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Libertae House In Bensalem Gets A Fix-Up
Carpenters worked to reframe the house, which treats women with opioid and other drug addictions, and build new rooms for occupants.
BENSALEM, PA — With the help of some volunteers, a Bucks County home helping women with drug addictions has been all fixed up.
In April, about 15-20 carpenters from Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters (KMLRC) Local 167 helped refurbish Libertae House in Bensalem. The facility is dedicated to the housing, treatment and support of women who struggle with substance abuse and addiction.
"We are beyond grateful for the tireless support and skilled craftsmanship of the KMLRC carpenters on our facility," said Libertae CEO Nancy Wolf. "Approximately 98 percent of the women we serve in 35 counties in Pennsylvania suffer with addiction with some form of opiates. Without the council’s efforts, rebuilding this crucial facility to help provide pragmatic solutions for women who struggle with substance abuse would not have been possible."
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KMLRC carpenters began working on the deteriorating building in January. They started by removing walls that were riddled with mold and water damage and eventually reframed the building and put up new drywall. They also added on new spaces that will be used as extra bedrooms for occupants.
The project was funded with the help of a $50,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation which helped buy construction materials and supplement labor costs.
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On Friday, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and state Rep. Gene DiGirolamo were on hand at Liberetae House to celebrate the work.
"Facilities like the Libertae House are imperative institutions for providing relief for women and children in and around Bucks County," said DiGirolamo. "Since I have been in office, I have been a strong advocate for the important work they do everyday to help women suffering from addiction get their lives back on track."
Libertae House, Inc. has been providing in-home and outpatient care for women struggling with addiction since 1973. The nonprofit provides individualized treatment to nearly 200 women a year.
Photo courtesy Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters
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