Success Capital Campaign Improves Quality and Reach of Services

PPL’s three-year capital campaign came to a close in early 2005.

Financially, PPL’s capital campaign was very successful, exceeding the $10.8 million goal by raising just over $12 million. A heartfelt thank you is extended to committee members who made this campaign possible, our inimitable committee co-chairs and friends Joyce and Dick McFarland, the 200+ donors who generously contributed to the campaign, PPL staff who provide thoughtful and effective programming to participants every day, and to you, our large base of community supporters who care about PPL’ s mission and efforts in and for the Twin Cities. Thank you to all who contributed to that success.

The overarching goal of PPL’s capital campaign was to help make PPL a permanent resource to low-income families and individuals of the Twin Cities. Key goals were to centralize programming at a new Service Center and at the Emma B. Howe Learning Center, relocate PPL Industries in a new location and perform mechanical upgrades, and create Working Capital Funds to support the creation, preservation and maintenance of affordable housing across the metropolitan area. All the campaign goals were met. (See photos captions on this page for highlights.) Most importantly, the success has led to improved programs and significant additional programs to help people help themselves on the path to a more self-sufficient future.

Results

The Service Center

PPL open the handicapped accessible Center in 2004, as a centralized loca-tion for participants to access Affordable Housing information and PPL Support Services. Additional space increased the comfort and professionalism of participants and the efficiency of staff. Consolidating operational expenses by bringing five service locations under one roof increased the agency’s financial stability.

PPL Emma B. Howe Learning Center

A successful classroom-based job training program grew with additional partnerships, expanded programs, and the creation of a computer lab. As a result of creating the Learning Center, one-on-one help and a broad spectrum of employment, education and technology-based resources are now available in the Center, which welcomes all comers.

Creation of working capital

PPL increased its financial stability for the:

  • Operating reserve
  • Housing opportunity fund
  • Property maintenance fund
  • Program start up

PPL Industries

Centralized space in a contemporary manufacturing facility has increased the business’ capacity to serve hard-to-employ individuals.