Second Century of Caring

What is the Second Century of Caring campaign?

The SCC campaign is a $4.8 million fundraising effort to help the Home gain a greater level of financial and operational stability as it expands programs and services. The campaign is closed, but funds are still being received. The three main goals include:

1. Maintaining a Balanced Budget by building a stronger Every Day Fund to help handle operational expenses.
2. Extending the Continuum of Care by offering programs, services and facilities that meet the needs of today's youth.
3. Growing the Endowment to ensure the long-term health and stability of the Home for generations.

Why have campaigns now?

Black Mountain Home held its last capital campaign in 1998 at which time, four new residential houses were built bringing BMH up-to-date with other childcare agencies.

Since 1998, the Home has achieved national accreditation and continues to improve its programs and services for children. The Board and staff are committed to moving forward by offering a new, innovative continuum of care recognizing the individual needs and developmental issues at each stage of a child's life, preparing that child for reunification with family, adoption or entering adulthood.

How will the $4.8 million be used?

Approximately $2.3 million is being used for capital projects. One of the largest projects involved adding a new Independent Living Facility that houses up to 16 young adults working toward their trade, technical or college degree with ongoing staff support.

Renovations and remodeling is needed on the 84-year-old campus. Widespread work must be completed in the Smith Administrative Building, Barkley Building and Terry Gymnasium. Other projects include:
*Expanding recreation facilities;
*Replacing 15-passenger vans with safer mini-buses; and
*Completing various beautifications and landscaping projects on campus.

Endowments are the building blocks for the future! The SCC campaign raised $2.3 million in this area to ensure that Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families has a much needed "hedge" against inflation, emergency expenditures or unexpected changes in government reimbursement plans.

General and special interest Endowment areas include:

Education
Technology
Independent Living Support
Maintenance
Staff Development
Spirituality
Transportation