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The Nuxhall Foundation will break ground Saturday on the Hope Center in Fairfield
The Hope Center campaign has raised more than $7.2 million of its $12 million goal
$7.2 millionRaised so far, not counting pledged in-kind help
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Raised so far, not counting pledged in-kind help | $7.2 million |
If you've got a free Saturday morning, you can help start something big. The Nuxhall Foundation breaks ground at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, on a 3.45-acre site on Groh Lane next to the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields. Anyone who has been part of the project is invited to pick up a shovel.
The 32,000-square-foot center will be the permanent home of the Butler County Special Olympics. Inside are an arena, a rec room with a wheelchair zip line, and therapy suites.
- Goal: $12 million, including a $2 million maintenance fund
- Still to raise: almost $5 million
- Architect: SHP Architecture and Design
The $12 million goal covers construction and a maintenance fund
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| Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | $10 million | 83.3% |
| Maintenance fund | $2 million | 16.7% |
"We're hoping the momentum will keep going and we'll round third and head for home," said Kim Nuxhall, Joe's son and the foundation's board chairman. Construction plans are being finalized and will go to the city for approval.
