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The Non-profit Center Enid, Oklahoma Redeveloping an Empty Department Store (Circa 1949) to Create a Place Where Nonprofits Can Grow.
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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.
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History
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New construction
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In its prime
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Purchased by CDSA
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Clean Boiler
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Boiler room
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2011 Front with new windows
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Store Front
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Nonprofit Incubator
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Construction
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Why is this project important?
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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
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Play Area
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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.
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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
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