West Chester, PA (February 11, 2025) – Safe Harbor of Chester County will soon renovate its bathroom and shower facilities, thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta.
The $50,000 grant, which comes through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Initiative, will support repairs and upgrades to the emergency homeless shelter’s men’s bathroom and shower facilities to increase accessibility, enhance privacy, and provide a more comfortable environment for residents.
“Safe Harbor is a important community asset and this investment will help ensure it can continue to provide facilities that promote the health, wellness, and dignity of every person,” Comitta said. “I want to thank the staff, supporters, and volunteers at Safe Harbor for furthering the non-profit organization’s mission to provide emergency housing, food, support services, and hope to people in our community.”
The project calls for removing outdated fixtures, upgrading to ADA-compliant sinks and partitions, enhancing ventilation, installing new flooring, and ensuring the facility adheres to current sanitary safety, health, and hygiene standards.
“We deeply appreciate this support, as it represents a crucial investment in the well-being of those we serve. Safe Harbor is committed to providing a safe and dignified environment, and these renovations will significantly enhance the daily lives of our residents,” said Ruby Abouraya, Safe Harbor’s Senior Director of Finance and Growth.
For 30 years, Safe Harbor has been providing vital support services to help adults experiencing homelessness gain self-esteem, access stable housing, achieve independence, pursue job and career advancement, and lead overall happy, healthy, and productive lives.
Comitta has a strong record of supporting and securing investments in Safe Harbor and other non-profit organizations working to prevent homelessness, address housing insecurity, and helping people in need.
In November, she announced federal funding to provide 20 laptops to support financial and computer literacy training programs at Safe Harbor. Earlier this year, she announced state funding to support 150 Safe Harbor residents annually with individualized plans connecting them to healthcare, job training, and housing resources.
For more information on Safe Harbor of Chester County and how you can help, visit safeharborofcc.org
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