(Atlantic, Iowa) – Vision Atlantic Board President Christina Bateman, Wednesday evening, updated the Atlantic City Council on fundraising efforts for the non-profit organization’s housing, and other projects.

Bateman said they need about $4.5-to 5-million dollars in signed pledges by the end of December, in order to unlock an $8.6 million matching grant from the Charles E. Lakin Foundation. Pledges can be made through the end of the year and can be paid over a span of four years. Bateman said they have different groups working on that. More specifically, with regard to the housing project, she construction work should begin soon.

Through Vision Atlantic’s efforts, an $84million project will bring 142 new housing units, expand the YMCA, and build a 300-capacity childcare development center.

For more information and updates, visit www.visionatlantic.org.