Ann's Heart Of Phoenixville Gets Crucial $1 Million Federal Grant

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — One of Phoenixville's most important nonprofit organizations has received a huge grant that will allow them to purchase and renovate their existing downtown campus.

Ann's Heart, which provides numerous critical services including shelter, housing case management, and food programs to vulnerable populations, has received nearly $1 million from the recent federal Community Project Funding passed through U.S. Congress.

"This vital funding will not only secure a permanent home for Ann’s Heart but also for multiple other nonprofits dedicated to serving parts of Chester and Montgomery Counties,” Kristen McGee, executive director of Ann’s Heart, said in a statement. "With this invaluable support, Ann’s Heart has been able to secure the purchase of the campus we have diligently worked to restore."

The $977,573 grant gave the nonprofit the necessary capital to purchase the 35 Hall Street building which they have been renting for years. The nonprofit needed some $3.5 million to fully execute the renovations to the property, which they believe they now have.

"This ensures the establishment and enduring presence of a non-profit hub dedicated to delivering critical human services in our region," McGee added. "Through this welcoming space, we are committed to continuing our fight against housing and food insecurity, supporting mental and behavioral health, and combating the isolation of our most vulnerable community members."

McGee said that both U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey were crucial in helping pass the legislation and get the funds to Ann's Heart.

Renovations will be ongoing for some time, but will start with ADA compliance, the nonprofit said. They'll be adding ramps and lifts, new restrooms, and proper signage throughout their property.

Once they expand their physical space, they hope to use it to house other local nonprofit partners, making their facility a more dynamic space to resolve multiple needs.