Welcome to HorizonOutreach.org
Horizon Outreach is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization founded by a United States Air Force Veteran in February 2010 for the charitable purpose of preventing and ending homelessness among military veterans/non-veterans and their families. As a veteran-owned organization we know firsthand the challenges faced by military veterans.
Horizon Outreach works collaboratively with other community organizations to provide services that assist us in achieving our mission of “Giving Everyone A New Start”.
Our programs decrease the effects of challenging life situations on the family by providing key resources that: increase self-sufficiency, employability in career positions; access to permanent affordable housing and overall stability of the family unit.
Statistics
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Over 40,000 military veterans have recently returned home from the Iraqi/Afghanistan War. Many of these veterans will return home with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or other service-connected disabilities. These Hero’s who honorably served our country and sacrificed their lives for ours are at risk of becoming homeless. Many military veterans from previous wars such as the Vietnam or Gulf War are in need of employment and permanent housing.
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In 2010, there were over 13,852 Individuals (includes 3,000 military veterans who served our country and families) who are homeless in Houston. Also, there was a 25% increase in the number of children who are experiencing homelessness.
