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In Memory of Brenda Cooper

December 27, 2024 by

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.

Jill Barbera | Real Estate Masterminds Event

November 18, 2024 by

A very special thank you goes out to Jill and the entire The Jill Barbera Team- EXP Realty for allowing us to be a part of her recent Real Estate Masterminds event. Horizon House was able to speak to the gathered audience about what we do, who we serve and how we can partner together to help those in need across our region. It was a great event to be a part of and we are always grateful to Jill and her team for the continued support!

Developmental Services Participants Celebrate Halloween

November 13, 2024 by

Ready for a good scare? In the spirit of the Halloween season, a set of our Developmental Services participants in Montgomery County recently took part in a decorating contest at their location. Check out some of the imagination and awesome artwork on display! Great job, everyone!

Peer Recovery Center Dresses Up For Halloween

November 1, 2024 by

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!

Staff Wears Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

October 29, 2024 by

In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Horizon House staff members gladly took part in Wear Pink Day. We annually celebrate this day each October as we do our small part in raising awareness in fighting Breast Cancer. Thank you to the numerous team members, including those not pictured, who took part in this day of awareness.

Backpack Donation Courtesy of BNI Foundation

October 24, 2024 by

A major thank you goes out to our great friends and supporters from the BNI Foundation, who recently donated almost 100 backpacks each full of school supplies to Horizon House. These backpacks were distributed to participants and handed out at community events in recent weeks. We are so incredibly grateful for this donation that supports our participants and our neighbors in Philadelphia!

Wilmington Latin Food Festival

October 17, 2024 by

Members of our awesome Peer Recovery Center team were out and about in the local Wilmington community again this past weekend at the Latin Food Festival, sharing information on who Horizon House is, what we do and how we can help those in need. Spreading the word about our services is a crucial part of what we do. Its incredibly important to us to take care of members of our communities!

DBHIDS Points of Transformation Awards

October 4, 2024 by

Horizon House brought home the hardware at the recent Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Points of Transformation Awards! Horizon House had five award winners at this event, which celebrates and honors Direct Support Professionals who dedicate themselves to their communities. Featured award winners from Horizon House included Developmental Services Chief Services Officer Linda Washington Brown (Dedicated Leadership Award) and Developmental Services staff member Robert (Points of Transformation Award). We also had a featured speaker represent our Agency as Developmental Services staff member Billamin spoke at the ceremony about how important his work is to him and how he wants to positively impact all participants he serves. We are very proud of all of you for these well-deserved accolades!

In Memory of Arlene Solomon

October 2, 2024 by

Last week, we had the honor of hosting a dedication ceremony in memory of Arlene Solomon, a devoted Horizon House staff member who passed away in 2022. A fierce supporter of our participants and their right to education, Arlene founded our Education Plus program, which provides mobile academic and social support to participants in college or those interested in furthering their education. This program has now helped 75 participants earn degrees or post-secondary certifications. The plaque dedicated to her and the incredible impact she has left will forever hang in the Education Plus office at our New Market West Headquarters. Thank you to the Solomon family for being on hand and for the continued support of our mission. And thank you to all who came to share their memories of Arlene.

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

September 30, 2024 by

This past Saturday morning, Horizon House was privileged to sponsor the Philadelphia 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Wells Fargo Center. Members of our team joined countless others in climbing the arena’s lower bowl stairs for the equivalent of 110 floors, the same number of floors in the World Trade Center towers, for the continued support of families of fallen firefighters. We also had a resource table on hand to provide information on our services and the work we do around the region. Thank you to everyone involved for a great morning!

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