Freedom & joy, to break generational poverty for children & families.
Renovations are in progress now!
Immediate need to finalize Phase 1, $400k
Top floor Phase 2, $225k
Two non-profits working to build relationships with children and families to impact generational poverty.
IN BLOOMINGTON / NORMAL
CHILDCARE CENTER
A new childcare vision to partner with low-income children and families.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
New after-school care program in 2025 using the Discovery Series curriculum.
A building with a rich history, being restored with a new vision.
A church (built in 1916) and a school (built in 1959) located near downtown Bloomington that are being restored with a new vision to reach children and families in our city caught in the cycle of poverty.
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A 100-Year History on Bell Street
Learn about the big vision.
FULL RENOVATION COSTS: $2.2M
CURRENT NEED: $525k
What will the renovation and building provide for each ministry?
A new Gospel-centered childcare center and after-school care program.
The basement and main floor will house Joshua Tree Ministries with 12 classrooms, a kitchen area, and bathrooms on each floor. These classrooms will be for childcare from infants to three and four-year-olds.
The 2nd floor will be utilized by Network of Us for an after-school care program. This floor has a larger gathering area surrounded by 9 smaller rooms that will have focused activities such as an art room, gaming room, exercise room, etc. Three other larger classrooms can be used for Discovery Groups (using the Discovery Series curriculum).
What will the building renovation cost?
The full renovation cost will be about $2.2 million (All floors and commercial kitchen).
Phase 1: Asbestos Removal & 84 New Windows COMPLETED, $200k
Phase 2: Main Level / Lower Level AUGUST 2025, $1.7m
Phase 3: 2nd Level & Commercial Kitchen, FUTURE, $525k
Since this building has been vacant and in need of significant repairs as well as more requirements from city inspectors, our new renovation budget has increased to $2.2 million. We’ve already removed asbestos and installed 84 new windows. We now have to add new HVAC and fresh air systems, upgrade to 3-phase power (from single phase), new sprinkler system, all new flooring, lighting, plumbing, paint, doors, windows, security, fire alarm, etc.
Invested Cash: $1.7m (July 2025, with a goal to open end of 2025)
Current Need: $525,000 (additional funds needed to complete 2nd Level & Kitchen)
What do the architectural plans/updates look like?
Updated architectural plans and renders are now available.
We are working with Hewn Architectural Studio and Landmark Construction to give this building new life. See the plans by viewing the PDFs below:
Can I give a tax deductible gift to the renovations?
Yes! We’re needing to raise $525,000 to meet the new budget after city fire/building requirements to get Phase 2 renovations complete by the end of 2025.
All gifts are tax-deductible. Donations of $1,000 and below can be given online here. For gifts over $1,000, please contact us here.
Give today.
Phase 1 Renovation Budget: $2.3m
Amount Raised: $1.7m
Amount to finish Phase 1: $400k
Top Floor Phase 2: $225k
Give Online
Give a tax-deductible gift of up to $1,000.
This gift will be to Network of Us, a 501(c)3.
You will receive a tax-receipt for your gift. Thanks for partnering with us.
Larger Gifts
Give a tax-deductible gift over $1,000.
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