Introduction to the Project

Introduction to the Project

Willard Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project

Introduction

• Willard Community Center opened in 1918 as an elementary school in southwest Lincoln. Lincoln Public Schools closed the school in 1968 and in 1980, Willard Community Center opened in the building.

• At Willard Community Center, neighbors become friends, children achieve success, and our community is strengthened.

• Willard Community Center is the sole human service agency with a presence in the southwest Lincoln area bounded roughly by South Salt Creek (east), Southwest 40th Street (west), O Street/Capitol Beach (north) and Van Dorn Street (south).

• Our services are available to all. We provide a supervised, safe and stable environment. The center provides an educational and social foundation that many children do not receive at home.

• Willard’s structurally solid landmark building has served well, but it’s time for a major renovation to bring Willard up-to-date and provide for a vibrant future.

• The renovation and expansion will allow Willard to serve more children in our on-site programs; it will allow us to add programs such as financial literacy, health clinics or other activities we cannot host due to inadequate space. It will enhance student safety and security and improve accessibility.