If you’ve ever stepped inside the New Troy Community Center — for a story hour, a pickleball game, a community meal, a craft night, a quiet moment in the library corner, or simply to feel connected — you already know what a special place it is.

 

The Center isn’t just a building. It’s one of the last true “third places” we have. It is a place that belongs to everyone, welcomes everyone, and serves everyone. A place where kids play, families gather, neighbors meet, and history is preserved. A place built not by government dollars, but by the hands, hearts, and generosity of the community itself.

 

Today, that place needs our help.

 

The Community Center’s flat roof, the roof that shelters every activity, every event, every memory inside, has reached the point where repairs are no longer enough. It needs to be replaced to keep the building safe, dry, and usable through Michigan weather. A failing flat roof threatens everything beneath it: the programs, the equipment, the archives, the pantry items, and the people who rely on the Center every week.

 

This isn’t a glamorous project. It won’t be noticeable once it’s done. But, as one of our founders said, “We’ve got a great foundation that we want to last, so let’s not let a little rain destroy what we’ve done.” This undertaking helps preserve that foundation, literally. A new roof means:

  • Story hour can keep welcoming little learners.

  • Neighbors in need can continue accessing the Little Free Pantry.

  • Seniors and children can gather without worry.

  • Volunteers can plan events with confidence.

  • Local history can stay protected for future generations.

  • The community has a warm, safe place to come together — no matter the season.