PHASE 1 · OPEN THE GROUND FLOOR
A place to gather
Complete the slab and essentials to welcome the community.
US$19,984*To complete this phase. Ground-floor construction is funded.
THE VISION PROJECT · BBUTO, UGANDA
A place to belong.
A future you can be a part of.
Your gift helps families find support, children join community activities, and neighbours gather in a permanent home in Bbuto, Uganda.
Help open the doorsGive through Parrella Foundation. Select “A Real Impact”.
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YOUR GENEROSITY AT WORK
Together, we’re building a place to belong.
Our goalUS$170,075.94
30.1% receivedReceivedPledged (not yet received)
RECEIVED SO FAR
US$51,190including funds already used
How this total is calculated
- Land and foundationIncludes US$5,000 from the founders’ family; Parrella Foundation helped with the land purchase.
- US$43,000
- Professional fees paid separately
- US$1,800
- Ground-floor contribution received
- US$6,390
- Total received
- US$51,190
Land secured. Foundation complete.
Ground-floor stage funded.
- Additionally pledged
- US$13,000
Blue shows received funds. Yellow shows pledges, not yet received. All amounts are USD.
Help take the next stepNEXT MILESTONE · AIMING FOR DECEMBER 2026
Finish the slab.
Open the doors.
A ground-floor home for Sunday gatherings and community activities.
Land purchased · Foundation complete · Ground floor fundedWith support through Parrella Foundation and the founders’ family.
*Includes an estimated opening allowance. Pledges are shown separately.
ONE CONNECTED COMMUNITY CENTRE
One mission. Three phases.
PHASE 2 · COMPLETE THE BUILDING
More room to serve
Build the upper floor and roof, and complete the remaining building finishes and equipment.
US$46,575To complete the upper floor and remaining building work.
PHASE 3 · SECURE ADJOINING LAND
Secure our future space
Time-sensitive: the owner could sell to another buyer.
US$40,000Help secure the land now, alongside construction.
Land purchase only; future construction is separate.
The full goal also includes US$49,390 in funded land, foundation and ground-floor work, US$4,500 in professional fees and approvals, and US$9,626.94 for unexpected costs (6% contingency).
YOUR SUPPORT, ACCOUNTED FOR
The project budget
USD · Updated October 2026
View the full cost breakdown US$170,075.94
| Project item | Budget (USD) |
|---|---|
| Land purchase and foundation | US$43,000 |
| Ground floor, before finishing | US$6,390 |
| Slab above the ground floor | US$12,484 |
| First floor, before finishing | US$6,390 |
| Roofing | US$14,175 |
| Doors and windows | US$5,610 |
| Electrical | US$2,900 |
| Internal/external finishing and plumbing | US$15,000 |
| Professional fees and approvals | US$4,500 |
| Furniture and opening equipment allowance | US$10,000 |
| Neighbouring land purchase | US$40,000 |
| Subtotal | US$160,449 |
| Contingency (6% of subtotal) | US$9,626.94 |
| Total estimated project cost | US$170,075.94 |
Based on itemized contractor estimates. The US$7,500 opening allowance is included within these costs, not added to them. Furniture is budgeted as an allowance.
Funding and scope
- Still needed in received funds
- US$118,885.94
- Still to raise if all pledges arrive
- US$105,885.94
This campaign funds the current building and adjoining land purchase. Construction on the adjoining land will be a future project.
Making every gift count
We aim to deliver this project on budget, making every gift go further through careful purchasing and good value, while maintaining quality and safety.
BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER
There is a place for you in this story.
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