New $7 million facility developed with Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless provides safe temporary housing and support services for families in need.
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Acella Construction Corporation has completed construction of a new Emergency Assistance Shelter Program for the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, delivering a 26-family shelter designed to provide safe, temporary housing and critical support services for families experiencing homelessness.
The $7 million project, located at 54 Industrial Park Road in Plymouth, involved the transformation of a vacant industrial park office building into a fully renovated 11,230-square-foot residential and support facility.
The new shelter includes 26 bedrooms, along with a kitchen, dining spaces, laundry facilities, meeting rooms, and reception areas designed to support both residents and program staff.
Extensive Renovation and Construction Work
Serving as the project’s general contractor, Acella oversaw extensive renovations and upgrades to convert the former office building into a modern shelter facility.
The work included selective demolition, site improvements, new concrete foundations, masonry, structural steel installation, and full rough and finish carpentry. The building envelope was rebuilt with new insulation, siding, roofing, windows, doors, storefront systems, and glazing.
Inside, the project team completed a full interior buildout that included drywall, flooring, painting, millwork, and specialized furnishings. The facility also received new plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, fire protection infrastructure, and a backup generator, ensuring the building meets current safety and operational standards.
A passenger elevator manufactured by KONE was installed as part of the modernization, resulting in a fully code-compliant facility.
The construction team completed the project in 46 weeks, with architectural design provided by R2 Architects of Plymouth.
Supporting Families in Need
The shelter officially opened February 12, providing families with temporary housing and comprehensive support services aimed at helping them transition toward stable living situations.
In addition to housing, the program offers case management services, school enrollment assistance, coordinated social services, childcare resources, and children’s programming.
Suzanne R. Giovanetti, CEO of the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, praised the partnership behind the project.
“We could not have been more happy partnering with the team at Acella,” Giovanetti said. “Their professionalism, flexibility, and continued communication, combined with their quality construction practices, helped to make this dream of ours become a reality that will help so many.”
For Acella, the project represented an opportunity to contribute to an initiative with a direct community impact.
“Being part of a project that directly supports families in need was deeply meaningful to our team,” said Ryan LaVangie, vice president of sales and marketing at Acella Construction Corporation. “The Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless does extraordinary work and we’re proud to deliver a safe, welcoming facility that meets the highest standards of quality and care.”
The new shelter is expected to serve as a critical resource for families across the Plymouth region, offering both immediate housing and access to services designed to help families regain stability.
