On Monday morning, Safe Children Coalition announced the public phase of their Youth Shelter campaign. According to officials, the fundraising phases started 24 months ago and have raised $7 million so far.

The goal is $9 million and will go towards the construction of a new Youth Shelter.

Jacqueline House, the Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement, said it will help the organization serve more at-risk youths for decades.

House said the new Youth Shelter will be built at 4409 Sawyer Road in Sarasota which is right down the street from Wilkinson Elementary School.

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