Rebuilding a legacy: The restoration project
Join us in bringing a historic Cleveland landmark back to life, transforming it into a beacon of hope for a new generation. This is more than a restoration; it's a foundation for futures.
A vision for transformation
Imagine a child, once told they were not enough, walking through these doors and discovering God says otherwise. We envision the sanctuary, with its original stained-glass windows standing since 1906, filled with young people finding a safe haven. This space will be a sanctuary not just after school, but after life's hardest moments. We see families restored, parents finding support, and a new generation learning that the greatest weapon against every giant in their life has one name: Jesus. The most exciting thing is not the building, but the lives that will be changed within its walls.
Your donation, a child's future
In a city where nearly half of all children live in poverty, your contribution to this restoration is a direct investment in interrupting cycles of hardship. It means a child who might have ended up in juvenile detention instead enters a prevention program. It means a teenager struggling with depression, addiction, or hopelessness finds a safe, faith-anchored space where they are told they are not defined by what happened to them. Your support means one child gets the chance to grow up whole. That is the biggest difference: that one child.
"This is not charity; it is a legacy investment in a community, a building, and a generation of children who deserve the chance to grow up whole."
Witnessing progress, celebrating support
We are committed to documenting every phase of this restoration with photos and videos, sharing regular updates on our website and social media. You will see the before, during, and after—every wall restored, every window preserved, every room brought back to life. Major donors and corporate partners will receive personal updates. All donors will be recognized on our permanent donor wall inside the restored building. Upon completion, we will host a dedication ceremony, inviting every donor, partner, and volunteer to celebrate what God and this community built together. Your names will be woven into this building's next 120 years.
Chauntoyia Edwards, Founder of Healings Community Center