The board of the Chestnut Hill Community Centre (CHCC) held an event at Matines Café on June 10 to raise funds for the next phase of renovations to the building at 8419 Germantown Ave.
The historic building, known as the Woodward Community Centre, has been undergoing construction under the management of The Sivel Group (TSG). The proposed use of the building includes office space for local nonprofits, a meeting room, and rental commercial space.
CHCC and TSG launched a GoFundMe several months ago for the project. With the foundation of the building now complete, next steps include …
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The board of the Chestnut Hill Community Centre (CHCC) held an event at Matines Café on June 10 to raise funds for the next phase of renovations to the building at 8419 Germantown Ave.
The historic building, known as the Woodward Community Centre, has been undergoing construction under the management of The Sivel Group (TSG). The proposed use of the building includes office space for local nonprofits, a meeting room, and rental commercial space.
CHCC and TSG launched a GoFundMe several months ago for the project. With the foundation of the building now complete, next steps include finishing the interior and installing an elevator.
At the fundraising event — despite a thunderstorm outside — stakeholders and community members gathered in the cafe to share conversation, enjoy refreshments, and show their support for the future community hub. Attendees participated in a raffle, with prizes such as four tickets to a Phillies game and a free wine tasting for two.
David Contosta, a professor at Chestnut Hill College for more than 50 years, presented a talk about the history of the building, which has been in use for more than a century, and the story of the Houston-Woodward family.
According to Contosta, George Woodward and Gertrude Houston Woodward bought the building in the early 1900s for $13,000. They later donated it for community use, and it has since served as a post for World War I relief efforts, 1919 influenza pandemic care, and a community meeting space.
Search “Supporting Chestnut Hill’s Community Center” on gofundme.com to donate.
Maggie Dougherty can be reached at Margaret@chestnuthilllocal.com.
