Aqua PA Donates $25K To Domestic Violence Safety Group

BRYN MAWR, PA — Efforts to build a new safe haven for victims of domestic abuse got a funding boost from Bryn Mawr's Essential Utilities and Aqua Pennsylvania.

The utility provides donated $25,000 to Laurel House’s campaign to build a new Safe Haven Center in Lansdale.

Laurel House, based in Norristown, advocates for and empowers people impacted by domestic violence by providing crisis intervention, safe haven, supportive programs, and resources.

For more than 40 years, Laurel House has offered hope and healing to women, men and children affected by domestic abuse.

The new Safe Haven Center is close to public transportation, job training programs, employment opportunities, and many other community resources.

Pictured above from left are Montgomery County Commissioners’ Vice Chair Ken Lawrence Jr.; Laurel House Senior Director Tina Quinci; State Representative Matt Bradford; Former Laurel House Board Co-President Dr. Colleen Lelli; Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin; Former Laurel House Co-President Mary Alfarano; Laurel House Director of Development Betsy Kilkenny; Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca; and Laurel House Assistant Director of Shelter and Housing Freda Cannon.