Silo Signals First Sign Of AWL's Relocation
May 11, 2017 at 7:21 p.m.
By Dan [email protected]
The animal rescue shelter has been operating at its facility north of U.S. 30 on the eastern edge of Warsaw for several decades, but has been planning to renovate and expand a building a mile away just south of U.S. 30.
On Wednesday, AWL took a step forward as it celebrated the initial steps of its first phase with the installation of a 21-foot silo that will eventually be a large free-roaming cat room.
The silo will eventually be connected to the existing building at the corner of U.S. 30 and CR 325E.
Chore-Time Brock and Hochstettler Grains covered the cost to purchase and install the silo.
Brock issued a statement saying the company “is proud to support the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League in their endeavors to provide safe and healthy homes for pets and to help them find loving owners. It is our desire that with the addition of the Brock grain bin to the Animal Welfare League's new site, greater awareness will be raised for pets in need.”
Official say they believe the iconic structure will be a beacon to welcome visitors to the facility.
The current shelter is about 4,500 square feet and the new one will be twice as big.
AWL Executive Director Darla McCammon said she hopes the installation of the silo will invigorate fundraising efforts.
More than $800,000 has already been generated through donations and fundraisers, but officials believe the total cost for the project will far exceed $1 million.
An unnamed donor has been matching donations, which has culminated in a total of $200,000 and continues to make the offer.
“Now is a great time to donate because we have a terrific donor who has given us a large matching grant. Your dollars donated will double in value, so please help us get across this finish line so we can get on with Phase Two,” said Woody Zimmerman, an AWL board member.
The shelter is once again selling coupon books that have a total value of $2,000 and cost $59. A barbecue fundraiser also is planned for this summer, McCammon said.
The future facility will include a state-of-the-art laboratory for sick animals, a conference room and separate areas for dogs and cats.
AWL often gives tours to students and other groups and they hope to expand that in the future.
Long-term plans could include a dog park since the new property spans five acres, McCammon said.
“We want it to become more of a community center as well as a shelter,” she said.
Details of the new facility can be seen at AWL’s website, which can be found at awlwarsaw.com.
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The animal rescue shelter has been operating at its facility north of U.S. 30 on the eastern edge of Warsaw for several decades, but has been planning to renovate and expand a building a mile away just south of U.S. 30.
On Wednesday, AWL took a step forward as it celebrated the initial steps of its first phase with the installation of a 21-foot silo that will eventually be a large free-roaming cat room.
The silo will eventually be connected to the existing building at the corner of U.S. 30 and CR 325E.
Chore-Time Brock and Hochstettler Grains covered the cost to purchase and install the silo.
Brock issued a statement saying the company “is proud to support the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League in their endeavors to provide safe and healthy homes for pets and to help them find loving owners. It is our desire that with the addition of the Brock grain bin to the Animal Welfare League's new site, greater awareness will be raised for pets in need.”
Official say they believe the iconic structure will be a beacon to welcome visitors to the facility.
The current shelter is about 4,500 square feet and the new one will be twice as big.
AWL Executive Director Darla McCammon said she hopes the installation of the silo will invigorate fundraising efforts.
More than $800,000 has already been generated through donations and fundraisers, but officials believe the total cost for the project will far exceed $1 million.
An unnamed donor has been matching donations, which has culminated in a total of $200,000 and continues to make the offer.
“Now is a great time to donate because we have a terrific donor who has given us a large matching grant. Your dollars donated will double in value, so please help us get across this finish line so we can get on with Phase Two,” said Woody Zimmerman, an AWL board member.
The shelter is once again selling coupon books that have a total value of $2,000 and cost $59. A barbecue fundraiser also is planned for this summer, McCammon said.
The future facility will include a state-of-the-art laboratory for sick animals, a conference room and separate areas for dogs and cats.
AWL often gives tours to students and other groups and they hope to expand that in the future.
Long-term plans could include a dog park since the new property spans five acres, McCammon said.
“We want it to become more of a community center as well as a shelter,” she said.
Details of the new facility can be seen at AWL’s website, which can be found at awlwarsaw.com.
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