Age of our buildings (70 to 91 years old) 

Physical wear and tear (current Cullman Farmhouse is in need of $350k in foundation repairs) 

Inadequate/limited space at the farm--one space for multiple functions 

Failure to address buildings now will lead to a disruption of services, could cease to operate in 2-5 years 

Elevates an experience that is more dignified and safer 

Improved retention/graduation rates: consistently, our most significant response from Men’s Program exit surveys reflects the inadequacies in their facilities 

Surroundings influence outcomes—where people feel safe and comfortable, they stay longer—and the longer they stay, the stronger their chances of lifelong recovery 

Allows us to serve more participants 

No national standard of “success”  

Measurement of success is program completion (see graph) 

1 out of 3 participants completes the program 

Program completion is realistically step one of success 

Capacity increases from 240 to 414 participants served annually (+174) 

Bessemer Men +20 

Cullman Farm +20 

Bessemer Women’s Aftercare +18 

CLCC Dorm +85 

CLCC Cottages & Apartments +31 

Average age 40 years old 

82% male 

24% identify with a race category other than white 

79% homeless or housing insecure 

24% did not finish high school or earn GED 

60% self-report they were unemployed for 6 or more months prior to enrollment  

66% have one of more children 

45% do not have a valid driver’s license 

60% list stimulants (such as cocaine and methamphetamines) and/or opioids (such as heroin and fentanyl) as their drug of choice  

Self-reported 4.5 overdose episodes prior to applying to The Foundry 

Average of 3 treatment/recovery programs before applying to The Foundry 

67% have an active or unresolved legal issue 

64 out of 67 Alabama Counties served 

Employment readiness-92% are gainfully employed one year after graduation 

Economic impact-Over $4.5M in new wages flowing into local economies 

Community solution to addiction crisis in Alabama 

The Foundry owns the property in Bessemer 

55-year presence and reputation in the community 

Rapport, Relationships, Reputation 

We feel called to be here and in each of our three locations 

Micah’s story (Foundry serves as a “light in a dark place”) 

The overall vision of a safe, life-giving community will be incomplete 

However, we are phasing this Master Plan to ensure we meet the needs of our participants by cutting it into “bite sized pieces” 

In order to meet the goal, we will present giving opportunities to: individuals, corporations, foundations 

We are choosing to not incur any long-term debt 

Position The Foundry to be debt free ($1.38million) 

Contribute to our endowment to address future scholarships  

Position ourselves for future expansion