La Luz begins construction project

The nonprofit La Luz Center is revitalizing its Greger Street campus with a 2,400-square-foot building to replace and enlarge cramped, outdated office space.

In 2012, La Luz was awarded a $25,000 Impact100 grant to remodel its decades-old building to provide privacy for client interviews. Also recognizing the importance of offering suitable areas for La Luz clients and adequate working space for staff and volunteers, First 5 and Sonoma County Health Services made significant donations to the remodel effort.

But when actual architectural planning began, it became apparent that replacing, not remodeling, the 1940s bungalow was the more practical move. Initial plans were drawn up, and the County has signed off on all permitting issues.

Phase two of a $1.5 million capital campaign to complete the project is underway.