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CURRENT Community NEEDS Guide

This guide highlights the most pressing needs in our community, designed to help donors make informed decisions about where their contributions can make the greatest impact. Whether you’re passionate about education, health, the arts or something else, this resource will help you align your giving with the causes that resonate with you.

CAPITAL

Building Purchase
Michael’s World
Amount Needed: $35,000

About the Project:

Michael’s World is seeking funding to purchase the building they have rented since 2018, ensuring a permanent home in downtown Alliance for their program that provides free clothing to children, foster families, and survivors of domestic violence. Having already served over 2,500 children since January 2024, securing this space will allow them to continue meeting a vital community need.

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CAPITAL

Capital Improvments
The Alliance Arid Club
Amount Needed: $45,000

About the Project:
The Arid Club is seeking funding for essential capital improvements to its century-old building, specifically the back room that requires foundational repairs. As a “safe haven” for people in recovery, the club hosts 17 recovery meetings each week, serving over 200 individuals and providing critical support, education, and community connection to help prevent relapse and promote healthy lifestyles.
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EDUCATION

Childcare Scholarships for the Most Vulnerable Children
Stuckey Learning Center
Amount Needed: $10,000

About the Project:
The Stuckey Scholarship ensures that the most vulnerable and underserved children in our community have access to quality early childhood education, even when their families fall just above the threshold for state assistance. By reducing the financial burden of tuition while keeping parents engaged as active partners, this scholarship closes a critical gap, opening doors to stability, learning, and opportunity for children who might otherwise be left behind.
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NATURE

Relocation Additional Expenses
Raptor Hallow Sanctuary
Amount Needed: $20,000

About the Project:
Raptor Hallow is urgently seeking support to close a $65,000 funding gap in their relocation project, created by unexpected county-mandated building requirements not included in the original budget. With $25,000 already raised and a generous $20,000 matching grant pledged from the MCS Charitable Foundation, every dollar given toward the remaining $20,000 will be doubled, ensuring this vital project can move forward. Your support will help Raptor Hallow continue its mission of education and conservation while securing a safe, sustainable home for its work.
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LITERACY

Book Vending Machine
The Alliance Commons
Amount Needed: $10,000

About the Project:

Funding is requested to install an Inchy theBookworm book vending machine at the Alliance Commons, a vibrant community hub that provides critical programming and resources for families in the Alliance area. This innovative project is designed to promote childhood literacy, reward positive behaviors, and encourage the development of home libraries among local children from birth through age 12.

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CAPITAL

Updated HVAC Systems
The Alliance Commons
Amount Needed: $133,000

About the Project:

After a successful replacement and installation of a new roof, the next critical infrastructure need is to replace the aging heating and cooling systems with a more efficient and reliable solution. This upgrade will ensure year-round comfort for staff, partner organizations, and community members who rely on the building for services, events, and programming. Improved air quality and climate control will also support health and safety, especially for vulnerable populations served through The Alliance Commons.

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