Daily News | A new shelter for people experiencing homelessness opens in Upper Darby
Like a new homeowner, Stephanie Sena grinned delightedly at the renovations being made in the Upper Darby building she’s converting into a homeless shelter.
Throughout the new year, work will be continuing at the site, which will ultimately be able to house at least 30 men and women. Wheelchair users as well as some individuals with pets will be welcome; both cohorts that have traditionally found it difficult to find shelter. “This shelter is needed because we’ve seen the number of people living homeless in Upper Darby increase in the last year,” said Paulann Sabatino, a partner at Recovery Without Barriers, which will also have representatives at the shelter helping guests with addiction. Her Upper Darby organization finds beds for people in drug treatment centers. It also feeds those experiencing homelessness every week at the 69th Street Transportation Center, a hub for those living unhoused.
Hafiz Tunis, a member of the Upper Darby Township council, said that a remarkable aspect of Sena’s work is that very few people have voiced opposition to the shelter. Sena said that she’s been driven for years by the “massive need” to aid those experiencing homelessness. While Sena and Tars believe homelessness is on the rise, COVID-19 has complicated any census-taking throughout the United States.
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