Ozanam Inn Day Space

Small Center Engagement

Ozanam Inn features a covered outdoor space to accommodate a safe daytime seating area for its clients. Small Center worked closely with staff and clientele to understand the needs of the space, including seating, shade, storage, weather protection, and more; the structure and seating provides better access to Ozanam’s many client services, including meal distribution and health service appointments. The project team both designed and built the new daytime space, providing a place of respite for Ozanam’s clients, who with comfortable access to regular services can more easily pursue a path to success.

Partner Organization

As a special work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Ozanam Inn’s immediate priority is to offer aid and comfort to the poor and needy in the community by offering the most basic needs, (shelter, food and clothing), in addition to case management and counseling, job and life skills training, physical, dental and mental healthcare treatment, legal counsel and more. Staff and volunteers work with each client’s individual needs to create a path for success.

Outcome

The completed project improved the outdoor space available to Ozanam’s clients, providing a comfortable, social, and inspirational area with better access to the many services available on-site. A final booklet outlines the design and construction process, and details the completed end product.

Collaborators

Ozanam Inn

• Deacon Baggio S. DiGiovanni
• Reneé Blanche
• Clarence Adams
• Staff, Program Volunteers, and Clientele