Capital Campaigns

$13M

Remodeling an old 1950s classroom building to have new HVAC, finishes, lighting, carpeting.

To fund and build a new facility, moving the organization from Westminster, CO to Broomfield, CO.

Our Campus Improvements Project will include a building to house a welcome center, classrooms, offices, and a community space; a safer, more accessible parking lot; and additional site improvements, including an accessible ramp leading into the site.

Early Childhood Education Services The building will have classrooms, pediatric therapy spaces, a commercial kitchen, professional development and community training spaces, administrative offices, multiple playgrounds, and parking. The ELC will allow for convenient childcare and early childhood education services for more than 250 children with both neurotypical and neurodiverse needs. In addition, holistic family services, training, and resources will be provided for early childhood teachers, staff, and FFN caregivers. Leveraging partnerships with established early childhood organizations in the area, the ELC will provide a collaborative hub to expand early childhood development in multiple aspects by bringing together, in one facility, the following support and resources: •15-20 licensed early childhood classrooms. In addition to providing childcare to the employees of the City of Longmont, these classrooms will prioritize the needs of the populations facing the greatest childcare scarcity: low-income families and children with developmental delays or disabilities. Most of the student population will be CCAP eligible families. •Professional development and training opportunities for early care providers, with a particular focus on FFN caregivers. •Medical, social-emotional, language support for families and professionals. •Networking opportunities and peer-to-peer support for home-based early childcare providers to reduce isolation and promote shared learning. The anticipated outcomes, results, and impact for the community are: •The expansion of equitable access to quality childcare services for all families. •Support for provider mental health and wellbeing. •The development of pathways for FFN providers. •Increased public and private investment partnerships in early childhood efforts. •The expansion of a diverse teaching population with dedicated training for early childcare providers by partnering with school districts, higher education, and the Early Childhood Council. •The support for families with children under age 3 who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, such as families with children with special healthcare needs, low-income families, families with infants and toddlers, and Hispanic families. Partnering with the City of Longmont to reduce the carbon footprint of the project, the ELC will have green infrastructure and technology, including solar, tankless water systems, energy efficiency systems, charging stations for cars, bike racks, and accessible trails, recycling compost and zero waste. Energy efficient building materials will be utilized for lighting, installation, and plumbing systems.

"The new distribution center will strengthen the charitable food ecosystem across our service area and advance our ambitious goal of: NOURISHING COMMUNITIES WITH ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE FOOD TO THRIVE."

$19M construction costs

We launched a public announcement on October 15, 2025 following months of quiet fundraising via major donors and grant applications. We are aiming for a Memorial Day Weekend Grand Opening and the construction firm (BNBuilders) expects to complete work designed by the architecture firm (MHK) by early December 2025. An exhibits artist (Keegan Kuhn of TRX Dinosaurs) has been commissioned and is working closely with our Director of Paleontology (Amy Atwater) and Director of Education Programs (Erin LaCount) to build delightful new exhibits that present views of prehistoric Colorado. At the time of this submission we have raised more than 63% of our goal and are actively working on campaigns to raise the rest as soon as possible. We are also aware of the rising cost of materials as international tariffs come into play, and so time is of the essence for this project.