Wichita's HumanKind Ministries gets $1 million for homelessness initiative
The Mabee Foundation granted $1 million to support HumanKind's $5.1 million Forward Together campaign, which requires an additional $1.6 million in gifts and pledges by December 2025 to unlock the full amount.
The funds will be used for renovations of six buildings on HumanKind's campus, including Villa Courts, Villa Central, Villa North, and The Studios, which offer 155 affordable housing units for those experiencing homelessness or poverty in Wichita.
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'Housing is the key component that successfully transitions individuals from homelessness to a safe, sustainable lifestyle,' Cindy Claycomb, Board Chair of HumanKind, said in a news release. '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 they 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.'
Scott Eilert from the campaign committee highlighted the importance of the Mabee Foundation grant, saying in the release, 'The initial $2.5 million in donations allows us to apply for the grant. We're now close to securing the final $1.6 million needed to meet the challenge. Together, these funds will enhance our facilities' energy efficiency and improve both interior and exterior features for residents.'
The renovations will improve HumanKind's housing facilities near the new Multi-Agency Center (MAC), which will centralize services and resources to aid individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
'Between the wraparound services soon to be offered at the MAC and the multiple types of housing offered by HumanKind, we can offer the most vulnerable among us a way to find stability and self-sufficiency,' Dawn Shepler, HumanKind President and CEO, said in the release. 'It's an exciting time for HumanKind, and we hope the community will be generous in helping us make this a reality.'
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