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Cherry Street Mission breaks ground; starts construction of Caleb House

Posted by Amanda Faith Moore On August - 27 - 2009

danrogers_calebhsgrndbrkgFrom Cherry Street Mission’s Facebook page: “On Thursday, August 13, history was made at Cherry Street Mission Ministries. Construction of our first building in our 62-year history started. This day also marks the expansion of Cherry Street into supportive transitional housing.

“The Caleb House is a new home being built by the community that will be used for supportive transitional housing for men who are ready to take the next step to independence. Thank you to all who are donating their time, talents, and materials.”

Those participating inĀ [the] ceremony included Paul DeWitt, Eaton Corporation; Jim Moline, Moline Builders – volunteer contractor; Miller Brothers; Mayor Finkbeiner; Dan Rogers, President & CEO of Cherry Street Mission Ministries; Christine B. Dziad, The Anderson Fund; Councilmemer Michael Ashford; Bob McCann, current guest at Cherry Street; and Jamie Schmitz, Board Chairman. (Not able to attend: Stranahan Foundation.)

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