The Bridge is a community development organization that exists to provide hope by rebuilding lives, restoring families and revitalizing our community. This is done through the Care & Counseling center, a transitional home for women, and a future job-skills training furniture shop. The Bridge would like a facility makeover that includes furniture and decor to provide a calming space for community members.
The Salvation Army Birmingham is working to complete the final stage of a facility improvement project to provide critical programs and services for at-risk families, children and senior citizens. Updates include structural and aesthetic repairs and updates, as well as upgrades to enhance security for this center in a high-crime neighborhood by providing new locks and a security system. The center is committed to maintaining a strong presence to provide a safe place for at-risk children and low-income senior citizens in the face of these challenges.
The Welcome Center is sectioning space in its building to create three therapy offices. So far, the framing, insulation, and drywall are complete. Funding for this project would allow the center to hang doors, extend the HVAC, prime and paint the walls, re-hang the drop ceiling, and apply and paint the trim. In addition, they will enclose one office for privacy.
United Way of Utah County is growing rapidly and needs additional areas for individuals and families to congregate during programming. A portion of the project will provide outdoor space and a portion of the project will improve indoor space, providing a comfortable space where parents can meet and connect with each other while children are participating in programs.
The Wakefield Foundation exists to preserve and restore the former Wakefield High School Building, built in 1919. The organization also preserves local history, provides educational opportunities, and offers programs and activities for the Wakefield community and surrounding areas. The Foundation's plan is to increase accessibility to its second-floor auditorium by adding a restroom to better serve people with disabilities and older patrons. The auditorium supports events such as performances, weddings , receptions, classes and community events and meetings.
Worcester Common Ground works to promote and develop permanent and sustainable improvement in underserved neighborhoods of Central Worcester through affordable housing, community activism and economic development. This project would add a community room for WCG's low-income neighbors of all ages, where they could host a birthday party for their children or have a safe space to go outside of their home. For children, this space will serve as an after-school hangout space or a place where kids can complete their homework or meet for group projects.