Rich-Mar Rotary members performed much-needed work at Penney House, a home in Butler operated by The Lighthouse that helps homeless men get back on their feet.

The men trying to change their lives at Penney House in Butler can now do so in a much-improved environment.

About 15 Rich-Mar Rotary members spent Saturday and part of Sunday painting, laying flooring and replacing ceilings at Penney House on East Brady Street, which is operated by The Lighthouse.

The Lighthouse offers men who are down on their luck a year to 18 months of free accommodation at Penney House as they find a job and get on their feet before transitioning to their own housing.

Dan Goss, president of Rich-Mar Rotary, said the home was dated and in need of some renovations.

He explained how the Rotary crew removed old furniture and tore up old carpeting before priming and painting the kitchen, living and dining rooms, placing new laminate flooring in the living and dining rooms, and installing suspended ceiling tiles in all three rooms.

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