Harbor House has successfully completed its historic capital campaign for the new Lorena Panozzo Center for Domestic Violence Services and Prevention.
“The generosity of this community continues to encourage the Harbor House Staff and Board of Directors,” stated John Fitts, Chair of the Harbor House Board of Directors. “We have traditionally been focused on strengthening the operations of Harbor House. This campaign has broadened our outlook and reach, establishing new mission partners in our life-saving work. Thanks to these partners, we have exceeded our goal.”
The completion of the 12,000-square-foot Center is anticipated for June 2027. The Center will include 12 safe and welcoming living units of varying sizes, more confidential offices, and additional collaborative program spaces, each designed to provide privacy, dignity, and a safe place for healing.
Harbor House has been pursuing a history-making $4.5 million project to build the Lorena Panozzo Center. A $2 million grant obtained in partnership with the City of Kankakee and an investment of $500,000 from Harbor House’s reserves meant the organization needed a $2 million investment from the community.
Through the financial support of individuals, municipalities, faith communities, and businesses, Harbor House has received gifts and pledges of over $2.1 million toward the campaign.
“As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, we at Harbor House pause with hearts full of gratitude for the community’s care and support for survivors and our work,” noted Jenny Schoenwetter, Harbor House Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful for every gift that enabled us to reach this goal.”
