We wish that you could be here to see the progress on the new SFB-CRC building. It promises that we are closer than ever in being able to serve more hungry neighbors with food, and assist them in achieving greater well-being and economic security through the resource center.

It is exciting to see the enthusiasm of those who have donated to the project. as we have started providing tours. A visit from Pima County authorities who had already approved contracts in the amount of $650,000 helped spur provisional approval of addition contract funding for our construction. We were honored by a visit from the Sahuarita Town Manager Kelly Udall and Assistant Town Manager Teri Bankhead. Seeing the scope of the project led Mr. Udall to propose ways that the Town can continue to support our mission to feed the hungry. There is nothing like seeing a project up-close and in-person.

And finally, with the able involvement of Roni Singh, our new director of the Community Resource Center, as well as other members of our team, we are building the relationships and collaboration needed to make the CRC a comprehensive hub of services, programs, referrals and coaching. Existing partners like Easter Seals Blake Foundation and Pio Decimo Center are eager to resume their family support programs. New partners like Valley Assistance Services and Pima County’s One-Stop employment services will be coming together with our team to design mutually-beneficial programs and services that don’t duplicate what is already successful. Other organizations are approaching us to become involved.

Without the incredible support of The Good Shepherd Church and all of you, we would not have been able to move ahead! Thank you.