Founder Bobby Hayes was hoping to get his hands on an old provincial building on Paradise Row but the province has sold the building.
Hayes tells CHSJ News he wasn't surprised that the building was sold but he is still disappointed.
He says the group does not need a large or extravagant building and he will press on to find a place for the children.
The Joshua Group provides activities and support for underprivileged children.
MLA Margaret Ann-Blaney has worked with Hayes on the project but she says the building on Paradise Row would have required costly upgrades in order to be a suitable place.
