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Mission + Vision

our history

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A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Programs

community

Charity Children Center enjoys broad local support.

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

Find out what drives us to do what we do.

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.