The Dove’s Nest Capital Campaign is almost complete and we are ever so close to our goal of $11.2 Million.  For those that have not given please take the time to watch the following video that highlights what building our new facility will help achieve.

The following represents an architect’s rendering of the new Dove’s Nest facility.

We broke ground in late 2011 and expect to have the grand opening in in August 2012.  In the meantime please feel free to track our progress by selecting the image below:

Starting in 1992, Dove’s Nest continues to work miracles as shown by its 74% client completion rate for its 120 day program compared to the national average of 18%. Many women, however, are being left on the outside as the facility can only support 12 women at any given time.

Currently, Dove’s Nest has a 90-day waiting list, and the list would be much longer except for the fact that many detox centers avoid referring clients because they know that the wait would be too long.

Recognizing the need for additional space, the Charlotte Rescue Mission is engaging in its first Capital Campaign to build a new facility to support more women in crisis. The Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM) has purchased 11 acres on West Boulevard for construction of a new Dove’s Nest building which will increase treatment bed capacity from 12 to 120. This comprehensive new facility will feature the region’s first three-phased treatment approach providing:

• 90 Primary Care beds ( currently: 12 )
• 30 Children’s beds ( currently: 0 )

Another major improvement will be the addition of the capacity for women with children. We will have bunk beds and four people per room. A woman and up to three children will be able to stay in a single room.

The Capital Campaign kicked off in 2008 and we broke ground in Fall 2010. Our financial goal is to raise $11.2 million, which will provide the building plus three years of operating costs.

Finally, the Charlotte Rescue Mission is collaborating with United Family Services (UFS) on our 11 acre West Boulevard site. CRM will sell 5 acres for UFS to build an expanded Domestic Violence facility for women. It is likely that this West Boulevard campus will house two agencies dealing with two of the main issues facing homeless or at risk women: addiction and domestic violence.

You have several opportunities to get involved in the Dove’s Nest Capital Campaign:

1. Attend a Dove’s Nest Lunch and Learn. Each Thursday Lunch and Learns are held from 12:00 – 1:15 at the current Dove’s Nest location. These Lunch and Learns provide details about the program and allow you to see “First-Hand” the miracles that are occurring at the center. To sign up for a Lunch and Learn please contact Hilary Howerton – sheila.mcdonald@charlotterescuemission.org – 704.334.4635 ext 213
2. Make a Pledge. Download the following Pledge Form and email the form to eju@charlotterescuemission.org, fax the form to 704-333-7285, or mail the form to the address below.Charlotte Rescue Mission
   Attn:  EJ Underwood
   PO Box 33000
   Charlotte, NC 28233
3. Donate Online. If you feel led to donate right now; you can do so online. Please make sure you select the Gift Type option – Dove’s Nest Capital Campaign. Charlotte Rescue Mission, is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
4. Sponsor a bedroom.  We are inviting groups (office groups, church groups, civic groups, etc.) to be part of the solution for women that struggle with homelessness and substance abuse.  As a group project, we are asking groups to help raise $2500 to provide the furnishings for one client in the new Dove’s Nest facility.  Each group will be recognized on a plaque in the lobby and will be invited to the dedication which is tentatively scheduled for August 2012.  All funds need to be received no later than June 2012.  If you or your group would like to take part in our Bed Sponsorship program, please call Sheila MacDonald at 704-334-4635 ext 213 or email at sheila.macdonald@charlotterescuemission.org