Horizon House unveils strategic plan to combat homelessness

INDIANAPOLIS — As chilly temperatures proceed to hammer Central Indiana, issues develop for these experiencing homelessness. On Wednesday, Horizon Home unveiled a strategic plan to supply everlasting housing for our neighbors.

“A few of the challenges are simply having sufficient room proper now, having sufficient housing accessible,” stated Judy Neuman, Director of Growth & Communications at Horizon Home.

Including housing is a serious activity that has been within the works since final yr.

“This yr, we’re concentrating on our housing hub,” stated Neuman. “There is a lack of inexpensive housing on the market proper now, so it is very troublesome.”

Final November, Horizon Home broke floor on Compass on Washington. The 36-unit condominium constructing is all a part of a strategic plan to fight homelessness via supportive housing.

Compass on Washington is situated proper subsequent door to Horizon Home’s facility, which provides different sources to assist individuals thrive.

“Although you consider 36 items not being so much, that is 36 extra individuals or households which might be off the streets and that we’re in a position to home,” stated Neuman.

In 2022, Neuman stated they assisted practically 7,000 people, together with virtually 37,000 particular person visits to their facility.

“The enlargement of the housing hub we’re speaking about is unquestionably well timed because the homeless inhabitants grows, and we’re anticipating that in 2023. So, the timing is correct for it proper now,” stated Neuman.

Neuman stated the housing hub ought to be accomplished in Could of 2024.