After years of talking about redeveloping the Eastmorland Community Center triangle, it is finally starting to happen! The current building at 3565 Tulane Ave. is scheduled to be taken down in August 2025, with 12 months of concurrent construction of both the community center and planned workforce housing.
The neighbors interviewed during the feasibility phase of the capital campaign gave us confidence in kicking off a capital campaign this month with a goal of $1.5 million!
Through this redevelopment, we are creating new space to benefit the good of all our Eastmorland neighbors. This fully accessible space will be available for local groups, events and activities that help us connect, create, and build Common Space for the Common Good.
The money raised will do three things:
- Provide the funds needed to have a 20% down payment for the construction loan.
- Fund interior and exterior design work and furnishings for the community center and grounds (lighting, sound, commercial kitchen, food pantry, furniture, landscaping, etc.)
- Stabilize the finances and staffing for the Eastmorland Community Center non-profit program so that we can expand needed staff positions and operating costs.
The official campaign will kick-off in March, culminating with a celebration July 27th 2025. Donations will be sought from community members, Common Grace church and local foundations and businesses in the larger community. Pledges can be spread over a three-year period or given all in one donation. Gifts of stock or estate planning options are also ways in which donations can be given.
Contact marie@eastmorlandcommunitycenter.org if you would like information on ways to contribute to the campaign sent out to you.
To learn more about Eastmorland Community Center and see the initial site plan for our new community center building and 26 units of workforce development housing with this link to the ECC website:
