A non-profit organization in Jefferson has announced plans for a community fundraising campaign.
Greene County Early Learning Center will be launching its “Growth Happens Here” campaign with the target to raise the final $730,000 toward the $1.98 million new 9,400-square-foot facility that will be adjacent to the existing building on Madison Street. The group received two state grants, including a Future Ready Iowa Child Care Challenge and a Department of Human Services Investing in Iowa’s Childcare Fund for a total of $469,941. Other funding that has been secured includes a Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation grant, along with a commitment from the Greene County Board of Supervisors and other donations for a total of over $1.25 million.
The new facility will increase the capacity of children served to 145, up from 94. More information regarding the fundraising campaign will be released at a future date.