HumanKind Receives $1 Million Challenge Grant From Mabee Foundation

“Housing is the key component that successfully transitions individuals from homelessness to a safe, sustainable lifestyle,” said Cindy Claycomb, HumanKind Board Chair. “The Mabee Foundation recognized that HumanKind’s existing campus of affordable, accessible housing provides a unique opportunity to make homelessness a rare and non-recurring instance in our community. That is why the Mabee Foundation offered to provide the final $1 million of our campaign goal – provided we can raise another $1.6 million by the end of this year.”

“We are extremely grateful to the Mabee Foundation, as well as to all those who have contributed to the Forward Together campaign thus far,” said Scott Eilert, campaign committee member. “The initial $2.5 million in capital campaign donations qualified us to apply for the Mabee Foundation grant. Now, we’re in the home stretch for securing the final $1.6 million in donations needed to meet the Mabee Foundation’s challenge. When combined, the raised funds and Mabee grant will maximize the potential of our existing facilities by increasing their energy efficiency and improving interior and exterior features for residents.”

The HumanKind campus, including the six properties targeted for renovation, is in close proximity to the soon-to-open Multi-Agency Center (MAC), which will provide centralized services and housing opportunities to help the homeless pivot away from life on the street. (As shown on the map below).