Dear Friends of Lake City Partners,

You did it. Because of the generosity of our community, the Aurora Oaks Birthday Campaign has officially concluded—and together, we raised $62,070 from 113 donations, surpassing our $50,000 goal by more than $12,000. We are overwhelmed with gratitude. 

What began as a campaign to address urgent health and safety repairs became something much bigger: a community-wide investment in the future of the Aurora Oaks Shelter and the people who depend on it every day.

Your support is already making a difference. Thanks to your donations, the leaking roof at Aurora Oaks has been repaired, protecting the shelter and the people inside. The funds will be used to complete the remaining planned repairs, including improvements to the heating and hot water systems. We will also address the failing cold storage for food items. If there are any additional funds, we will address other critical building needs as they arise, helping ensure the shelter remains safe, warm, and welcoming.

To everyone who donated, shared the campaign, encouraged others to give, or helped spread the word: thank you. This achievement belongs to all of us. We look forward to sharing project updates and celebrating the impact you have made possible.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Sue Bennett, Interim Executive Director, Lake City Partners