The Salvation Army of Marquette County will update its food pantry and kitchen areas and create a safe after-school center where youth can focus on schoolwork and community. With food insecurity and a lack of after school programming, this project will address two pressing issues for the community of Marquette.
Each year this Salvation Army location provides more than 18,250 nights of shelter and more than 54,750 meals to men and women seeking to overcome substance dependance and abuse. This project will completely remodel two bathrooms that are shared by all residents to transform the facility used by so many into a fresh space.
For 16 years the Friendship Center has provided safe shelter and supportive services to thousands of survivors, primarily women and children, fleeing domestic violence. To address wear and tear, the 13-room shelter will receive new flooring, interior painting, window coverings, and a converted garage to serve as a free store for clients.
The Enchanting Bookmobile will address the lack of access to children's books by delivering free books to lower socioeconomic neighborhoods in the Greater Richmond area. This project will transform a mini bus into a mobile library whose mission is to spread literature to children in need.
The Teamer Youth and Family Thrive hub acts as a hub for food distributions during the holidays in addition to providing health and human service priorities to the community. This project will renovate the interior and exterior of the education building, including energy-efficient doors and windows, painting, a new kitchen, and landscaping.
The Team Up Elementary Program Space will create a safe space for youth and caregivers to relax and find healing from depression and anxiety associated with trauma exposure. This project will include a positive message mural, a new outdoor space, and a dedicated space for teens who need to find peace in their day.
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store helps to address many challenges among the homeless. This renovation will address 26 years of deterioration and transform the space into a safe and dignified environment. This project will allow the store’s profits to fund services to those in need, from food and tents to rent assistance and car services.
The Ruth Peterson Senior Center supports many local seniors who live with severe income restraints. By renovating and updating the kitchen, the center will be able to restore food service and help alleviate many residents’ struggle to find enough nutritious food to eat.
The NextStep Recycling Warehouse is a hub for providing educational opportunities to at risk groups with a focus on donated computer and household electronics. The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will upgrade their space with light construction and new furnishings, and also add a handicap restroom.
The New Paltz Youth Program offers year-round educational, recreational and social opportunities for New Paltz Middle School and High School students. Their 100-year-old building will receive new flooring, a new roof, a shed and gazebo with the Lowe’s Hometowns grant.