[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 56 (Monday, April 7, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S2193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              PROJECT HOME

 Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I wish to recognize Project HOME on 
the occasion of their 25th anniversary. Founded in Philadelphia, PA, 
Project HOME is a national leader in combating homelessness and 
providing life-saving services to countless individuals. Project HOME 
has a mission that not only includes providing shelter to those in 
need, but also helping to break the cycle of chronic homelessness by 
examining the root causes.
  Project HOME was co-founded in 1989 by Sister Mary Scullion and Joan 
Dawson McConnon. Their first shelter, the Mother Katherine Drexel 
Residence for chronically homeless men, was established shortly 
thereafter. Then, in the summer of 1990, Project HOME opened its first 
transitional house, the Diamond Street Residence, which provided a safe 
environment for up to 12 men.
  Over the last 25 years Project HOME has grown dramatically, providing 
the care and support that is necessary to combat Philadelphia's battle 
with homelessness. The strong leadership of Sister Mary Scullion and 
Joan Dawson McConnon has allowed Project HOME to expand from a single 
winter shelter into an organization with 535 units of affordable 
housing.
  The vision of Project HOME is simple: none of us are home until all 
of us are home. Sister Mary and Joan, along with their dedicated staff, 
strive to make this vision a reality every day. Project HOME has 
empowered countless individuals in Philadelphia to realize their full 
potential. Their commitment to promoting compassion and a community 
spirit has benefited the City of Philadelphia and served as a model 
within the Commonwealth and across the country. It is a privilege and 
an honor to recognize Project HOME for its tremendous work as they 
celebrate 25 years of activism and advocacy.

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