Gaudenzia Foundation, Inc

Community Project Funding/congressionally Directed Spending - Construction - David Slinger, Dslinger@gaudenzia.org 610.860.2059 Gaudenzia Fresh Start Is Located at 604 West 10TH Street, Wilmington in a 90 Years Old Building. It Seeks Funding to Replace Exterior Windows, Replace Worn Out Flooring, Upgrade Hvac, Renovate the Basement to Create Usable Space, and Enhance Outside Area Safety and Security. Services Provided Include Three Levels of Withdrawal Management, and Residential Treatment With a Capacity of 44 Beds. Our Clients Are Adults With Varying Treatment Needs Including Withdrawal Management, Short-term And/or Long-term Residential Treatment From All Delaware Counties. Many Are Dually-diagnosed With Co-occurring Disorders. When They Arrive, They Are Broken, Typically Homeless and Jobless, Possibly Court-appointed, Without Hope, and Ready to Try a Different Way of Life. Substance Abuse Affects and Costs the Individual, Family, and Community in Significant, Measurable Ways Including Loss of Productivity and Employability; Impairment in Physical and Mental Health; Reduced Quality of Life; Increased Crime; Increased Violence; Abuse and Neglect of Children; and Dependence on Non-familial Support Systems for Survival. Gaudenzia Provides Individual and Group Counseling, Ged Support, Educational and Vocational Planning and Referral, Aa/na Meetings, Spiritual Support, Medical and Legal Referral, Family Support and Education, Housing Referral and Aftercare Services to the Clients. Success Begins When an Individual Stops Abusing Drugs and Alcohol and Heightens When the Individual Moves on to a Healthy and Productive Life. Upon Completion of Gaudenzia’s Programs, Clients Have Created a Support System With Peers, Aa/na Meeting Members, and Family Members. They Have a Plan to Follow Created by Them in Consultation With Their Counselor That Includes Personal, Vocational, and Housing Goals With Plans to Accomplish Them Over Varying Lengths of Time. These Renovations and Upgrades to Gaudenzia Fresh Start’s Interior, Exterio R, and Outdoor Areas Will Provide the Appropriate Environment to Facilitate the Clients’ Recovery Journey. This Is Crucial as They Deal With Difficult Issues, Learn Tools for Recovery, and Begin Healing. a Comfortable, Safe, Secure Environment Assures the Client That the Organization Cares for Them. This Is Important Because Many of Them Were Marginalized, Abused, or Mistreated at Some Point in Their Journey Prior to Entering Treatment. a Well-kept Environment Helps Them Regain a Sense of Self-worth. Adequately Insulated Windows and Properly Functioning Hvac Are Essential to a Comfortable Environment. Appropriate Temperatures Enable Clients to Focus on Their Recovery Instead of Their Immediate Discomfort. the Basement Is Currently Unusable Space. With Flooring Replacement and Fresh Paint, It Will Allow for Office Space and Storage Area Usage. the Outdoor Recreational Area Is Important to Clients’ Well-being as Well. There Are Areas With Missing Fencing and Some Fencing Has Short-term and Unattractive Repairs. Because This Program Is the Client’s Residence for a Period of Time, an Outdoor Area That Is Safe and Secure Is Needed for Recreation and Relaxation. the Retaining Wall at the Front of the Building Is Breaking Down and in Need of Pointing and Repairs to Ensure Longevity and Safety. the Railings of the Staircase Leading Into the Main Entrance Are in Poor Condition and Need Replacement for Individuals’ Safety. Gaudenzia’s Impact on the Community Is a Reduction in Crime, Homelessness, and Burden on the Judicial System. Gaudenzia Fresh Start's Alumni Are Chefs, Law Clerks, Contractors, Sales People, Social Workers, Auto Mechanics, Homeowners, Business Owners, Spouses, Parents, Children, and Trustworthy Friends. Providing a Safe, Clean and Comfortable Environment for Those Receiving Services at Fresh Start Allows These Individuals the Best Opportunity to Become Accountable, Responsible Members of Society,