May 28, 2026 Final

Roy Ferrante led the convocation, offering a reflection on the organization’s capacity to serve others and requesting guidance for the work ahead on 8th Street.

Deferred to the June meeting. The prior minutes were maintained in Google Docs which created access issues; they will be finalized and entered into the board portal before the next meeting.

Susan McGrady presented her report. Key highlights included: the adult day program is growing with new applications and increased participants; the internship program is active; a resident (Jeff) will be discharged due to persistent inappropriate behavior toward other residents to ensure campus safety; and former resident John Polaras has expressed a desire to return from Arizona pending medical review. The board also noted that Andrea Garner is stepping down from the board due to her role at Redstone, and will remain involved as a volunteer.

The board reviewed the Bridge to 100 initiative in detail. Accepted offers are in place for 306 8th Street (to be converted to a women’s home) and 401 8th Street (to be demolished and rebuilt as a 20-resident men’s facility). Total capital required is approximately $1.415 million covering acquisition, demolition, and new construction. The target closing date of May 29 was missed; the team continues to work toward closing. Habitat for Humanity is being explored as a labor partner for construction to reduce costs and strengthen grant applications. The board set the official donor ask at $1.4 million. Long-term vision includes a potential Program Center on the 305 8th Street site. The board agreed to defer sharing property acquisition details with Diana King until after properties are secured.

The board reviewed the Bridge to 100 digital presentation tool built to brand standards for use with major donors. David presented a one-page digital infrastructure sponsorship plan targeting CRM, website maintenance, and office manager costs. Kevin Long confirmed his company has philanthropic authority to grant funds to nonprofits; the organization will pursue this as a bridge-tier sponsorship opportunity. The board discussed AI adoption, agreeing it provides strategic advantage while preserving the human touch. All official records will transition to the new board portal as the single source of truth.

No current updates. David will consult with Joanne to merge prior edits into the bylaws document, with a target review at a future meeting.

Next regular meeting to be scheduled. Motion to adjourn — see below.