Lower Bucks Today

Langhorne, PA – Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced the securing of a $2.9 million Community Project Funding (CPF) grant for the Family Service Association of Bucks County. This funding, introduced by Fitzpatrick as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, is a component of the Community Project Funding program, which enables Members of Congress to direct federal resources toward projects and programs within their districts that address critical community needs.

Through the Community Project Funding Request process for the 118th Congress, included in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, Fitzpatrick secured more than $27.5 million in funding for 14 community projects benefiting First District constituents. Additionally, he secured over $19 million in CPF funding for 13 projects in FY23 and over $6.6 million for 10 projects in FY22.

The Family Service Association of Bucks County will use this funding for constructing a new emergency homeless shelter building adjacent to their current shelter and renovating their existing shelter. One story of the shelter expansion will be dedicated to programming including on-site mental health treatment, substance use treatment, Housing-First case management, nursing, and wellness. This project aims to double the shelter's capacity and reduce waitlist barriers.

“As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, I am actively working to find solutions for two of the most pressing issues in our community and across the nation—mental health and addiction—two issues both deeply intertwined with homelessness. This $2.9 million funding for the Family Service Association of Bucks County is a critical step forward in that effort. By expanding their shelter and enhancing life-changing services, we are ensuring that every individual struggling in our community has access to the comprehensive care, support, and resources they need to begin rebuilding their lives and achieve lasting stability with dignity and support. I am grateful for the dedication of FSABC and look forward to continuing to work alongside them in our shared mission to better our community,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1).

“Family Service is honored and grateful to have been awarded the CPF grant supporting an expansion of our Emergency Homeless Shelter in Levittown. The homelessness crisis is Bucks County is not often publicized, but it nevertheless exists, and continues to worsen. Our Shelter provides temporary housing for nearly 400 of our neighbors in need each year, the majority of whom are families and nearly half of whom are children. Sadly there is still a waiting list for admission. This funding will support our plan to double capacity at the Shelter, create privacy for our families with children and increase access to community resources and services that are intended to make homelessness rare and brief. Essentially, we ultimately envision a complete campus that will combat homelessness at every level,” said Julie Dees, Family Service Association of Bucks County CEO.

Since 1953, the Family Service Association of Bucks County has worked to improve individuals' lives by providing essential services such as mental health support, substance abuse treatment, housing assistance, and family support programs. Serving approximately 50,000 residents annually, FSABC remains committed to fostering resilience and promoting well-being within Bucks County.

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