Every Need,
Every Neighbor.

Help expand Our Neighbors’ Place to serve more neighbors in need with dignity, stability, and care.

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Why This Campaign Matters

Every day, more of our neighbors in Pierce and St. Croix counties face the impossible choice between paying rent, buying food, or accessing basic necessities. One-third of local households don’t earn enough to cover a basic survival budget. Our Neighbors’ Place is here to change that.

In 2024, we connected with over 4,900 individuals through our Day Center alone. That’s nearly 1,000 more people than the year before. We’ve outgrown our current facility — and that’s why we’re asking for your help.

By supporting this capital campaign, you are helping us:

  • Increase the Day Center capacity and services
  • A permanent home for the Backpack Program, on-site with the Day Center
  • Provide private offices for guests to meet with social workers

Our Vision for Expansion

Our vision is a welcoming, expanded space that supports all five of ONP’s programs with:

  • A larger, more accessible Day Center
  • Private case management offices
  • More welcoming, functional spaces for guests
  • Additional storage and sorting space for donations
  • A remodeled and expanded Closet thrift store
  • A flexible Meeting Room for community and partner use
  • More guest restroom access
  • Laundry and shower areas designed for dignity and safety
  • Secure personal storage lockers
  • A larger and more efficient donation sorting space
  • Accessible parking and entry improvements

This project reflects our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and responsive environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Campaign Update

We are thrilled to report that we have reached our fundraising goal for the capital campaign!

Thanks to the overwhelming generosity and support of businesses, foundations, civic groups, and individuals in the St Croix Valley – work has begun on the new building.

We look forward to our brand new space opening in the spring of 2027 and continuing the important work of helping those struggling to meet their basic needs.

See our construction progress video to follow along!

Donor Wall Recognition Levels

Donors who have made contributions will be permanently honored in our new facility. Recognition levels include:

  • EMPOWER – $250,000+
  • INSPIRE – $100,000 to $249,999
  • ADVOCATE – $50,000 to $99,999
  • UPLIFT – $10,000 to $49,999
  • ENCOURAGE – $5,000 to $9,999
  • LISTEN – $1,000 to $4,999

Your Impact

Every dollar contribute will make a difference.

  • 4,927 Day Center visits in 2024 (up 29% from 2023)
  • 1,000+ clothing vouchers distributed through The Closet
  • 4,207 Backpack Program food bags delivered in 2024
  • 30 families supported through Transitional Housing since 2016
  • 59 households received emergency financial support in just 3 months through the Helping Hands Fund

Your support directly fuels programs that offer real hope.

The Impact in Their Words

“You’ve taken so much weight off my shoulders — I could just cry — thank you.”

Couple facing eviction

“This is my happy place.”

Woman living in her car who visits ONP for essential services

“You believed in me when nobody else did. Because of that, I will never let you down.”

Transitional Housing participant

Join us in building the future of Our Neighbors’ Place.

Together, we can create a stronger, more compassionate community.