A new Community Center is the next step for Greenhouse Project, a ministry firmly rooted in Chester.
GROW will get us there.
FALL 2026 UPDATE
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FALL 2026 UPDATE •
READY FOR REPLANTING
Greenhouse Project has approval to move forward with plans for a new Community Center in Chester.
The new space will create more room to gather, strengthen ministry programming, and expand ministry that serves families with greater stability and care.
The Lord has set the table for what comes next. This is a maturing moment for Greenhouse Project and an opportunity for longtime supporters to help shape the next chapter.
We are sharing the GROW campaign privately with close friends, ministry partners, churches, and key donors who have been asking:
What is next for Greenhouse Project, and how can we help?
PROGRESS UNDERWAY
Our team is actively advancing plans to renovate a 5,000 sq. ft. building just two blocks from our current headquarters.
Local council members, church partners, and neighbors have voiced strong support.
Early vision sharing with key donors and church partners has secured lead gifts.
Initial architectural plans have been developed for flexible, multi-use spaces.
Building plans, parking, traffic studies, and zoning details have been submitted and approved.
Parking agreements with neighboring businesses have been secured for annual submission to the City of Chester.
CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT
Committed to financial transparency and resource stewardship.
Early gifts will first replenish cash reserves used to purchase the property, then support renovation planning, design, and Phase 1 execution. Current Phase 1 estimate for initial use is preliminary. A final campaign goal will be announced once architectural plans, contractor bids, contingencies, and construction commitments are complete.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
$225,000 Invested
PHASE 1 ESTIMATE
Approx. $600,000
FUNDING ALREADY COMMITTED
$175,000
ZONING APPROVED
JULY 15, 2026
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY DONORS
ccdelco / ValleyPoint Church / Media Presbyterian Church
FOLLOW THE PROJECT
From plans to open doors
See where GROW stands today with the milestones moving Greenhouse Project’s future HQ Community Center toward construction, opening, and greater ministry impact in Chester.
Completed
February 2026
Property + Planning Underway
Greenhouse purchased the future Community Center and began the planning and City review needed to prepare the property for its next chapter.
Project details
- Building purchase
- Meeting with Chester City Planning + Zoning Department
- Building plans + legal work prepared for zoning
Completed
July – August 2026
Zoning Approved
City approval and building design work moved the project from early vision into active preparation for construction and campaign launch.
Project details
- Zoning approval
- Building design meetings
- Planning + branding for the 2027 GROW Capital Campaign
Current Phase
September – November 2026
Designing the Future HQ
Formal renderings and construction plans are moving forward as Greenhouse prepares the building, funding strategy, and project scope for what comes next.
Project details
- Formal architectural renderings
- Architectural + interior design construction plans
- Launch operating campaign for year-end: GIVE TO GROW
Next
December 2026 – January 2027
Pricing + Pre-Construction
Final project pricing, contractor planning, permit review, and early lead gifts will establish the path toward construction.
Project details
- Building cost pricing
- Contractor bids + contractor donation planning
- Chester City License + Inspections permit review
- Capital Campaign committee + pre-launch meetings
Projected
February – March 2027
Construction Begins
Construction and the public GROW campaign are projected to launch as the Community Center moves from plans on paper to physical transformation.
Project details
- Construction start + groundbreaking ceremony
- Official GROW Capital Campaign launch projected for March 30, 2027
Projected
Spring – Fall 2027
Phase One: Open for Ministry
The first construction phase is projected to prepare essential spaces for ministry use while work continues throughout the rest of the building.
Project details
- Estimated 9–10 months of construction
- Phase One targeted for September 2027
- Multi-purpose room prepared for conditional use
- One classroom completed
- Required restrooms completed
- Approx. $600,000 currently estimated for Phase One
On the Horizon
By Christmas 2027
Fully Operational HQ
The goal is to complete the remaining spaces and welcome Greenhouse ministries into a fully operational Community Center with room to gather, grow, and belong.
Project details
- Phase Two projected for December 2027
- Remaining offices, kitchen, storage + secondary spaces completed
- Goal: Christmas 2027 in the new HQ Community Center
- All ministries operational
PHASE 1 PLANNING
PRELIMINARY FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Preparing the Community Center for safe, approved initial use to better serve neighbors as soon as possible.
Phase 1 is expected to prioritize the spaces and improvements required for Greenhouse Project to begin serving people in the building.
Offices and secondary rooms may be completed in later stages. Final scope will depend on architectural plans, City requirements, contractor bids, and available funding. Full design renderings and technical plans are still in development.
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
ONE CLASSROOM
REQUIRED RESTROOMS
PEOPLE-FIRST
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GOSPEL-LED
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FUTURE-FORWARD
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PEOPLE-FIRST • GOSPEL-LED • FUTURE-FORWARD •
THE FINANCIAL PICTURE
Making moves for the future while fulfilling ministry today.
The Community Center is one part of Greenhouse Project’s ongoing ministry. As campaign planning continues, leadership is evaluating whether the eventual public campaign will include both Phase 1 renovation funding and a defined period of ministry operating support. That structure has not yet been finalized.
FINANCIALS FOR THE FUTURE
Building toward a responsible campaign goal.
Early planning indicates approximately $600,000 in cash funding may be needed to prepare the Community Center for initial use. This is a preliminary working estimate, not a final construction price.
Early funding is helping cover pre-construction needs like legal and zoning expenses, architectural services, traffic and parking consultation, property-related expenses.
A more dependable Phase 1 cost will be established after:
Architectural and design drawings are completed
Contractor bids are received
Construction contingencies are added
A guaranteed maximum price or comparable contractor commitment is secured
Greenhouse Project is intentionally waiting to announce a final campaign goal until the full scope and cost can be communicated accurately.
FINANCIALS FOR TODAY
The mission continues while the building moves forward.
Greenhouse Project ministry must continue funding the ministry already happening daily. Our approximate current annual operating budget is $450,000.
Operating support funds:
Addiction recovery support and counseling
Residential recovery and discipleship homes
Weekly Food outreach
Homework Club and youth programming
Church gatherings and spiritual formation
Community care and crisis support
Staffing, facilities, communications, and daily operations
Unrestricted gifts may be used where needed most to support Greenhouse Project’s annual operating budget.
HELP US GROW
CHOOSE HOW YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE
GIVE ONLINE
Make a secure online gift toward the Community Center project.
All gifts given from this page are auto-designated to the GROW Capital Campaign.
CONSIDER A LEAD GIFT
Early lead gifts help complete planning, advance the project toward construction, and build momentum prior to the broader public campaign.
Greenhouse Project welcomes conversations about:
• Significant gifts
• Multi-year commitments
• Church partnerships
• Matching opportunities
• Named project needs
GIVE NON-CASH ASSETS
• Stock
• DAF Grants
• QCDs
• Business or real-estate assets
• Equipment
• Materials
We welcome a conversation before any asset is transferred.
GIVE BY CHECK
Please make checks payable to:
Greenhouse Project
Memo:
GROW Capital Campaign
Mail or drop-off to:
44 E 23rd Street
Chester, PA 19013
CONSTRUCTION / ELECTRICAL / HVAC
FLOORING / FURNITURE / TECHNOLOGY
ARCHITECTURE / ENGINEERING
GIFTS IN KIND
YOUR EXPERTISE MAY HELP BUILD THE HQ
Once plans and contractor estimates are complete, opportunities for donated labor, equipment, materials, and professional services may include:
• Construction
• Electrical
• Plumbing / HVAC
• Flooring / Fixtures / Doors / Cabinetry
• Furniture and Equipment
• Technology / AV Systems
• Consulting
TAKE A TOUR
COME SEE WHAT 'S POSSIBLE
A rendering can show the plan. Walking the building lets you feel the opportunity.
We personally welcome friends, church partners, and prospective donors into the future HQ Community Center to experience in person the full vision for this new permanent Greenhouse space.
FAQ
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Yes. On July 15, 2026, Greenhouse Project received approval to move forward, including approval of its parking plan, subject to the City’s stated requirements.
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Not yet. Formal architectural plans must be completed and submitted to the City before Greenhouse can secure the licenses, permits, inspections, and construction approvals required to begin.
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A final project cost and campaign goal have not yet been established.
The current preliminary estimate for preparing the building for initial use is approximately $600,000. This is a working Phase 1 estimate, not a final construction price or full campaign goal.
More dependable numbers will be available after architectural drawings are completed, contractor bids are received, contingencies are added, and a guaranteed maximum price or comparable construction commitment is secured.
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Necessary expenses occur well before construction begins, including architecture, engineering, legal work, permitting, planning, and other pre-construction costs.
Early gifts will also help replenish cash reserves used to purchase the property and position Greenhouse to move forward once final approvals and contractor pricing are secured.
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Yes. Donors may designate gifts to the GROW Community Center project, and Greenhouse Project will administer designated gifts according to its gift-acceptance policies and the charitable purpose of the project.
Unrestricted gifts are also welcome and may be used where needed most across Greenhouse Project’s ongoing ministry.
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Yes. Greenhouse welcomes conversations about multi-year commitments and other structured giving arrangements. Please contact the team to discuss a giving schedule that works for you.
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Yes. Greenhouse welcomes conversations about donated materials, equipment, labor, and professional services.
Confirmed project needs will be identified as formal plans and contractor requirements are finalized, so please contact the team before purchasing or delivering anything.
For more info, contact John Clifford
Founder & President
610.874.2753
GREENHOUSE PROJECT IS A REGISTERED 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. A CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPT WILL BE ISSUED FOR YOUR DONATION.