$4M Grant Secured For New Bristol Twp. Senior Center

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA —A new senior center is coming to the township.

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) has secured a $4 million Community Project Funding (CPF) grant to establish a new, state-of-the-art senior center.

The new facility will provide a safe, healthy environment where senior citizens can access professional services and engage in enriching activities and programming.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a new, safer, and expanded center has become urgent. The new infrastructure will not only offer critical pandemic prevention and response measures, such as expanded rooms for social distancing but will include new outdoor gathering spaces, ensuring that seniors have safe, flexible options to connect and thrive.

“One of the last few pieces of the township infrastructure that needed to be upgraded is the Senior Center,” Bristol Township Council President Craig Bowen said. “I want to thank Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick for all his support to help make our Township a great place to live, work and play.”

The CPF grant was introduced by Fitzpatrick into the FY2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act as a part of the Community Project Funding program—an initiative that allows Members of Congress to target federal funds towards projects and programs within their congressional districts that will address the most significant needs facing the communities they represent.

Through the Community Project Funding Request process for the 118th Congress, which was included in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, Fitzpatrick successfully secured more than $27.5 million in funding for 14 transformative community projects that will directly benefit First District constituents.

Additionally, Fitzpatrick secured over $19 million in CPF Funding for 13 projects FY23 and over $6.6 million in CPF funding for 10 projects in FY22.

“Our seniors are the heartbeat of our community, and from the moment I entered Congress, I vowed to be their unwavering advocate and champion. Securing $4 million for this state-of-the-art facility was a fight I was proud to lead, knowing how much it will empower our seniors, enrich their lives, and provide them with the resources, care, support, and opportunities they deserve. As this exciting project progresses, I look forward to supporting the Bristol Township team and continuing to bring transformative change and real results for our seniors and our entire PA-1 community,” Fitzpatrick said.