In November, 2004, the vestry of Christ Church and the board of the Christ Church Preservation Trust launched the $10 million Campaign for Christ Church. Today we are pleased to announce that we have raised $6 million toward this goal. Campaign monies have already funded several vital projects:
- Fire Safety (Phase I) at the church, completed in May 2006.
- Architectural plans for re-purposing Neighborhood House.
- Cataloguing, organizing and digitizing the archives and artifacts.
- Preservation and restoration of the Burial Ground, including a new path to the marker of Deborah and Benjamin Franklin.
- Fire Safety (Phase II) at the church, completed in May 2008.
Some of the projects coming up in 2008 and 2009 include:
- Burial Ground: preservation of the 18th century grave markers.
- Neighborhood House - preserving and re-purposing this community building.
- Church records: continuing update and additions to documents and object catalogue on the web.
The energy with which the Campaign for Christ Church has moved forward is a sign of the vitality of Christ Church, its importance in America’s history, and the commitment of its members and supporters.