On a breezy Thursday morning at 10th and Newton Avenues, Sheffield Place kicked off the renovation of a newly acquired transitional living space for homeless, mother led families.
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The Hardhats and Hammers wall breaking event breaks open an over $400,000 renovation project of the old convent facility for St. Stephens Parish.
According to David Hanzlick, Director of Program and Development for Sheffield Place, the new facility will provide a 33% increase in transitional housing space and increase Sheffield Place’s ability to serve roughly 172 families each year.
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“Last year we received over 1,000 calls requesting service for families and we were only able to serve a little over 130 in our facility,” Hanzlick said. This will address an incredible demand for homeless moms and their kids in the community.”
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Jennifer, a Sheffield Place resident since just before Christmas, 2019 welcomed the new facility. She has a kindergarten aged child and has high praise for the program and the additional space. “I like the Sheffield houses but this gives a little more sense of community and structure for those not quite ready to be out on their own and still need that support system.”
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Construction should be completed later this year and the first occupants will move in in December.