A place of acceptance. A place to belong. A refuge.
Help bring us home.
We are building the only dedicated space in the United States to support children and families with skin conditions. Our new home will enable us to better support the emotional, social and spiritual challenges that families with skin disease endure.
To build our dream place of refuge, we need to raise $825,000!
Here are just a few of the features of the home we envision
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A Special Salon
A hair bar where children with hair loss can try new styles or wigs. A makeup area to explore camouflaging techniques. An area to learn wet wraps and acne treatments.
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Kitchen and Meal Area
We envision a kitchen where our children can learn and share over preparations. And families can come together over a meal.
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A Play Area for Kids
This space can be used to entertain kids while parents come together to discuss challenges. It can also be used for therapeutic play.
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A Custom Library
This area will include books and resources for all ages. It will also include a sitting space for meditation, mentoring, and journaling.
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Games Center and Movie Theater
Our space will bring our kids together in fun and community. We'll have lots of opportunities for play and friendship where kids can work through any struggles.
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And so much more!!
We have big dreams and visions for our new home! We'll be working with our families, our staff, therapists, and more come up with so many amazing uses and features!
Our approach
As of May 2021, we are entering phase two of our capital campaign!
Initial Fundraising
- Educate and generate awareness about our campaign and why it is important for us to have a HOME of our own
- Raised nearly $100,000 that will allow us to build out our temporary space
- COMPLETED MAY 2021!!
Temporary Space
- Use space loaned to us for our temporary home
- Short-term set-up of the space to serve our families
- Continue raising remaining $825,000 necessary for the full remodel and build-out of our complete vision
CREATE OUR HOME
- Purchase the space that was loaned to us in Phase Two
- Complete execution of our vision for the space with permanent renovations
- Launch our new home to the world!
How we'll bring our vision in the short and long term
We've got big plans to start serving our kids and their families as soon as possible!
Salon
Phase Two
Simple hair styling station
Phase Three
More elaborate salon styling station to include hair, make-up, and skin care tutorials
Kids' Play Space
Phase Two
Simple seating and play equipment
Phase Three
More elaborate play spaces with build-in equipment
Teen Hangout
Phase Two
- Simple seating
- TV for video game and movies
- Board games
Phase Three
- More elaborate theater seating
- Projection TV for gaming and movie viewing
- Shuffleboard/game table
MUSIC ROOM
Phase Two
Not yet possible
Phase Three
- Recording equipment for therapeutic song writing & recording
- Musical instruments for self-expression/coping
- Equipment for silent disco
Therapeutic ART STUDIO
Phase Two
Crafting set-up combined with library
Phase Three
- Painting station
- Crafting station
- Pottery station
- Drawing station
- Photography station
LIBRARY
Phase Two
- Large table used for therpeutic arts & craft activities
- Book shelves with books to aid in coping/acceptance
- Comfy seating for reading
- Spaces for meditation
Phase Three
- Art studio will have a separate space
- Skin Discovery museum will be added to library space
Kitchen, dining, office and therapy
Phase Two
We'll have a large dining table so we can gather for group and mentorship meals. Our team will also get much needed office space for meetings and child life trainings and interventions.
Phase Three
We'll expand this meeting and therapy space and we'll also be able to add a full kitchen for group cooking activities.
Have questions about our capital campaign? Send us an email at info@achildrenshouse.org
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP GIFTS
Exciting ways to provide support and make a lasting impact on our mission
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Name featured on Donor Wall
Name featured on Donor Wall
Salon, Hangout, Playroom, Library, Dining Room, Kitchen
External Home Branding
Have questions about our capital campaign? Send us an email at info@achildrenshouse.org