HHF has designed a innovative pilot program for its rural projects.
In partnership with One-Economy, HHF is offering broadband internet
access and computers to its residents. This program will use technology
as a digital connector to connect residents to the community and
give them access to information and education. Our customized
home page will provide residents with links to education, employment,
community events, financial information and many other services
that give individuals the tools to shape their future.
Horizon Housing Foundation has completed the
first successful year of this program. After 6 months in the program,
the initial 46 participants experienced a collective 15% annual
income increase, resulting in a 20% decrease in subsidized rental
assistance. At the end of one full year of participation, there
was an increase of $32,000 (21%) in working income amongst participants
in the program. 20% of residents completed higher education coursework,
90% of them being single moms. 75% of children increased their
grades or maintained them and 50% of them participated in outside
educational activities with the technology program. Additionally
75% of senior residents reported better quality of life: increased
communication with family, more knowledge of prescription medications
and medical issues, more connection with the community and the
world, and more convenient ways to monitor finances and social
security. In the month of July, users transferred approximately
226.78 GB of data.
Quarterly
HHF sends educational bulletins to over 2000 residents
of affordable housing each quarter. These bulletins offer accurate,
up to date information on various topics that affect our residents.
Quarterly education services are also offered, such as budgeting
and financial literacy, personal health and safety, and any other
topic that is relevant to a particular development.
Continuing
Programs
Horizon is alway striving to give residents the tools maintain
quality of life. Therefore, HHF coordinates a variety of continuing
education programs tailored for each development.
Some of our programs & sponsors are:
