When Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc. (TROSA) sought out various building materials for their newest housing project, Pegasus Associates Lighting offered to provide recessed lighting for the house’s four bathrooms.  The donation of eighteen recessed shower trims and housings, a $600 value, helped TROSA put a three-week estimated completion date on refurbishment.

The “Elizabeth Street House” in Durham, NC will house 17 residents in the substance abuse recovery program.  Greg Fenn, In-Kind Donations Manager at TROSA, said that restoring the building has been a long and difficult process.  The original house was built in the 1920’s. 

The donated lighting products for the house’s bathrooms will help contractors get that much closer to finishing refurbishments so residents can move in.  “It’s something a lot of people take for granted, but we don’t,” said Fenn.  “Every little bit helps.”

TROSA is a two-year, comprehensive residential substance abuse recovery program.  All care, housing, food and clothing is provided to its 375 residents free of charge.  Founded in 1994, its innovative therapeutic and entrepreneurial approach is respected in the substance abuse recovery community.  TROSA “Each One, Teach One” Motto encourages residents to collaborate and share valuable vocational skills.  

TROSA is currently undertaking a major expansion of its campus to provide additional apartment buildings, town homes, and single-family homes for the program.  For more information about TROSA or the Elizabeth Street House, visit www.trosainc.org. 

About Pegasus Associates Lighting
Founded in 1993, Pegasus Associates Lighting is a lighting distributor with a strong Internet presence selling “unique lighting products for your special needs.”  The company, based near Pittsburgh in Beaver Falls, PA, with another office location in Raleigh, NC, attracts both individual and corporate shoppers who value a learning experience in lighting, competitive pricing, and an easy-to-use, intuitive website.  For more information, visit www.PegasusAssociates.com.