Isaiah 117 House Expanding Operations in Elizabethton, Tennessee
Expansion Ahead for Resource Center Serving Foster Kids
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – The Isaiah 117 House, an Elizabethton-based non-profit organization providing transitional services for children entering the foster care system, announced a major expansion plan for its resource center on April 23rd, 2024.
The Isaiah 117 House sets a strong presence for its immense contribution to the community, devoting its efforts to caring for children sidelined by circumstances beyond their control, and subsequently placed in foster care. The organization is unique in its approach of offering a safe, loving intermediate space for children awaiting foster care placement.
Expanding to a National Training Center
The resource center, based in Elizabethton, is gearing up for a significant expansion, made possible through a generous donation from the Eastman Credit Union. The impending expansion will transform the center into a national training center and an integral meeting place. The development will not only augment the physical space but will significantly enhance the organization’s scope by inviting stakeholders from across the nation to learn about their mission, strategies, and structure of service.
“We have done our best to train people from a distance virtually,” shared Corey Paulson, the Director of development at Isaiah 117 House. “Participants do come to town, but we’ve had to use various spaces, like churches and other facilities. We have longed for an ability to have them here on campus to soak in the culture of what we do.”
First Phase Completion Expected by Fall 2024
The considerable undertaking of expanding the resource center will roll out in phases, with the first phase expected to be completed by Fall 2024. This phase includes creating a facility almost 2,000 square feet in size, aimed at providing improved amenities for the children and better training facilities.
Isaiah 117 House remains steadfast in its pursuit of providing a sense of security and comfort to children during the crucial period of transitioning into a foster home. With this expansion, the organization is poised to elevate its impact, accommodating more children and sharing its successful model with aspiring entities nationwide.
As we continue to witness the philanthropic strides of organizations like Isaiah 117 House, it is with anticipation we watch the promising growth this expansion will undoubtedly bring not only to Elizabethton, but potentially to communities across the nation.
