The Salvation Army Temple Corps

This project is one of four sites being developed as part of The Salvation Army’s Cleveland Plan.  The CNMIF II NMTC investment supports all four sites.

The project will construct a new 34,000 square foot facility allowing for more efficient use of space for programs and services. The expanded space will enable The Salvation Army to increase service outreach and program enrollment without increasing operating costs. The expanded programs include but are not limited to additional space for a computer classroom, larger multi-purpose rooms for after-school tutoring, music, arts and other programs, a larger gym and weight room for recreation programs, and a larger kitchen and dining rooms to better accommodate the multiple programs requiring meal service.

https://neo.salvationarmy.org/NortheastOhio/capitalcampaign

Project Partners: Chase, IFF

Project Details

Completed 2017
Location 17625 Grovewood Avenue; North Collinwood
Project Type Community facility; New construction
Program 34,000 SF Community center
Sponsor The Salvation Army
CDA Investment $10 million NMTC allocation and $1 million Ohio NMTC
Total Project Costs $36.2 million
Community Demographics Poverty Rate: 26%
Median Income: 48.9%
Unemployment Rate: 11.7%

Impact

  • Job Creation

    The four sites are expected to create 28 FTE jobs.

  • Goods or Services to Low Income Communities

    The four facilities will provide homeless services, hunger relief and support services, direct emergency assistance, drug/alcohol treatment, workforce development, education and mental health/counseling services.

  • Healthy Food Financing

    The facilities will provide food pantries, daily meals and home meal delivery to the homebound. All four locations are considered a second tier food desert.

  • Diversity and Inclusion

    The project sponsor committed to construction participation goals for Minority, Female, and Cleveland Small Businesses (MBE/FBE/CSB) as well as minority, female and City of Cleveland resident workers.

  • Environmentally Sustainable Outcomes

    The projects will incorporate a number of sustainable design features.

  • Executed Community Benefits Agreement

    The project sponsor has committed to quantifiable community impacts by executing a Community Benefits Agreement.