“Something New” Special Projects

We are moving into “Something New” at Summit Grove! Over the next few years, we will be working systematically to upgrade our buildings and amenities in order to offer a more hospitable, practical, and stress-free experience. Our fundraising campaign launched in 2020 will help us move many of these projects forward. Below is a list of some of the projects we are focusing on each year, plus a few pictures of the projects we have recently completed!

Please specify which project you are giving towards by donating below.

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Help Us Fund Our Improvement Projects!

2021 GOAL: $200K

Where is this money going? It’s going into restricted funds for the following projects. Help us reach these fundraising goals, so that we can start each project debt free! You can give a general donation towards “SOMETHING NEW” or you can specify which project you want to donate towards, by writing it in the memo line.

Campground Renovations

 

This project is “Phase 1” of our larger water line upgrade and electrical upgrade projects, which are necessary to create the infrastructure we need for future renovations. It will allow our underutilized campground to have clearly defined spaces, proper hookups, and better functionality for our guests. The campground is open to retreat guests, Rail Trail users, and our local community.

Currently our campground has an active leak, downed electrical poles, and no clearly defined spots.

Watch this video to see our campground learn more about our plans!

Deadline: Fall 2021

Goal: $200,000

Motel Renovations

 

We are raising funds to renovate our 12 motel rooms. These new rooms will cater to Rail Trail users in addition to our regular retreat guests and individual motel room rentals. The goal is to improve the comfort, aesthetics, and functionality of each room, and to make it more visible and accessible to our local community and tourists.

Deadline: Summer 2021

Goal: $52,000

Water Line Infrastructure Project

 

As part of our “Focus on Foundations”, we are raising funds to systematically upgrade our camp water lines. This will save us thousands of dollars in active leakage as well as meet the Boro’s enforced requirements.

Deadline: 2021

Goal: $100,000+

(estimates pending)

New Website

 

In order for people to find us easier on the internet, and better understand who we are and what we have to offer, we feel this is of primary importance!

Deadline: January 2021

Goal: $4000

[COMPLETED!]

2020 Completed Projects

Tabernacle Renovations

We have been working steadily at improving the experience in our Tabernacle! In 2020, we:

  • Reinforced and painted the support beams
  • Repaired, sanded and painted the stage floor
  • Installed new professional LED lighting and spotlights
  • Sanded and painted backdrop & skirting
  • Repaired roof damage and leaks above the stage
  • Received a professional-grade sound system donation

Goal: $14,000
[COMPLETED!]

Directors House Renovations

In 2020, in order to welcome our new Executive Director and his family, we needed to update the housing. The following projects were done to the Director’s House:

  • Upgraded kitchen
  • Upgraded bathroom
  • Installed new flooring and carpet
  • Painted all rooms
  • Installed new water heater
  • Added drop ceiling to basement

Goal: $12,000
[COMPLETED!]

Cleaning Up the Grounds

Volunteers and friends of Summit Grove spent several months “cleaning house” at Summit Grove. We got rid of the piles of building materials, painted several exteriors of buildings, power washed, cleaned moss off roofs, fixed many small repairs, cleaned A-Frame Cabins, installed new garage doors, painted white trim on many buildings, and much more!

Goal: Varied
[COMPLETED!]

Prayer Chapel & A-Frame Facelift

Much time, money, and expertise was invested into creating a beautiful space for people to connect with God in our prayer chapel! The before and after pictures are incredible! We thank the Lord that we now have a cute little chapel

Goal: Varied
[COMPLETED!]