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December of 2002 the property at 701 East Columbia Street in Springfield
was purchased to house all of the Clark County operations for Springfield
Catholic Social Services in one location. This was the former location
of Pentaflex Inc. Renovation work for this 62,000 square foot facility is divided into four phases. The first phase, involving renovation for the administrative offices previously located on East High Street, was completed in April of 2003. The second phase, involving a new food pantry and office area, reception area, and classroom space for the Work Experience Program has been completed. The future phase three and four work will involve structural repairs to the floor areas throughout the food warehouse, new office space for the warehouse and other associated interior and exterior improvements. Funds for this renovation work has been achieved through donations and gifts from individuals, corporate and foundation sources. Two significant grants have been allocated from federal government appropriations in the amount of $178,830 and $300,000 earmarked for the renovation work. Congressman Dave Hobson and his staff have been essential in assisting with the federal appropriations.
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