Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Neighborhood Alliance
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1536 E. 30th St
City: Lorain
State: OH
Postal Code: 44055
Main Phone: 440.233.8768
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://myneighborhoodalliance.org/
Employer ID Number: 34-0714471
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Haven Center Emergency Shelter in Lorain, Ohio
Project Description:

Convert the location at 1536 East 30th Street in Lorain Ohio into a three-floor homeless shelter and related emergency services:
Increase Haven Center capacity from 68 to 80 beds, 12 of which will be used for emergency (after hour) beds.
Increase the available beds for families from just 12 to 36, including the ability to house larger families together.
Create a secure, dedicated wing for families that feels like home, including a dedicated play area for children, a living room and kitchenette. This will also separate families from single adults.
Build/ renovate dorm rooms so each has its own bathroom and shower.
Reduce the number of persons per bedroom to comply with social distancing guidelines. Currently there can be up to seven (7) people sharing a dorm room.
Construct socially distant offices for mental health counselors to meet with clients and for clients to privately attend medical appointments via telehealth.
Expand the services for the unsheltered homeless: create a separate entrance for the PATH program will be created with a drop-in center so unsheltered individuals can get a hot shower, a meal, and supplies.
Expand services to provide retention and homelessness prevention services through an affiliation with the national organization, Family Promise.
Construct spaces for partner agencies to provide support and transition services for clients such as The Nord Center.
Upgraded this location to meet ADA compliant guidelines.
Currently clients who use a wheelchair cannot access all services, and in the shelter, he/she must eat separately from the rest of the group because of the stairs.

Total Project Budget: $5,030,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $3,209,040 already committed; need to raise funding for rest

Project Duration: Fall 2024-Winter 2025
Geographical Area Served: Lorain County
Age Group To Be Served: Children and families, seniors, and individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Danielle
Contact Last Name: Locke
Contact Title: Capital Projects Consultant for Neighborhood Alliance
Contact Phone: 216.202.5515
Contact Email: DanielleL@myneighborhoodalliance.org