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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFUNDRAISING BACKGROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The organization has consistently grown and evolved to address the needs of both mothers and children in recovery. The fundraising journey to support Blue Monarch\u2019s expansion has been as transformative as the mission itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe started having one major fundraising event, and so the purpose of that fundraising event has changed through the years,\u201d Binkley explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The funds raised initially aimed at replacing the roofs on the original buildings on the property. As the needs grew, so did the goals. Subsequent banquets raised money for new cottages in the transitional program and to acquire adjacent land, expanding the campus from 50 to 108 acres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fundraising efforts have continued to support the growing population of women and children the organization serves. According to Binkley, one key to Blue Monarch’s success is its intentional focus on both the mothers’ and children’s recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe focus on the child’s recovery as much as we do the moms,\u201d Binkley said. \u201cWe also have a very rich sober parenting program. A lot of our moms have come from homes where they didn’t observe healthy parenting. In the early years of Blue Monarch, I think we really recognized that if we didn’t help them learn how to parent their children, then dealing with the stress of that could end up being the biggest trigger for relapse.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n As Blue Monarch has grown, it has been important to ensure that the expansion does not compromise the quality of its services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe probably spent two years really studying how we can grow without compromising the integrity of the services that we provide, and we wanted to make sure that every single family would get the same rich experience.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n CHALLENGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The journey to this point, however, has been far from simple. Binkley reflected on the challenge of designing the new facility, admitting that it was even more difficult than expected.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWell, I really feel like in our minds, we\u2019ve been working on it for several years,\u201d she shared. \u201cBut when we started working on the design, that\u00a0was challenging. We initially thought we needed a 12,000-square-foot building, and I spent countless hours working on the design plan.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n The process involved close collaboration with the staff, reviewing plans, imagining daily workflows, and identifying the purpose of each space. Binkley recalled that despite her experience designing buildings, this one was by far the most challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “This one was probably the most challenging, making sure it would function the way we needed it to,” Binkley recalled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, after much deliberation, the team realized they needed a building twice the size they had originally thought: 24,000 square feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “We’ve terribly outgrown our space. Every problem we had always pointed back to the same solution \u2014 if we could just have more space.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n This larger space will provide the necessary room for all the programs and services Blue Monarch offers, ensuring that the organization can continue its critical work of healing and transformation without compromise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A COMMUNITY UNITED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This new building is garnering a lot of attention, and the excitement surrounding it is even more obvious. Community members meet each construction update Binkley shares on social media with an outpouring of support and excitement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearly 700 individuals, churches, businesses, and foundations have contributed to the project, making redemption possible for many families all over Middle Tennessee. It’s a true community effort, with donations ranging from modest amounts to six-figure sums, all fueled by a shared passion for Blue Monarch’s mission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a community effort. And it’s been an enthusiastic community effort,\u201d she explained. \u201cThey’re not really trying to make an impression on anyone \u2014 they are absolutely giving from their heart, and they really are genuinely passionate about the work that we do, and so through the years, that has really been important to me. We\u2019ve been very fortunate that people find out about what we do and then just fall in love with it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s exciting progress ahead, and Binkley shared that the team is still rallying to raise the\u00a0necessary funds for the project. She invites everyone to lend their support, whether through prayers for its successful completion, financial contributions, volunteering their time via the website, or donating essential items like toilet paper and paper towels. Every little bit helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n GREAT THINGS AHEAD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s easy to imagine the laughter of children playing and the determined voices of mothers reclaiming their lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This new facility brings hope for brighter days ahead, putting the power of empathy on display. When the doors finally open, it will be a triumph for every woman who has found the strength to change her life, every child who has rediscovered joy, and every supporter who dared to believe in the possibility of a brighter future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here in rural Tennessee, Blue Monarch is proving that with faith, determination, and a little help from friends both near and far, miracles don’t just happen \u2014 they’re built with love and empathy. GN <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SUSAN BINKLEY walks the construction site with both pride and purpose, her eyes scanning the 24,000-square-foot building. The sun catches the gleaming metal roof of a sprawling barn-like structure, its silhouette rising against rolling farmland like a promise coming to life. 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