CYFS's new home at 1000 E. High Street is served by two city bus lines, within easy walking distance of downtown. It is fully handicapped accessible, with ample parking on-site.Currently only the administrative offices, VOCA and RESP programs are located here. CYFS has been presented with an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a new building. The acquisition of this much larger space will allow us to realize several innovations that will greatly benefit the more than 3,500 kids and families we serve. After learning of our need for more space to accommodate our growth, local philanthropists, Jim and Becky Craig, purchased this wonderful building which offers nearly twice the space of our Jefferson St. location. The Craigs have made a sizeable lead gift, and are leasing the building to us rent-free for three years while we raise the money to purchase the building ourselves. Renovations to the upper level were completed during the summer of 2009 and CYFS' administrative offices, VOCA and RESP programs are now located there. Renovations to the lower level will begin in December,2009.
Capital Campaign Underway In 2008, the CYFS Board of Directors launched a three-year $2 million capital campaign to purchase the new building. To date, we have received pledges, donations, and grants totaling $1,301,435. This represents 65% of our goal and includes 100% CYFS board participation and a $300,000 challenge grant from the Perry Foundation, which we will receive provided we raise an additional $698,565 by December 1, 2010. As we enter the “Leading to the End” phase, we need your support!
