The nonprofit Neighborhood House has launched the $25 million fundraising campaign called Hope in Action to renovate its Wellstone building at 179 Robbie St. E. in St. Paul and help increase its service programs.
The Neighborhood House was founded in 1897 and helps low-income and immigrant families.
The campaign started five years ago after an increase in people who needed services, according to the Neighborhood House President Janet Garcia. Garcia was named president last year.
“I think it’s essential that Neighborhood House does not want to turn away people who need our support and the support they need is increasing and we want to step into that moment,” Garcia said. “We want to be there when our neighbors need us.”
Renovations at the Wellstone center, a 93,000 square foot building, will add a new library, a redesigned classroom, and a multipurpose room for youth programs.
About $10.5 million dollars will go to renovation, while the rest will be used to expand current programs, dealing with the increased cost of food, and more participants.
The campaign is currently at $22.6 million, according to a press release. Garcia said they hope to to meet their goal by the summer of 2026.
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