We want to thank everyone who has donated toward this project and all those who have made pledges.  Our initial attempt to obtain bids revealed to us that the costs to complete the project have increased substantially.  We reached out to you and you responded.  The City of Stillwater will resubmit the request for bids very soon.  We can always use more funding and we encourage you to consider sending us a check or a donation of any amount online here.  

Watch our presentation at the February 7, 2022 Stillwater City Council Meeting.

WE DID IT!!

With the help of over 100 donors, we've reached our fundraising goal. 
The South Entrance Safety ​and ​Accessibility Improvement Project has begun.

The Problem

  • Entrance to the complex is over 200 yards from parking and the majority of handicap designated parking places.
  • A few handicapped parking spaces that are nearest to an entrance are still 50 yards away.
  • Entering the building presents major physical and safety challenges for many SCC Patrons.
  • A significant percent of the SCC patrons are mobility challenged.

The Solution

  • Adds critically important ADA Access to the south entrance of the Stillwater Community Center complex.
  • Creates an ADA connection between the Dining and Event Hall (home of “Project Heart”) and the main complex. 
  • Provides a safer car and bus drop-off area that is completely sheltered from the weather by use of a canopy.
  • Reconfigures parking lot to improve flow and safety.

How We Got There

  • Project concept was designed and updated by the City of Stillwater in 2020.
  • Fund raising kick-off with a $50,000 grant from the Allene Brown Foundation which was then matched by the Stillwater Community Center Foundation.
  • Stillwater City Council approves the project in January 2021
  • By July of 2021 more than 60% of the design had been reviewed and approved by stakeholders, project leadership, and the City of Stillwater.
  • Permits from the City have been approved.
  • The process of selecting contractors is already underway.

What's the Cost?

$296,700 which pays for . . .

  • Ramp & stair system with parking lot modifications 
  • Canopy to provide sheltered drop off and entrance to building (Because of the high costs, a canopy will not be included in the current design but the design will make sure a canopy can be added in the future.)
  • Electrical work
  • Engineering and architecture work
  • Contingency fund set for over-run