In the mid-1980s, a successful local artist, Len G. Everett, left a large part of his estate in the form of an endowment to our local United Way. In addition to being able to invest 100% of every dollar we raise locally, we have been able to focus on regional needs. Over the last six years in particular, we have been able to bring numerous programs to the region that never before existed.
When our previous lease was up, our board of directors decided to invest in community again.
There was a great need for a convening space, where nonprofits and the community could gather.
A decision was made to expand our office to a place for everyone and our executive director got to work and secured numerous grants and donations to get this done.
We designed something that would feel comfortable, warm, accessible, accommodating, and productive. In addition to providing functional offices for nonprofits who serve our residents but do not have an office locally, or who needed a temporary setting away from the office for more focused work.
Organizational Convening - Whether it is a board meeting or a special gathering, the Center provides a place central to the region, free of charge, to any nonprofit or community business that needs it.
Physical/Online Nonprofit Library - The nonprofit library provides a quiet, productive space for meetings, with free access to internet, a board room, and interactive meeting tools and educational opportunities.