Recognized by his colleagues and peers with numerous awards throughout his medical career, Larry is survived by his son Daniel, his son Michael (Aviva Isenberg), his brother Dr. Mark Real (Karen), his brother Hal (Anne Sheppard) and his partner over the last 10 years, Madeleine Gardberg.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to Horizon House (please click for more information on how to donate) or World Cafe Live’s education programs (click here for more information).

Thank you for sharing your talents and life with all of us, Larry. Your spirit will live on forever here at Horizon House. You will be missed!

Let’s make Spring be your lucky season!

Horizon House is holding a 50/50 raffle to support the men and women we serve.

It is easy to buy your raffle tickets. CLICK HERE and select how many tickets you would like to buy.

We will add your name on the tickets for the drawing at the Horizon House Golf Outing on June 1. You will be contacted by a Horizon House representative if you are the lucky winner.

Best of Luck!!!

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

This past week was National Direct Support Professionals week. The Direct Support Staff were there every step of the way during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Throughout the crisis they remained consistent and strong to make sure everyone in the community was cared for and that services continued in new creative ways. We are extremely thankful for all that they have done. Today we express our appreciation and honor the Horizon House Direct Service Staff.

The Community Truly Appreciates Our Direct Support Staff !

We would like the share some of the testimonials sent to us from members of community this past week:

They Have Touched The Hearts of The Families They Serve

Below is a special message from a family member.

Thank You Mia!

Mia S. – my daughter Carlota’s CLA house manager, has gone, above and beyond, in her support for Carlota during this pandemic time.

When the mandate to isolate took place, Carlota was confused and with the loss of her routines she got increasingly disoriented and sad. Carlota has always enjoyed going out for her volunteer work. In addition, she loves attending Sunday church with me and other family members. Carlota has always looked forward to join her family for Sunday meals after church. Carlota has been in pain missing events of family events. She has always anticipated with much pleasure, family birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s and Father’s Day, 4th of July and so on) and just getting together with her family. Last year, Carlota, one of her sisters and I, went to the beach for a couple days and I know that Carlota missed going this year.

As soon as we were able to go back to church again, Mia immediately worried about Carlota’s clothes for church and appearance, Carlota promptly got a nice hair cut and appropriate clothes for church.

Overall, during this difficult time, Mia has done everything she can to alleviate Carlota’s anxiety and depression. I know Mia has comforted and reassured Carlota so she would not fall apart. Mia has taken Carlota to outings and walks and has constantly been in touch with me, Carlota’s mother, to inform me of how Carlota has been doing in these difficult times and brainstorm of what could help Carlota.

Mia has helped Carlota get in zoom meetings for her own birthday so she could get together with family and also join other zoom meetings celebrating family members. She specifically came to the house to help Carlota to join on her birthday zoom when it was clear that Carlota could not get into that zoom meeting on her own. It was a weekend and I do not think she was supposed to even work that day.

I cannot thank enough Mia for her support of Carlota during these hard times.

Thanks Bobby!