the non-profit center enid, oklahoma redeveloping an empty department store (circa 1949) to create a...
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The Non-profit CenterEnid, Oklahoma
Redeveloping an Empty Department Store (Circa 1949) to Create a Place Where Nonprofits Can Grow.
Timeline- Architect’s feasibility study and engineering
inspections- November, 2007 Purchased in January, 2008 Began capital campaign to raise $2.5 million
for renovation, December, 2008 Applied for Brownfields funding October,
2009, awarded October, 2010 Asbestos removal is complete, lead based
paint removal is nearly complete and full renovation is underway.
Redeveloping a large empty building on the square in downtown Enid, Oklahoma
Multiple services in one easy to access, highly visible location
More services through reduced cost of operation
Less duplication of services due to collaboration
Investment in the future – A center for early childhood development
Parents will have access to: Experts, resources, parent meetings and playgroups.
Childcare providers will have access to: Training to improve the quality of childcare, toy lending library, equipment (copier, laminator).
The community will benefit from: Mobilization efforts, ongoing information about early childhood development, healthier children, stronger adults.
Growth Opportunity
Unknown innovations Synergy between programs Support for downtown redevelopment Ability to attract new funding sources
– Because of collaborative concept– Because of increased visibility– Because of increased impact
Ability to say “yes”– To requests for space– To non-profit start ups