Jim Bogle was succeeded by Vicki Kraft as President and CEO, and Newhouse announced the first New Beginnings Major Gifts Campaign with the goal of raising sufficient funds to meet the facility renovation and upgrade needs with work beginning in spring 2016. Campaign funds were devoted to the following priority needs: installing a security gate and fencing; upgrading the shelter entryway and parking area; replacing the roof; upgrading the 22 residential rooms and living areas; upgrading the commercial kitchen; replacing the outdated HVAC system; purchasing a 15-passenger van; replacing the outdated phone system; and upgrading the computer technology.









