The Salvation Army of Birmingham (SA) constructed a new Center of Hope to expand their service offerings, including emergency and transitional housing, workforce development, education services, life skills training career center including GEDs, meal services, and an administration building. Over 13,000 people benefit from SA’s services annually and 100% of these are low‐income individuals. SA’s operations divert thousands of tons of waste per year from landfills, including recycling about 2.8mm pieces per year of various consumer goods. The Center also incorporated numerous LEED efficiency features.