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Public commenter proposes Portage Manor be converted into survivor retreat; offers nonprofit plan
Summary
Anne Mayer proposed converting Portage Manor into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit survivor retreat for human trafficking survivors, outlined partnerships and a low-cost lease idea, and requested the board consider her bid for the property.
During the public-comment period, Anne Mayer of Mishawaka told commissioners she wished to place an "official bid" for Portage Manor and proposed converting the property into a nonprofit retreat and services site for survivors of human trafficking. Mayer introduced herself with professional credentials: "My name is Anne Mayer. I live at 1617 Southwood Drive in Mishawaka, Indiana. I am a Juris Doctorate...I'm an MSW candidate."
Mayer described a plan to repurpose some building space into small efficiency units, to partner with academic and nonprofit organizations, and to lease land at low cost for related facilities. She suggested partnerships with local institutions and national foundations and asked the board to consider leasing land and working with community partners to support the proposed survivor retreat. Commissioners thanked her for the comment; no formal action was taken during the meeting.
