Capital Campaign for a building

🏢 Let Us Breathe Abilene Community Complex

Building Growth, Jobs, and Opportunity in North Abilene

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🏙️ Infill Development for a Stronger Abilene

    •    Revitalizing a Vacant Property: (That has sat unused for years) Repurposing it prevents blight, puts an idle building back into productive use, and reduces costs compared to new construction on undeveloped land.

    •    Neighborhood Renewal: Locating this complex in North Abilene brings new life to surrounding neighborhoods, attracting families, small businesses, and future investment.

    •    Smart Growth: Infill development uses existing infrastructure—roads, utilities, and public services—making this a cost-effective solution that strengthens the whole city.

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💼 Job Creation & Economic Impact

    •    Construction Jobs: Renovations will provide immediate employment for local contractors, electricians, plumbers, and tradespeople.

    •    Permanent Roles: Once open, the complex will employ staff for youth programs, transitional housing, maintenance, administration, and event management.

    •    Small Business Growth: Features such as the café, bowling alley, skating rink, and multipurpose spaces create opportunities for local vendors and entrepreneurs.

    •    Workforce Training: By hosting workshops, reentry programs, and entrepreneurship incubators, the complex builds pathways to long-term employment and self-sufficiency.

    •    Economic Ripple Effect: Visitors to the complex will drive spending at nearby shops, gas stations, and restaurants—boosting Abilene’s local economy.

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🌟 Lasting Community Value

    •    Youth Retention: A vibrant hub of recreation, training, and opportunity keeps young talent engaged and invested in Abilene’s future.

    •    Community Pride: Transforming a vacant building into a state-of-the-art complex demonstrates that Abilene invests in its people and neighborhoods.

    •    Inclusive Growth: The project centers equity, ensuring that job creation and development benefit all families—not just commercial districts.

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📌 Let Us Breathe Abilene Community Complex

Investing in people. Revitalizing neighborhoods. Building Abilene’s future.