The PLACE

Today, we are proud to recognize and celebrate Ent Credit Union (soon to be Wings!) for their extraordinary generosity and commitment to our community.

Ent has joined The PLACE as a Presenting Sponsor of our annual Off the Street Breakfast. We are so grateful to Ent for making this leadership investment in our mission and the people we serve! THANK YOU ENT!

If you didn't know, their support extends far beyond financial contributions—throughout the years, the Ent team and their members have consistently shown up as volunteers, advocates, and partners, dedicating their time and energy to help strengthen our community.

We are deeply grateful for this incredible gift and for the longstanding relationship we share with Ent. Their continued commitment demonstrates the power of community partnership and the impact we can create when organizations come together in service of others.

Thank you, Ent, for your generosity, your volunteer spirit, and your unwavering support. We look forward to helping them unveil their new name, Wings, at next month's breakfast. We are honored to partner with you in making a difference.

Will you be joining us July 23rd? Get your tickets to Off the Street Breakfast 2026 here! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/offthestreetbreakfast2026/event/offthestreetbreakfast2026/

CONGRATS to our four amazing young people who graduated from Diakonia’s Home Builder’s Institute (HBI) Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training! 🎉

These four leaders showed incredible commitment, determination, and resilience throughout the program — and they finished strong! We are so proud of the hard work, growth, and perseverance each of them demonstrated along the way.

Programs like this are possible because of the support of our community partners who walk alongside our youth, encourage them, and help create opportunities for success. Your investment in young people truly makes a lasting impact.

Congratulations again to our graduates! Your future is bright and we can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you!

Project Diakonia’s 8-week Home Builders Institute (HBI) Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training gives young adults hands-on construction experience, industry-recognized credentials, career readiness support, and exposure to multiple skilled trades. Students build practical skills in construction safety, tools and materials, construction math, employability, and professional communication while also receiving professional mentorship, resume support, mock interviews, and connections to employers and apprenticeship opportunities. More than just job training, the program helps young people build confidence, consistency, and a pathway toward long-term stability and adulthood. Special thanks to our instructors and mentors Jim, Zion, Blake, Alex, and Clint for investing in and walking alongside these students every step of the way!