In the heart of the 2021 pandemic, when the world was already struggling with uncertainty, Kelly Klein faced an even greater personal challenge. As a young mother, she gave birth to her daughter, Telsa, who was born both deaf and blind.

For Kelly, motherhood was already a journey of learning, but with Telsa’s unique needs, it became a test of resilience, patience, and love. The resources she expected to rely on—support groups, therapy centers, and specialized schools—were all closed due to the pandemic. Suddenly, she was navigating a world where basic communication with her daughter was a daily struggle, and every milestone felt like an uphill battle.

The financial strain was overwhelming. Daily life costs were magnified, from specialized learning tools to adaptive home modifications, and Kelly found herself desperately searching for a way to create stability—not just for herself but for other parents facing the same crisis.

As she reached out to the deaf and blind community, one need became strikingly clear: housing stability and pre-qualified, modified homes were essential. Families like hers needed time to adjust, bond, and build a new normal without the constant stress of eviction notices, accessibility barriers, or financial ruin.

Thus, Horizon Haven Housing was born—a program designed to provide rent subsidies, accessible housing, and essential resources for families of deaf and blind children. By ensuring these families had a safe and accommodating place to live, Kelly’s vision became a lifeline for parents learning to navigate a world that wasn’t built for their children.

What started as one mother’s desperate search for stability has grown into a mission-driven organization, ensuring that no parent of a blind or deaf child has to walk this path alone.