Date: 1/29/2026

Title: FA Reaches First ARK-itects Fundraising Campaign Goal of $1 Million

We are excited to share that we have reached the first goal in our ARK-itects Fundraising Campaign to build a new programming hub and recreational space. This means that renovations on the former Jax building in Ames can begin in order to turn it into a new office and programming space for Friendship Ark. We are grateful for every donation that has come in and look forward to keeping the momentum going to raise all of the funds needed to complete this project moving forward and adding the recreational space which we will share with the athletes of The Arc of Story County and the Ames community.