The $1.6 million refuge for homeless young women is not weeks nor months, but five years in the making.
"To make it to this point and see all the people who are arriving to help set it up, it's an incredible feeling," said executive director Melody Rose.In March 2021,Not only was the building falling apart, so were fundraising plans for a new shelter.onetime Harbour executive director Kris Salyards said last June.Non-profit partner Designs for Dignity coordinated $140,000 worth of donated furniture and materials, along with hundreds of hours of pro bono design services.
"You'll see splashes of color, comfortable furniture. Everything was done with purpose and to make these young women feel like they've got a place to call home," Designs for Dignity CEO Jennifer Sobecki said.And perhaps most important piece: capacity increases from 8 to 10. The youth are excited to take the tour, to be here, to be sheltered and feel safe, and I feel like it's gonna be great," said residential supervisor Cedrica Fails.
Demolition awaits the old shelter. In its place, they'll build a beautiful garden for anybody staying at the new Harbour House. Donations are still needed for the new shelter, because construction went $300,000 over budget. Organizers blame the rising costs associated with supply chain issues.
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