Goodwill, Horizon House Merge to Boost Homeless Services
INDIANAPOLIS – Two non-profit organizations, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and Horizon House, have officially merged their operations in a strategic move to significantly expand services for Hoosiers experiencing homelessness.
This aims to create a more comprehensive and impactful approach to addressing the growing needs of the community. For nearly four decades, Horizon House has been a vital resource, providing integrated services to help individuals secure and maintain permanent housing.
Their offerings include essential day shelter services like restrooms, showers, laundry, and mail delivery, alongside long-term support for personal and professional stability. Goodwill, with its almost 100-year history, brings a broad range of employment, education, and health services focused on economic self-sufficiency.
“We are extremely excited to join forces with Horizon House to help scale the amazing work that has been done for almost four decades here in Indianapolis,” said Kent Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. “The need for housing, day services and permanent supportive housing continues to grow for many in Indianapolis. This blending of our resources positions us well to proactively address these issues.”
The merger is expected to streamline resources and foster innovative solutions to create more housing options. To ensure the continuity of Horizon House’s mission and its trusted relationships, Lillian Herbers-Kelly has been appointed as the new Senior Director of Horizon House. Herbers-Kelly has served as Horizon House’s Director of Housing since 2018, bringing extensive experience in managing permanent supportive housing programs.
“Horizon House has always been a place where people experiencing homelessness can find help, hope, and dignity,” said Sherry Seiwert, Horizon House board chair. “This merger with Goodwill allows us to keep that promise — and grow it — so we can serve even more neighbors in need.”
While specific new initiatives are still in development, the core objective of this new partnership remains clear: to help more people transition off the streets and into stable, supportive housing.
