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nyone who knows me knows I love a good construction
project. Building something-watching it grow from
abstract pieces into a masterpiece far greater than the
proverbial sum of its parts-has always been a lifelong interest
of mine. That's also why the John Jordan Foundation has invested
in the construction of several support centers that provide services
to our most disadvantaged youth.
This year, we begin an ambitious construction project for an
organization whose roots run deeper in the Healdsburg community
than Jordan's 50 years. Since 1944, the Boys & Girls Club has
provided hope and opportunity for four generations of Healdsburg
youth. Its clubhouse on Piper Street is central to the organization's
mission-a safe, positive place that has kept its doors open daily
to kids for 78 years, helping local children reach their full potential
with nourishment and enrichment. Today, more than 23,000 free
meals are served to kids and more than 180 high-quality learning
programs are provided in Healdsburg annually.
Today, more than 23,000 free meals
are served to kids and more than 180
high-quality learning programs are
provided in Healdsburg annually.
Like all successful organizations, the Healdsburg Boys & Girls
Club believes that ongoing investments in its facilities, its programs
and its people are essential to achieving their mission of enabling all
young people-especially those who need it most-to reach their full
potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Just as Jordan
has been undergoing renovations throughout the winery on the
eve of our golden anniversary, the Healdsburg Boys & Girls Club
wants to undertake a massive remodel of its space before its 80th
anniversary in 2024. The goal is to bring this community mainstay
into the 21st
century in terms of design, functionality, technology
Renderings provided by the Boys
& Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin.
and programs to address the breadth of services needed to help kids
thrive in today's complex world.
As rewarding as building things is, construction is not cheap,
Learn more about the John Jordan
Foundation and how the winery
uses proceeds from sales to help
fight the negative effects of poverty
at jordanwinery.com/values/
social-responsibility.
especially in California. The price tag for this state-of-the-art facility
is estimated at $10 million. In the spring of 2021, the John Jordan
Foundation pledged $1.5 million as the lead gift in the campaign
to make this dream a reality, and a capital campaign is underway
to raise the remaining funds needed to build the organization's dream
clubhouse. The John Jordan Foundation Boys & Girls Clubhouse
will break ground in 2022 and open in early 2024. Together, we will
bring high-tech labs to Healdsburg kids, building life-long learners
and future leaders, as well as a commercial kitchen, a renovated
gymnasium and vibrant art studios where kids will explore their
limitless creativity. All of these spaces combine to create a healthy
environment with life-long benefits to those who utilize the club.
Although we've been officially investing in the Boys & Girls Clubs
of Sonoma-Marin since 2012 when our foundation was established,
it's exciting to be working together for the first time on building
something-a place that is truly life-changing for the kids who walk
through its doors. P
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