The Calvary Center for Culture and Community (CCCC) and Calvary United Methodist Church, the two organizations located in the historic church building at 48th and Baltimore, have announced plans to install a much-needed HVAC system, which will provide heating and air-conditioning in the building. The building utilized an old boiler system for years and now has no heat, according to Gay Carducci-Kuhn, CCCC Board member and Curio Theatre Company managing director.

To help raise funds for the new system, the HVAC @ Calvary Matching Gift Campaign has been created. The goal of this fundraising campaign is to match the $100,000 grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places. Over $65,000 has been already raised, so the goal is not that far away.

The Calvary Center is home to many community and arts organizations and groups, including Calvary United Methodist Church, Curio Theatre Company, Cedar Park Neighbors, Kol Tzedek Synagogue, West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship, Camp Sojourner, and more.

“Efficient heating and cooling is an essential part of making sure our community is comfortable, safe, and thriving,” writes Carducci-Kuhn.

Learn more about the campaign and donate here.