Additional Interview Spaces in Social Services

Because of limited space, we often reach capacity early in the morning and must ask clients—many in urgent need—to return the following day. With an expanded Social Services Department that includes more private settings and additional secure interview rooms, we could significantly increase the number of individuals and families we serve each day. These dedicated spaces would not only ensure interviewer safety and confidentiality but also allow more people to receive the timely, compassionate support they need during moments of crisis.

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Children’s Space

We are seeking to build a dedicated, child-friendly play space within our facility. This area would offer a safe, engaging environment for children while their parents or guardians participate in sensitive interviews and assessments. Often, these conversations involve the disclosure of deeply personal challenges, including instances of domestic violence or abuse. Having children present during these discussions not only places emotional strain on the parent but can also unintentionally expose the child to distressing information.

A separate, comforting play area would allow parents to speak openly and honestly with our staff, ensuring they receive the appropriate services and referrals—while giving children a sense of safety, normalcy, and care during a difficult time

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Food Pantry

Access to nutritious food is a basic human right—yet every day, families in our community go hungry. Our food pantry has long been a beacon of hope, ensuring that no one faces food insecurity alone. However, the growing demand has outpaced our current capacity. To continue serving with dignity, efficiency, and equity, we must expand and improve our facility to be equipped with the following:
 

Expanded refrigeration and freezer space to safely store a greater quantity and variety of fresh, perishable foods.
 

Increased shelving and dry storage to hold more non-perishable staples and emergency supplies.

Improved loading and sorting areas to streamline donation intake and volunteer operations.

A welcoming, accessible client-choice shopping area that promotes dignity and personal agency in food selection.

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Donation Center

Our current donation and fulfillment spaces are under significant strain due to the increasing volume and variety of items we receive. The facility also lacks consistent temperature control. To manage the steady flow of donations and fulfillments, doors are frequently opened throughout the day. As a result, the indoor environment becomes uncomfortable during extreme weather—cold in the winter and hot in the summer—affecting both volunteers and staff.
Despite our team's best efforts to maintain an organized and functional workspace, the current layout is stretched to its limits. 

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A new and improved donation center would not only address these operational challenges— it would allow us to significantly expand our ability to distribute donations with meaning. Every item we receive is more than just a donation—it is a symbol of care and hope for someone going through a difficult time. With expanded, climate-controlled space and a layout designed for efficiency, we would be able to intake and process more essential goods like food, clothing, hygiene items, and household supplies. This means more families will have their pantries replenished, their children clothed, and their homes warmed with dignity and compassion. We don’t want to turn away donations that could serve families who are relocating due to domestic violence, house fires, or other crises. A new facility ensures we can say “yes” more often—turning generosity into tangible support when it’s needed most.

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Parking

As our crisis center continues to grow in response to the increasing needs of our community, we face a critical challenge that directly impacts our ability to serve those in crisis effectively: a lack of adequate parking and traffic flow management.Expanding our parking area will improve traffic flow, reduce waiting times, and create better access for both clients seeking urgent support and shoppers at our thrift store, which helps fund our programs. With more space, we can enhance safety, encourage more donations, and streamline our operations, allowing staff to focus on delivering critical services.

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Administrative Offices

Behind every impactful nonprofit is a strong administrative backbone. With only four private offices available to a leadership team of nine, we face significant barriers that hinder our effectiveness and potential. While our programs serve the community on the front lines, our administrative offices are where strategy is shaped, partnerships are formed, and essential support functions take place. To sustain and grow our mission, we seek support for additional office spaces that balance privacy, security, and collaboration — vital components for operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

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