Crisis Nursery receives tax credits, sets opening date

The Missouri Department of Economic Development tax-credit program helps not-for-profit organizations raise private-sector funds by offering partial state tax credits. Businesses can make donations and receive up to 50 percent back in credits.

The crisis nursery, also called Isabel’s House, will provide residential care to children when there is potential for abuse or neglect at home.

Executive Director Gretchen Gambon said the organization is conducting an active campaign for donations that began earlier this year, when the crisis nursery received $250,000 in Youth Opportunities Program tax credits. Eligible donors will be provided credits from either YOP or NAP, depending on the criteria they meet.

The $1.3 million crisis nursery is a signature project of Junior League of Springfield. The 9,640-square-foot facility is located at 2750 W. Bennett St. and will be able to house up to 20 children ages 12 and younger for up to 30 days.

Other services will include support to children’s caregivers such as education, parenting skills workshops and referrals to other community agencies.

A public dedication celebration is planned for 11 a.m. June 25 at the nursery. Tours will be provided.

“We’re very excited, and we’ll be open to have kids on June 26,” said Brooke O’Reilly, chairwoman of the crisis nursery’s board.

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