The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) launched its Building a Brighter Future for Hamilton County & Hoosier Animals Capital Campaign in November 2018.
On Wednesday, the organization, along with local dignitaries, broke ground on the state-of-the-art 40,000 square-foot facility in Fishers. The new facility will allow the organization to save more lives, expand community outreach programs and provide a happier and healthier life for the animals of Hamilton County.
In attendance were Hamilton County public officials, HSHC staff, board members, lead volunteers, corporate sponsors, and key supporters and donors who have contributed to the capital campaign.
Remarks were made by Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, a Meyer Najem representative, HSHC Board Chair Kim Ebert, HSHC President and CEO Rebecca Stevens, Hamilton County Council President Rick McKinney, Fishers Council President Cecilia Coble, and Steve Cage, the donor for whom the new facility will be named.
“Building this brighter future for the animals has been a decade-long, labor of love,” said Stevens. “Watching it all unfold is surreal, and literally, a dream come true.”
The Humane Society for Hamilton County is on track to move into the world class facility designed by Curran Architecture and built by Meyer Najem in the Spring of 2021. HSHC is currently at $12.5 million in cash and pledges toward the $14 million campaign goal to cover the cost of construction and establish an operating endowment.
For more information on the campaign, naming opportunities, and how you can help, please visit HSHCBrighterFuture.com.