Our Projects and Initiatives
- Current Project -
Yarmouth Community House at 179 East Main Street
This historic Town-owned building is currently underutilized and in need of renovation. The goal is to raise $250,000 in private and grant funding to create a safe, accessible, and flexible space for community services, classes, meetings, and events.
Proposed Improvements
- Expand the Medical Loan Closet with improved safety for volunteers and clients.
- Create ADA accessibility, including a new rear access ramp.
- Widen doorways and equip a fully ADA-compliant restroom.
- Update lighting, improve acoustics and include a space to gather informally on a regular basis, for example, a drop-in center to be staffed by volunteers.
- Add a southeast-facing deck for outdoor use.
- Include flexible, modular furnishings to support multiple uses.
- Make better use of an existing, Town-owned structure.
- Another public-private partnership with Friends of Yarmouth providing the financial support for the renovation and the Town of Yarmouth taking on the management of the project.
- Currently in the planning stage.
Public Walkthrough & Community Open Houses
- Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30-7:00 PM
- Tuesday, May 19 from 9:30-11:30 AM
We want to hear from you!
What additional comments or questions do you have?
- Prior Projects -
Yarmouth Community Center at 20 Mill Street
- Raised over $500,000 in private and grant funding to transform the lower level of the Masonic Lodge to coded compliance in collaboration with the Town.
- Created a flexible community space at no charge to Yarmouth residents.
- Used by Yarmouth Community Services and town residents for meetings, exercise, parties and more.
- A successful public-private partnership with the Town of Yarmouth.
- Future Projects -
FOY will focus on creating spaces where people can meet through collaboration with the town and other civic organizations.
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