Providence, Rhode Island
Many non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs), especially human service organizations, have underutilized space in their existing buildings due to changes in programmatic funding. Seeing the opportunity to generate revenue, fill a client need and foster a collaborative, like-missioned partnership, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island and Children’s Friend combined efforts to open one preschool classroom in an unused wing at Dorcas International’s inner city Providence location.
| Year Completed | 2019 |
| Construction Type | Interior renovation |
| Total Development Cost | $128,000 |
| Sources of Funds/Capital Stack | Donations Private Funds (shared between the two partnering agencies) |
| Square Footage | 630 SF |
| # of Children | 18 |
| # of Classrooms | 1 preschool classroom |
| Construction Cost/Child | $7,111/child |
| Construction Cost/SF | $203/SF |