SVdP CARES, which stands for St. Vincent de Paul Cares, recently celebrated the completion of the third phase of its permanent supportive housing project, Ozanam Village III, according to a news release.
The completion of this phase brings the total number of units at the residential development to 99.
“These units will permanently house those that need a little extra care, including those with physical and mental disabilities, victims of domestic abuse, individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, or those who have aged out of foster care,” says the release, from Mary Burns, communications and donor relations manager for St. Vincent de Paul Cares.
The event, at 7770 Ozanam Way, in New Port Richey, was attended by dignitaries, including New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe; Pasco County Commissioner Christina Fitzpatrick; representatives from Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ offices; residents and community partners.
Project partners include the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, NDC Asset Management, Bradley Construction and Ability Housing.
The Most Rev. Bishop Gregory Parkes, who presides over the Diocese of St. Petersburg, provided a blessing during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
St. Vincent de Paul CARES is a nonprofit organization committed to end homelessness.
It uses this tag line to describe its mission: “Making Homelessness Rare. Brief. One-Time.”
Published June 09, 2021
