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Council approves $20,000 opioid-settlement grant to Serenity House transitional program
Summary
Peru City Council voted to award $20,000 in restricted opioid settlement funds to Serenity House to support operations, resident support and facility safety for an 11‑bed women's recovery home.
Stephanie Gman, project manager for Serenity House Transitional Living Home, asked the council for $20,000 from the city's restricted opioid‑settlement funds to cover urgent operational needs, rental assistance for new residents, transportation and safety improvements.
Gman described Serenity House as a trauma‑informed, sober living program for women recovering from substance use disorder; the home serves up to 11 residents and offers case management and re‑integration supports. She presented a budget allocating the $20,000 roughly as $8,000 for operational support (utilities, facility operations, case management and program supplies) with the remainder for resident support, transportation and safety upgrades.
Councilmembers said the request fit the allowable uses for the restricted settlement fund and moved to approve. By roll call the council approved the $20,000 allocation.
Why it matters: the funding directly supports a local nonprofit providing transitional housing and services for women in recovery, addressing gaps in local support and reducing strain on emergency and justice systems.
Next steps: the city will disburse funds from the restricted account for the uses described in the submitted budget and track reporting per fund rules.
