SEEDS OF HOPE

Signs of progress visible at new women’s campus

This summer, seeds are sprouting on Lifeline’s property near the airport. Seeds of hope.

Since the men’s Ballard County campus was purchased in 2022, dreams of a new women’s campus have blossomed. First, in 2023, Lifeline purchased 45 acres at 8650 Old Highway 60 with plans to develop a women’s campus similar in scope to the 45-acre men’s campus.

Last year, Lifeline announced a $13 million fundraising campaign to fund both campuses and provide for staffing and long-term financial sustainability.

This spring, those seeds of hope took root, as construction of the women’s campus began with the first two buildings – the chapel and the administration buildings.

“This summer, we hope to have them both under roof,” said contractor Kenny Hunt, long-time Lifeline board member, “and well on our way to framing the two dormitories and the dining hall.”

When completed in 2027, the women’s campus will include a chapel, housing, dining, educational, counseling and administrative space.

Hunt, the retired founder of A&K Construction, said the new campus provides space to meet future needs of Lifeline. “We were totally landlocked on Morgan Lane,” he said.

Women will move to the new campus within two years from Morgan Lane, the site of the original men’s campus. At that time, the board will determine use for the old campus, considering needs ranging from a men’s sober living campus to outpatient services.