What Horizon House does

Horizon House is a nonprofit, integrated-services day center headquartered at 1033 East Washington Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, operating since 1988 to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Central Indiana. The organization runs a unified Path to Housing Program composed of six interconnected service modules — Street Outreach, Essential Needs, Peer Support, Case Management, the RISE Employment Program, and Housing Services — plus Compass on Washington, a permanent supportive housing development. In 2024, Horizon House served approximately 8,500 unique individuals across all programs, accommodated an average of 183 neighbors per day, and logged nearly 56,000 facility visits, supported by 112 employees per its Form 990.

The organization's revenue model is donation- and grant-driven, with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Funding streams include individual and corporate donations, foundation grants (notably a $1.7M Lilly Endowment grant and a three-year, $75,000 KPMG U.S. Foundation grant), annual fundraising events (the 'Hope is on the Horizon' Fantasy Casino Night exceeded its $275,000 goal in 2025 with nearly 300 attendees), recurring giving societies (Lighting the Way Society, Guiding Light Society), planned giving, and in-kind donation drives. Horizon House anchors a Housing Hub of 19 community partners and participates in the Professional Blended Street Outreach Team, a consortium of 20 homeless service providers covering Marion County.

Horizon House operates no proprietary technology platform — the offering is service-based and delivered through in-person case management, peer support, and street outreach. In July 2025, the organization announced a merger agreement with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana (a ~5,200-employee, $295M-asset nonprofit), with Lillian Herbers-Kelly appointed Senior Director of Horizon House to lead the combined entity's housing and self-sufficiency work in Central Indiana. The organization holds GuideStar Platinum Transparency and Charity Navigator 4-star ratings and is a Certified Good Wages and trauma-informed workforce employer.

Name

Horizon House

Legal name

Horizon House

Website

https://horizonhouse.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Horizon House is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit day center that provides integrated services — street outreach, case management, employment training, and permanent supportive housing — to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Central Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Permanent supportive housing
• Day shelter programs
• Street outreach
• Housing case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Horizon House generates revenue primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as grants from organizations such as KPMG U.S. Foundation ($75,000 over three years), Lilly Endowment ($1.7 million grant), and various other grant-making bodies.
2. Fundraising Events: The organization hosts annual fundraising events such as the 'Hope is on the Horizon' Fantasy Casino Night, which exceeded its goal of $275,000 in 2025. These events generate direct donations and sponsorships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Horizon House is a nonprofit full-service day center in Indianapolis providing integrated, comprehensive services to help individuals experiencing homelessness secure and maintain housing. Its core offering is the Path to Housing Program, which combines street outreach, essential needs (day shelter, showers, laundry, meals, mail), peer support, case management, the RISE employment program, and housing services. The organization also develops and operates permanent supportive housing through Compass on Washington for chronically homeless individuals.

Product overview

Horizon House is a nonprofit full-service day center in Indianapolis that provides integrated, comprehensive services to help individuals experiencing homelessness secure and maintain housing. The organization operates a unified Path to Housing Program consisting of multiple interconnected service modules including Street Outreach, Essential Needs, Peer Support, Case Management, Employment (RISE), and Housing Services. Additional offerings include donation programs (Create-A-Kit, wish lists), fundraising events (Hope is on the Horizon), and recurring giving societies (Lighting the Way Society, Guiding Light Society). The organization also develops permanent supportive housing through Compass on Washington. Services operate year-round with a focus on breaking the cycle of homelessness and empowering self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Path to Housing Program Integrated, comprehensive services program for individuals experiencing homelessness in Central Indiana that combines street outreach, essential needs, peer support, case management, employment, and housing services to help neighbors secure and maintain housing.
• Street Outreach Services Coordinated outreach service engaging individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Indianapolis and Marion County using multiple transportation modes to deliver supplies, perform health check-ups, and connect people with supportive services.
• Essential Needs Services Basic day-shelter and dignity services including restrooms, showers, laundry, clothing, meals, mail delivery, property storage, and other immediate necessities provided on-site at the Horizon House day center.
• Peer Support Services Support services delivered by peer specialists drawing on their own lived experiences to help neighbors navigate challenges related to mental health, physical health, or substance abuse in order to gain financial and housing stability.
• Case Management Services Comprehensive assessment and coordination services including intake assessments, Coordinated Entry System (CES) assessments, and referrals for shelter, housing, medical care, mental health care, legal, and vocational services.
• RISE Employment Program Reaching for Independence and Self Sufficiency through Employment - job-readiness training, internet-connected computer lab access, vocational case management, and weekly onsite hiring events that help neighbors achieve educational and employment goals.
• Housing Services Intensive case management for individuals and families in housing, helping develop individualized goal plans that address credit repair, medical coordination, benefit access, employment, and other stability factors to support housing retention.
• Compass on Washington Permanent supportive housing apartment building developed by Horizon House providing permanent housing to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 8,500 unique individuals across all programs in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Goodwill of Central & Southern IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Indianapolis-based nonprofits Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and Horizon House announced they have entered an agreement to merge. Both organizations share similar missions of helping people who face barriers to becoming economically self-sufficient. The merger positions them to grow and expand services offered, meeting neighbors where they are and providing hope and housing opportunities for more Hoosiers.
• Englewood Community Development Corporation (Englewood CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2025Horizon House was selected to participate in the 17th Indiana Supportive Housing Institute alongside Englewood CDC. The competitive four-month program provides technical assistance designed to accelerate affordable and supportive housing development. After completing the institute, Horizon House will be eligible to apply for additional funding with the goal of breaking ground on new housing projects in late 2026 or early 2027.
• Ascension St. VincentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAscension St. Vincent is listed as a partner organization supporting Horizon House's mission to end homelessness through collaborative community relationships.
• CaresourcemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaresource is a partner organization providing healthcare coordination and support services integration within Horizon House's comprehensive service model.
• AES IndianamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAES Indiana (electric utility company) is listed as a community partner supporting Horizon House's operations and services.
• Pacers Sports & EntertainmentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented Trivia Night Fundraiser event, demonstrating community partnership and event sponsorship to support Horizon House's fundraising efforts.
• Professional Blended Street Outreach Team (PBSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBSO is a collaborative consortium of 20 homeless service provider organizations. Horizon House's street outreach team works in conjunction with PBSO to support impactful street outreach work with effective communication/coordination efforts that maximize community resources and safeguard outreach capacity.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit addressing family homelessness through prevention, shelter, and stabilization programs. Comparable to Horizon House in mission emphasis on integrated services and housing outcomes, but Family Promise focuses specifically on families with children.
• Pine Street Inn: Boston-based nonprofit operating shelter, outreach, and permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Comparable integrated service model with multiple housing tiers and employment programming.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) San Diego: San Diego-based nonprofit providing outreach, housing, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Operates a Housing First model with permanent supportive housing developments similar in concept to Compass on Washington.
• Wheeler Mission: Indianapolis-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meal services, and recovery programs for individuals experiencing homelessness. Wheeler is the most direct local comparable, addressing many of the same population needs Horizon House serves.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy and advocacy organization that shapes federal funding and best-practice frameworks for the homeless-services sector. Horizon House's participation in Indiana Supportive Housing Institute aligns with NAEH's Housing First advocacy.
• Center for Homelessness Impact (Indianapolis): Indianapolis-area nonprofit focused on data, advocacy, and research to drive evidence-based homelessness interventions. Comparable ecosystem participant that informs the policy and funding environment Horizon House operates within.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana: Parent organization following the July 2025 merger; larger nonprofit focused on workforce development, with 75+ retail locations, 5,200 employees, and $295M in total assets. Provides the operational infrastructure and employment-program platform (RISE) that Horizon House now plugs into.
• Catholic Charities Indianapolis: Regional social services provider affiliated with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis offering emergency assistance, housing support, and case management. Overlaps with Horizon House on case management and housing placement but serves a broader client base.
• Salvation Army of Central Indiana: Regional arm of the national Salvation Army providing shelter, meal services, and social services in Indianapolis. Operates as a larger, broader-scoped incumbent with overlapping homeless-services capabilities.

Regional players

• Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention: Indianapolis-area nonprofit focused on homelessness prevention, advocacy, and coordination across Marion County. Operates the Youth & Family Peace Center and aligns with Horizon House on systems-level collaboration through the Professional Blended Street Outreach consortium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/horizonhousein
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnENlCWsfYoS12ZuDrd8EJw
• Facebookfacebook.com/horizonhouseindy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horizonhouseindy
• Instagraminstagram.com/horizonhouseindy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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