From PhillyBurbs.com (3/21/24):
One community’s fight for a neighborhood anchor can finally rest.
La Mott Community Center can expect revitalization thanks to about $3.8 million in federal grant money, finalized by lawmakers this month among statewide Community Project Funding. The Cheltenham Township fixture, over 12 miles from Center City, shares ground with what was once the largest federal training camp for Black troops in the American Civil War: Camp William Penn.
Rep. Madeleine Dean spearheaded the appropriation request last spring, seeking federal funds for center rehabilitation among $11.9 million in Community Project Funding secured for Berks and Montgomery Counties, according to her team.
“Our budget reflects our values — so it is especially meaningful when we can secure federal investments that directly improve our communities and the resources we can offer,” Dean said in a statement. “I’m always inspired by the organizations in our district who are on the ground, meeting the needs of our neighbors with innovation and compassion.”
