DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority has been awarded a grant of up to $550,000 to build a 6,000-square foot Community Learning Center on property near Cardinal Village in Danville.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $1,443,000 with $667,000 being provided by DRHA and $175,000 contributed from the City of Danville. $51,000 must still be to be raised to complete the building and an additional $50,000 is needed to furnish and outfit the facility.

DRHA will own and operate the new community learning center and it will serve the youth and families of Cardinal Village and the surrounding neighborhood. There will be four offices, a library/computer room, commercial kitchen, exercise room and 2,000 square foot of recreation space.

The project is scheduled for completion by summer.