Our Vision…
A space where people build connections, newcomers feel welcome and where people join forces to make a difference. As a result our community is connected, engaged, and working together to build a livable community for all.
Our Goals:
To create a thriving community center in an energy-efficient building that retains the historic character of the Grange—a space where residents and other local groups can gather for meals, celebrations, performances, and other events that build community.
To create a self-sustaining space which will allow the Norwich Community Collaborative to thrive and care for this building going forward.
To create an organization that will serve as a hub for Norwich’s nonprofits and volunteer organizations, improving communication, increasing volunteerism, and supporting collaborations.
The Campaign
A gathering place for the community…..built by the community
Through our capital campaign we aim to include every neighbor in our restoration and revitalization project. By fostering broad-based support through individual donations, community events and outreach we can ensure that everyone has a chance to contribute to the future of the Norwich Grange Hall.
“By coming together, our community can help transform this historic building into a vibrant and accessible space that reflects the spirit and needs of Norwich and the Upper Valley for generations to come.”
Thanks to the generosity of early donors and several important grants we have made great progress in our capital campaign and are now inviting our entire community to take part.
By donating to this effort, you play a vital role in creating a place where people can come together and build a stronger community.
Project Budget
The total estimated cost of the renovation is $1.6 million. We plan to raise approximately half the funds for this project through grants and tax credits, and the other half through foundation and individual contributions in an $800,000 capital campaign.
The Norwich Community Collaborative has been meeting with state, and federal grantmakers as well as local foundations to develop a project that fits with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation. We have already received significant grants from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation, the 1772 Foundation, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, and the Preservation Trust of Vermont among others.