Horizon House is celebrating The Greatest Spectacle in Racing with the “Undy 500,” a donation drive for new undergarments.
As Indianapolis prepares for the Indy 500 this month, Horizon House — a nonprofit, full-service agency for homelessness — is celebrating by giving back. The agency is in constant need of underwear to support those experiencing homelessness. Throughout May, Horizon House is accepting donations of new undergarments and other items.
“Undergarments are in high demand for our neighbors experiencing homelessness,” Liz Boskovich, Senior Advancement Officer, said in a statement. “Because of this demand, it is almost impossible to have too much. When our neighbors make a request for underwear, we don’t want to turn them away. We sometimes take for granted these everyday essentials. The need is great, and we aim each day to serve our most vulnerable with dignity, respect and the basics of necessities.”
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As a full-service agency, Horizon House works to support homeless neighbors throughout Central Indiana to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. The nonprofit connects homeless neighbors with integrated, comprehensive services to provide help and housing opportunities, according to a press release. Horizon House also provides a safe place and basic services for the Indianapolis homeless community, serving them “with dignity and respect as they take steps toward a more stable life,” according to the press release.
The designated “pit-stop” for “Undy 500” donations is Horizon House, 1-33 E. Washington St. Those who wish to donate online can visit Horizon House’s wishlist. For more information, visit horizonhouse.cc.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
