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How
Will Kathy's House Be Funded?
Through
tax deductible donations from individuals, charitable organizations
and churches, Kathy's House hopes to welcome it's first
residents by the end of 2001. The
expected cost of purchasing and furnishing the home is $350,000.
Ongoing costs such as insurance, upkeep, house parents'
salaries and supplies are budgeted at $60,000 annually.
While each resident of Kathy's House will be eligible for
limited state financial assistance to help, we anticipate
a need for ongoing charitable contributions to maintain
the standard of living we hope our women will achieve.
What
About Existing Group Homes?
There
are currently about 200 adults in Pinellas County, Florida
awaiting placement in group homes. The wait normally lasts
five to ten years. The state of Florida and the county are
extremely anxious for independents to take the initiative
in creating new private group homes.
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