NICF Facilitates Land Donation to Local Youth Center

Northern Indiana Community Foundation (NICF) recently facilitated the donation of a large property to its local youth center, ensuring the future of the property in the process.

RapidView LLC donated the former Schnabeltier property and buildings to The Outlet Youth Center of Rochester through NICF. The Outlet Youth Center provides a safe, structured environment for all Fulton County area youth.

RapidView operated the Schnabeltier production facility since 2014, until its recent closure. “We always viewed Schnabeltier as a way to give back to the community, and it only seemed right that we could use this building to help support and expand the important work that the Outlet Youth Center is doing in our community, “Kris Robison, Partner and CFO of RapidView, said.

“The gift of this property will allow us to greatly expand our services, provide outdoor activities and opens up many new programing possibilities for the kids that attend our programs and events. Owning our own building was the next step, as we were already outgrowing our current location. We are incredibly thankful for the donation of this facility, and the kindness Rapid View has shown us since we opened our doors in 2020,” said Patience Hisey, Director of The Outlet Youth Center.

The property located on Apache Drive includes 2.22 acres and two buildings totaling 10,740 square feet. The donation also includes furniture, fixtures, and appliances that the Outlet can repurpose. The donation of the property will free up funds that The Outlet were spending on rent and maintenance of their current location and ensure that they have a permanent home as they expand in the future.

The Outlet Youth Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. If you wish to donate to their efforts please visit https://www.theoutletyouthcenter.org/donate or call 574-223-5437.