What a day we had yesterday at our 31st Annual Horizon House Golf Outing Classic! We had perfect weather with barely a cloud in the sky, great laughs between friends on the course, and a delicious dinner on the breezy country club balcony. Take a look at some of those moments here! Photos taken by Marikate Venuto
Archives for May 2024
Eagles Autism Foundation Challenge
Horizon House was thrilled to be a part of this past weekend’s Eagles Autism Foundation Challenge in South Philly! We were privileged to sponsor the Rylee’s Rumblers team as they participated in various activities throughout the day. The team itself raised $2,800 and the event in total raised $8,000,000, all for local autism research and care programs. Thanks to the team and thanks to our friends at the Philadelphia Eagles for supporting our communities!
Human Services Committee in Harrisburg
Earlier this month, Linda Washington-Brown, Horizon House’s Chief Services Officer for Developmental Services, provided testimony in front of the Human Services Committee’s meeting in Harrisburg on The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs’ proposal for Performance-Based Contracting Waivers. Linda shared her testimony and answered questions about this new proposal advocating for better pay for providers who support adults with disability. Great job representing our Agency, Linda!
Brighter Future Awards
It was an honor and pleasure earlier this week to be a part of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Brighter Futures Awards where Susan Carney of the Philadelphia Marriott Old City Hotel was presented with the 2024 Education Award of Excellence. Susan, Horizon House’s nominee for the award, has long been a supporter of our mission as she has happily employed and supported participants at the hotel over the last several years in a number of different capacities and roles. Susan is an incredible teacher, mentor and friend to our » Continue Reading.
Saint Joseph’s Health Clinic at Guatemalan Consulate
It was a pleasure to again join our friends from Saint Joseph’s University for another mobile health clinic this past weekend. We were on site at the Guatemalan Consulate in Philadelphia, providing mental health screenings for those in attendance. Thanks to all who came out. We will see you out again in the community for another mobile health clinic in the near future!