Governor LePage Donates $30,000 in Contingency Funds for Renovation of Parish House

Non-profit fto renovate home for adults with special needs 

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage has donated $30,000 from his contingency funds to support the renovation of a home for young adults with disabilities. Local Solutions, a Bar Harbor-based non-profit, now owns the home and is leading a fundraising campaign in order to refurbish the building. The Parish House will soon be home to six local young adults.

“It’s my pleasure to give to a community-based organization that is taking action to empower adults with special needs in the local area,” said Governor LePage. “I’m grateful for the Local Solutions board members and their dedication to helping adults get the support they need after graduation from high school, a time at which many or all children’s services end.”

The Parish House will provide services to guide their residents toward opportunities for employment and for social engagement through various activities and hobbies.

“We are thrilled to receive the Governor's endorsement with his generous donation to Local Solutions,” said Dee Karnofsky and Lee Haynes, founders of Local Solutions. “This will be a great help in furthering our efforts to create housing and support for adults with special needs in their own community where friends and family surround them.”

Community Housing of Maine (C.H.O.M.), a Portland-based non-profit that completes projects around the state, is partnering with Local Solutions to renovate the Parish House.

“The Parish House will provide a safe environment in which these adults will enjoy independence, the ability to care for themselves and for others,” said Governor LePage.