On May 22nd, we officially signed the closing documents on Bert’s Place.

Bert’s Place will provide 12 recovery-friendly affordable housing units for families right here in our community. This project was made possible through a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.

This project means more to us than words can express. It is an investment in families, recovery, stability, prevention, and long-term community strength.

At Calhoun FRN FSC, we know strong communities begin with safe housing and supportive environments. Bert’s Place will help families build stability, support recovery journeys, increase self-sufficiency, and create opportunities for children and parents to thrive together. This project also helps sustain and grow the work of our organization so we can continue expanding services that strengthen families across our community.

This project is deeply personal to me. I began the process to purchase this building four years ago. Bert Lamp was part of the original committee and believed wholeheartedly in this vision. She once told me, “I want to be the house manager and help mentor those struggling and help them thrive while living here.”

Before we could finalize the project, Bert passed away. We chose to name this project in her honor because her heart for helping others is woven into every part of this vision.

To some, this may look like another rental property. But when I look at this building, I see something much bigger.

I see resilience.

I see recovery.

I see families thriving.

I see children growing up in stable homes.

I see survivors of domestic violence finding safety.

I see 12 families living in a drug-free environment filled with support and encouragement.

Most of all… I see hope.

We estimate this project will be completed and fully occupied by January 1, 2028!!! We will celebrate and document in the process (so stay tuned)