Level UP: Building for Community and Preparing for Growth
This project will prepare YWCA Halifax for investment readiness by preparing a compelling investment case through consultations with architects, consultants, engineers and diverse communities and staff to develop a 2,000 sq. ft. expansion of the YWCA’s centre in Spryfield. This proposed construction project will create more community spaces, meeting rooms, and offices and therefore better position YWCA Halifax to meet the needs of women and girls in the community as well as continue their growth trajectory. Since 2015, YWCA Halifax has grown 73%, meaning more staff, more programs, and the need for more space. In addition to leveraging social investments and prospective donor dollars for this project, once completed, the expansion will also bring programs that are operating in market-leased offices back into YWCA’s main location. By using current market rents against loans, Level Up has a high likelihood of success.
Grant amount: $50,000
