The Centennial Campaign is a ten year program to fund much needed upgrades and repairs to The Rowe Center’s thirty-six structures and fifty-five acre campus. Our vision is to satisfy The Rowe Center’s current and future needs while preserving and enhancing its historic buildings and picturesque grounds. We are doing this by creating a campus that is environmentally sustainable, energy efficient, and accessible to individuals of all physical abilities.
A gift that will last generations...
A gift in any amount is deeply appreciated and 100% of all gifts go towards building, maintaining, upgrading and renovating the physical aspects of Rowe.
Projects are chosen based on need, urgency and benefit provided. Priority is given to projects that address safety concerns, protect and preserve structures and increase physical accessibility or environmental sustainability.
$98,000 for 98 Years!
2022 will mark 98 years of service for The Rowe Center. In honor of that accomplishment, Rowe is raising $98,000 this year for repairs, improvements and upgrades. Your support will help us fund projects large and small such as…..
•Replacing damaged windows, siding and decks and upgrading drainage at the Grace Jordan Rec Hall.
•Phase one of the Preserved Smith Memorial Chapel bell tower restoration project.
•Replace the fire alarm systems in the Farmhouse, the Preserved Smith Memorial Chapel and New Guest House to increase safety and reduce false alarms.
•Continuing mold remediation efforts campus wide.
•Upgrades to the Margaret Woodside Memorial Kitchen and Farmhouse Kitchen to meet new sanitary code standards.
•Refurbish select guest rooms in Joffe House by the Brook and Grace Jordan Rec Hall.
•Installation of ADA transition ramps in key areas.
•Replacement of the roof, gutters and entry steps at Fromson House.
•An assessment of the overall health and condition of The Rowe Center’s trees by a professional arborist.
•A formal assessment of the center's septic systems.
Campaign Accomplishments
Like the rest of the world, The Rowe Center has faced, and continues to face, a number of challenges. The pandemic and its associated financial and logistical challenges have required many difficult decisions. Despite these challenges, Rowe was able to accomplish A LOT! Below are just a few of the 45 facilities upgrade projects performed over the past 18 months.
What can my gift provide?
Like the rest of the world, The Rowe Center has faced, and continues to face, a number of challenges. The pandemic and its associated financial and logistical challenges have required many difficult decisions. Despite these challenges, Rowe was able to accomplish A LOT! Below are just a few of the 45 facilities upgrade projects performed over the past 18 months.
Cabins & Splits
- Promoted environmental sustainability by installing ultra-low-flow shower heads in all camp bathrooms.
- Improved safety and ventilation by installing wall mounted oscillating fans in all cabins and floor mounted fans in camp bathroom areas.
Campus & Grounds
- Removed over 2,400 cubic feet of bulk trash and debris.
- Regraded parking lots, driveways and other dirt surfaces.
- Promoted safety and lower costs by replacing propane tanks campus wide.
- Improved outdoor dining options by purchasing ten new picnic tables.
- Promoted safety by installing over 25 hand sanitizer dispensers’ campus wide.
- Improved safety by installing 15 safety and hygiene stations campus wide.
- Installed ultra-high capacity HEPA Filtration systems in program and dining spaces and portable systems in select group sleeping areas.
The Farmhouse
- Significantly reduced the potential for mold growth by installing two 130 pint (19.5 gallon) commercial dehumidifiers.
- Created a new storage area for The Rowe Center History Project and document archive.
- Enhanced health, safety, and guest comfort by replacing dining room tables and chairs with ones that better promote social distancing.
- Installed two new ENERGY STAR certified commercial washer and dryer sets.
- Replaced unreliable walk-in cooler condensing and evaporation unit with new energy efficient model.
- Reduced electricity consumption and promoted sustainability by replacing existing farmhouse lighting with LED fixtures.
- Replaced kitchen freezers with new, more reliable and energy efficient units.
Grace Jordan Rec Hall
- Installed ceiling fans in the dining room to increase air circulation.
- Completely rebuilt front entry landing and steps.
- Created a covered outdoor dining and program space underneath the Grace Jordan Rec Hall with new gravel, lighting, and seating.
- Upgraded the Margaret Woodside Memorial Kitchen with 2 new commercial stoves, oscillating fans and commercial dishwasher.
- Significantly reduced the potential for mold growth by installing commercial dehumidifier in basement.
- Replaced structural support beam and added ventilation in the storage basement.
- Relocated main propane tank and repaired main propane line for kitchen.
- Performed mold remediation in the basement and select guest rooms.
What can my gift provide?
Like the rest of the world, The Rowe Center has faced, and continues to face, a number of challenges. The pandemic and its associated financial and logistical challenges have required many difficult decisions. Despite these challenges, Rowe was able to accomplish A LOT! Below are just a few of the 45 facilities upgrade projects performed over the past 18 months.
Joffe House by the Brook
- Installed new GAF Timberline Lifetime Shingles and gutters on the roof.
- Significantly reduced the potential for mold growth by installing 130 pint (19.5 gallon) commercial dehumidifier.
- Performed mold remediation in basement area.
- Reduced the risk of basement flooding by installing new drywell and sump pump.
- replaced damaged siding in select areas
- Installed new ENERGY STAR certified commercial washer and dryer sets.
- Installed new phone system and guest Wi-Fi.
New Guest House
- Significantly reduced the potential for mold growth by installing 130 pint (19.5 gallon) commercial dehumidifier.
- Repaired damaged windows and replaced missing chimney cap.
- Installed new ENERGY STAR certified commercial washer and dryer sets.
- Installed new phone system and guest Wi-Fi.
- Increased guest comfort and accessibility by installing new accessible toilet in lower bathroom.
Preserved Smith Memorial Chapel
- Contracted with Hill-Engineering to develop a comprehensive restoration plan for the Preserved Smith Memorial Chapel bell tower.
- Hired Advent Home Inspections to provide a general assessment of building condition.
- Significantly reduced the potential for mold growth by installing 130 pint (19.5 gallon) commercial dehumidifier.
- Reduced the risk of basement flooding by installing new sump pump.
- Replaced damaged trim in select areas.
- Worked with Hill-Engineering to perform a drainage assessment.
Other Buildings
- Replaced rear entry stairs and landing at Fromson.
- Winterized Searles Cabin with additional insulation and foundation skirting.
- Installed lighting in Maya Gold Pavilion.
Be a sustainer!
Our facilities team works year round taking care of The Rowe Center’s many historic buildings. We invite you to join us in supporting this good work with a recurring monthly gift. Sustaining gifts allow The Rowe Center the financial security to continue this important work and help us complete future projects. All gifts are tax deductible.
