A move to secure up to $1 million in funding for the construction of a new United Way service facility in Pueblo, Colorado could be decided just over two weeks from now.
The United Way of Pueblo County wants to build what it is calling a “central hub” that will be designed to provide office and meeting space to other area non-profits providing an array of services for county residents.
Many of those non-profits have reported significant demands for help and assistance since the Covid-19 outbreak.
What is being called the Nonprofit Leadership, Empowerment and Development Center is expected to cost around $1.7 million to build. The proposed two-story structure will measure around 10,000 square feet. A site for the center has not yet been determined.
If approved, the $1 million would be drawn from federal American Rescue Plan Act funding earlier granted to Pueblo. As of late last year, Pueblo had received just under $37 million in ARPA funding for a variety of community and health-related projects.
The Pueblo City Council is expected to vote on the $1 million request during its upcoming January 27 meeting.
By Garry Boulard
