Calvary Center for Culture and Community

Much Ado About ADA

On November 16, 2008, a major concert gala at Calvary drew 300 people. To celebrate their wedding, composer musicians Greg Scott and Theresa Marsh presented the Concert of the Psalms in the sanctuary, followed by a gala reception, and the proceeds were earmarked for the John Jerry Greene Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to accessibility for the Calvary building, a Victorian architectural gem, but beset with LOTS of stairs and a major challenge for those with disabilities.

The concert event was easily one of the most memorable community events of 2009, and was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. The event raised $4,527.00 for the accessibility project!!

CCCC Receives 2009 Keystone Grant

The CCCC was awarded a 2009 Keystone grant of $72,781. The CCCC already has the required matching funds in hand, so projects approved for this grant have already begun. First priority goes to upgrading Calvary's electrical capacity to three phase electrical, and related necessary electrical work will be done. New electrical capacity can ensure both a full compliment of theater lights and main auditorium lights, and connections for the planned elevator. After that, we will begin work on restoration of the deep relief Victorian plastering in the sanctuary ceiling. The Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission has been continually supportive of the Calvary restoration project because of the architectural and artistic value of the building, and we also believe because of the innovative redevelopment and creative uses of the building's space.

John Schnepp Memorial Fund

John W. Schnepp was a founding board member of the CCCC and since its inception has helped the board in many ways to achieve so many of its goals. John was born in the neighborhood and lived most of his adult life here. He loved the neighborhood and worked constantly to make it a better place. John succumbed to his brain tumor and passed away January 14, 2009, after an amazing and record breaking nineteen year battle with this tumor. A memorial fund was set up in his honor, and to date, over $8,000 has been donated in his honor. This fund has not yet been designated for specific use, but it will be certainly used for something special.

Announcing the
John “Jerry” Greene Memorial Fund
for ADA Accessibility at the Calvary Center!

Together we can make Calvary a true community space, accessible to all.
Click here.

Sanctuary Restoration Update!

"When Curio Theatre performed the Odyssey in that space, it was the first real use of that space in thirty-five years!" Click here.

Hello from the
CCCC Board!

Get a closer look at our board members. Click here.

Fall '07 Newsletter!

Download or view the
Fall 2007 edition of CCCC's newsletter. Click here.

2007 Beacon Award Winner:
Evelyn
Marcha-Hidalgo !

The community thanks you for all you do, Evelyn!

Click here to read more about the award and Ms. Marcha-Hidalgo's amazing accomplishments.

Calvary Gardens Bloom Again!

After exterior construction was complete in the fall of 2006, Calvary’s 48th Street gardens were nothing but mud and tank tracks from the big lifts.

But just look at the gardens now!

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Many thanks to Michael Williams, the 48th Street neighbors, and University City Green, Calvary’s garden blooms again!

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In fact, Calvary’s gardens were so pretty this summer that people were actually taking pictures!!

The Value of Hope?

We've updated our donors' list and it shows how wonderful our community really is!

Community Celebrates - Donates $24,000!

Thank you to all who participated!

Click here read more about our successful centennial gala!

Masonry Repairs, 2006!

First masonry overhaul in over 100 years! Read more.

Spring Newsletter!

Download or view the
Spring edition of CCCC's newsletter. Click here.

Thanks to our volunteers!

CCCC received a combined Thanksgiving/Christmas gift from a group of young volunteers from the Mid-Atlantic Student Movement. Learn more.

Lighting the Avenue!

CCCC is installing lighting for the incomparable Tiffany windows, as well as three street lamps. These lights will illuminate our community's artistic masterpieces on the nighttime streetscape at Baltimore Avenue and 48th Street.

Read more about the project and how you can help.

Gables Restored - Progress being made!

First studied in 1995, the collapsing Gables at the Calvary UMC Church Building are now restored!