Thirteen years ago when I first joined the Board, we had a 30-bed shelter. Today, we offer a safe place to sleep for 650, we serve thousands of nutritious meals each month, and we have a preschool program recognized by the governor.

 

Thanks for the support that’s made it all possible!

 

Mr. John Anderson

May 2000 – Charity Children Center opens as Harambee House in a first floor suite downtown. The 30-bed facility is staffed by volunteers.

 

September 2002 – Harambee House takes over the entire building under the name Charity Children Center. A board of directors made up of local leaders meet to discuss the Center’s future.

 

Thanksgiving 2005 – Charity Children Center Soup Kitchen serves its first meal.

 

March 2008  - Working in partnership with the city, the Board purchases two abandoned warehouses on 58th Street and begins renovation.

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JUNE 22-25, 2023

Mission + Vision


A NOTE FROM OUR Director

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Charity Children Center enjoys broad local support.

It’s amazing what we can do when we come together.