The Place

Licensed Social Worker - 2022

This gift funds the salary for a full-time licensed social worker that enables The Place to provide on-site, long-term case management for their clients. Assistance includes mentoring, accountability, and other support during the journey to self-sustainability.

New Thrift Store Signage and Fixtures - 2022

The Place to Shop Thrift Store is the largest source of revenue for The Place. With inflated prices everywhere, more people are shopping at thrift stores. This gift provides funds to update the store and new signage to better communicate The Place's mission and to educate shoppers and donors about programs and services they offer.

Emergency Financial Assistance Support - 2022

This gift provides financial assistance to assist with bridging the gap for clients experiencing a rise in rent and utilities expenses and to help offset the rise in gas and food prices due to inflation.

Adult Education Development Coordinator - 2022

More of The Place's clients than ever before desire assistance with additional education to help them earn a liveable wage. The Place's GED program offers classes such as ESL (English as a Second Language) and ABE (Adult Basic Education, the precursor to GED). They also have a waitlist for their parenting classes and would like to offer more educational opportunities for their clients. This gift funds the salary for an Adult Education Development Coordinator to lead classes and coordinate the growing number of class offerings that are a part of their Workforce and Education program.

Program Support: Supplemental Food for Seniors

Because of the rapid increase in inflation—especially in the food costs—homebound seniors on fixed incomes are relying more heavily on services provided by The Place to help them get the critical items they need and to otherwise make ends meet. This gift provides funding for supplemental food purchases for homebound seniors.