November 2017 Newsletter -

HORIZON HOUSE | November 2017 Newsletter

Give the Gift of Warmth

Participate in our Share The Warmth donation drive! Blankets, coats, winter hats, scarves, heavy gloves, thermal socks & underwear are among the items most needed as we head into the cold winter months. Questions? Contact Annette at (317) 396-6342 or [email protected]

Help Our

#GivingTuesday Breakfast

Make an Impact on Homelessness

The 4th Annual #GivingTuesday Breakfast will benefit Horizon House and our neighbors from the community who are experiencing homelessness. This year’s breakfast venue is provided by Eli Lilly & Company and will be hosted by Rick Fuson, President/CEO of Pacers Entertainment and Sports and Rachel Simon, Founder/Executive Director of The Public Collection.

#GivingTuesday is a globally celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and follows the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #Giving Tuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy to organizations championing worthy causes.

Ways to Participate:

$1,000 Gold Level Sponsorship includes a table of 10 seats, company logo included in the program and recognition from the stage

$500 Silver Level Sponsorship includes a table of 10 seats

$50 Individual Tickets

Can’t attend? Support us with a #GivingTuesday donation! Simply CLICK HERE to donate.

You can make a difference on #GivingTuesday and for some of our most vulnerable community members. Proceeds from the Breakfast go to Horizon House as we prepare for colder winter months in serving homeless individuals in our city. We would be honored to have you join us in giving generously.

Questions? Contact Annette at Horizon House at (317) 396-6342 or [email protected].

Trivia Night | October 14, 2017

Horizon House sponsored a fun-filled evening of trivia, prizes, costumes and food! 13 teams dressed up, showed their trivia knowledge and helped Horizon House collect a little over 1,000 pairs of socks. In addition to our emcee Ed Maudlin, many thanks to our sponsors: Brozinni’s, Sun King Brewery, The Lavengood Team, Naptown Roller Derby.

Veteran’s Day Service & Luncheon

On Friday, November 10, Horizon House honored those among our neighbors who have served our country. Volunteer Chris Cesnik spoke a few words in honor of all veterans. A flag-raising ceremony and presentation of American flag pins to veterans present was followed by a delicious lunch of fried chicken and all the fixings. Many thanks to our friends at The Creek for making this event a special time for our neighbors.

Help Horizon House

by Watching & Voting

A group of our friends from Eli Lilly spent their Day of Service helping promote Horizon House within the community.

Click image, watch short video & vote for their Super Service Challenge video!

Your votes can help Horizon House win additional funding, so visit the website, watch the short video & VOTE!! Share on social media and ask your friends to support Horizon House with their vote!

FAST FACTS

Nationally, about 8% of the homeless population, are veterans. Homeless veterans have served in several different conflicts from WWII to the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2016, Washington, D.C. had the highest rate of veteran homelessness in the nation (145.8 homeless veterans per 10,000). 45% of homeless veterans are black or Hispanic. While less than 10% of homeless veterans are women, that number is rising.

1.4 million

The number of veterans who are at risk of homelessness. This may be due to poverty, overcrowding in government housing, and lack of support networks. Research indicates that those who served in the late Vietnam and post-Vietnam era are at greatest risk of homelessness. War-related disabilities or disorders often contribute to veteran homelessness, including physical disabilities, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, depression and anxiety, and addiction.

Kroger Community Rewards Program

Did you know that you can enroll your Kroger Plus Card in Kroger’s Community Rewards Program and Horizon House can benefit? Once your card in enrolled, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card! To register your Kroger Plus Card, CLICK HERE.

Have you signed up for Amazon Smile? Click Here to sign up and select Horizon House as your charity. Then you shop as usual. Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to Horizon House.

Hint: Holiday gift giving is right around the corner… Good chance to try out Amazon Smile!

As we are headed into the colder fall and winter months, we find need for more quantities of quite a few things. Please help by promoting a donation drive or individual donations of these items:

Peanut Butter & Jelly (large sizes, any brands/flavors)

Coats, Blankets, Heavy Winter Gloves, Thermal Socks/Underwear, Hats, Scarves

Men’s jeans in all sizes (new or gently used)

Women’s Underwear in all sizes (new only)

Men’s underwear in all sizes (new only)

Men’s & Women’s white tube socks (new)

Disposable Razors

Deodorant

Rain Ponchos

ITEMS FOR CHILDREN

Disposable Diapers (Sizes 3 & 4)

Please bring or send donations to:

Horizon House
Attn: Annette
1033 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

When bringing donations by, please visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 7am to 3pm or Wednesday 7am to 12:30pm

Please enter through doors off Southeastern Ave.

If you find doors are locked, please knock.

Questions? Please call (317) 396-6342.

Many thanks for your assistance!