4-phase capital project = $10 million
Sustainable Kaune Kids will create a healthy and vibrant indoor and outdoor environment for current and future generations of children and families at our Kaune Campus.
The Kaune Campus includes the historic John Gaw Meem building and the 4.7 acre property that will have beautiful outdoor learning spaces. This is the physical heart of our organization. It’s the place where we do much of our work to support children and families.
In addition to our PreK, Early PreK, and child care, families in our other programs frequently come to Kaune to meet with home visitors and coaches, attend community events, and access resources.
The Kaune Campus has been well loved for 77 years, since 1948, and now needs critical upgrades.
Without upgrades and repairs we cannot provide high-quality programs, which children and families deserve.
Current Reality
- The roof is failing. 50+ indoor leaks identified
- Nine HVAC units, including two failed units, have surpassed their intended service life of 18 years
- Over 300,000 gallons of water lost per year due to runoff
Impact
- Disruption to services, including cancellation of PreK and child care
- Classroom temperatures fluctuate between too hot and too cold
- Leak damage to classrooms and frequent costly repairs
For more information please contact Brigid Quinn, Director of Community Philanthropy.