The first phase of our capital campaign explored the idea of adding onto our existing facility. However, due to being landlocked, the addition would not have sufficiently addressed all of the challenges noted above. A feasibility study showed that our donors understood the need and supported our mission and growth, but not in the current location. During this process, we were introduced to the previous owners of the Beach Building, who believed in our mission and became willing to sell.

This space alleviates all our current facility limitations and allows us to add programming that is very needed in our community and among our survivors.

• All housing and programming will take place under one secure roof.
• There are 22 total apartments including studios, 1-bedroom with den, and 2-bedroom to accommodate families of all sizes.
• The entire 3-story building is ADA accessible.
• Due to the apartment-style living, we will be able to welcome survivors fleeing with pets. We will be the 4th shelter in WI to do so!

Emergency Shelter will utilize all 11 apartments on the 2nd floor, expanding from 37 beds to 64 beds.

In the 11 apartments on the 3rd floor, we will launch a new Transitional Housing program, providing up to 2 years for survivors to develop the life skills necessary to be self-sufficient in the long-term.

This space will also allow for expanded partnerships with a large conference room for trainings and two dedicated community partner offices, where outside agencies will be able to host office hours or conduct appointments with our clients, reducing barriers to survivors accessing other critically needed services.

The property has been sold to another Oshkosh nonprofit, Solutions Recovery.

They will expand their sober living program for those recovering from substance use disorder. We are happy that after more than 30 years as Christine Ann’s home, this beautiful historic building will be in good hands and continue to serve the community.

Our previous facility is 19,000 sq. ft. and the Beach Building is 36,000 sq. ft. Our Emergency Shelter has increased from 37 beds to 64 beds, with 11 additional apartments for Transitional Housing. This more than doubled our capacity to shelter and support survivors.

$7 million

Funds have come from a variety of benefactors including:

• City of Oshkosh and Winnebago County
• Sale of our current property at 206 Algoma Blvd
• Many corporate, foundation, and individual donors
• A board-designated portion of a bequest received in 2022

Click HERE for the most up-to-date information! Consider a donation to help us reach the finish line. Your gift will be matched $1 for $1 (up to $250,000) thanks to Otto Bremmer Trust and the Christine Ann board of directors.

There are many ways to support our exciting next step:

• Financial donations: Donate today and your gift will be matched $1 for $1 (up to $250,000) thanks to Otto Bremmer Trust and the Christine Ann board of directors. For gifts of stock, email Emily at grantwriter@christineann.net.
• In-kind donations: See our Walmart and Amazon wish lists below to purchase items needed to stock our Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing units.
• Volunteer: We need help with cleaning, stocking storage areas, and more. Email Anise at anise@christineann.net for individual or group opportunities!
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