Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center
Ten years ago, our agency was facing a challenge that would ultimately shape the future of child advocacy in Elmore County. We knew there was a growing need for a local child advocacy center so children and families wouldn’t have to travel long distances during some of the hardest moments of their lives. What began as a satellite office of Child Protect — and later became Butterfly Bridge’s Elmore County satellite office — needed a permanent home.
We searched for months, touring multiple properties across the county. Many of the spaces had potential, but the rental rates and renovation requirements were far beyond what our nonprofit budget could sustain. Doors kept closing, and we weren’t sure how we would ever find a space that was both suitable and affordable…