Volunteers tore out old carpet, hung sheet rock, applied fresh paint, sanitized hundreds of toys, and installed new doors, cabinets and carpet in the food service area.

NARI members also will support the center throughout the year with clothing and toy drives, and will donate a portion of proceeds from NARI’s Remodeled Homes Tour in April.

“It’s going to be an ongoing project, two to three years,” Roach said. “I think it’s a great organization.”

The Children’s Place specializes in therapy and healing for young children who have survived abuse, neglect and trauma. The nonprofit agency, founded in 1978, provides therapists in a day treatment program for infants and children up to age 6, and comprehensive assessment, evaluation and evidence-based treatment for children younger than 8 years old.

“Our building has not been significantly updated since we moved into it 20 years ago,” said Roxanne Hill, vice president of development.

Hill said the center was in desperate need of renovation work.

“Since all of our money goes towards our programs, we have limited resources to update the facility,” she said. “We are thrilled that Kansas City NARI has so generously volunteered to help us.”