The actual commitment from the state as of 7/13/06 (press conference held on site with state representatives) is $1m. We are also expecting an additional $500,000 per a 7/11 meeting with another state official. It will probably take approximately one year for the grants to be processed. We Will keep you posted. Thank you so much for your interest and support.
GwenW.
Project Coordinator
Contrary to reports the building is being renovated! Since 1998 a former member of the Met congregation who has since become a minister acquired the building. It is currently being used as a worship center-Holy Ghose Headquarters Revival Center at the Met under the leadership of Rev. Mark Hatcher who grew up in the previous church-The Met-under Dr. Thea Jones.
The congregation established a nonprofit development corporation and has been completing renovations-basic systems, stabilization and renovations-since 1998 at approximately $4.5 million without public sector or private foundation support!
The City of Philadelphia has recently made a financial commitment (its first) to support re-establishing 4 retail operations as had previously existed on the Broad Street side of the building. These will help to produce income for the renovations and maintenance of the building. One of the spaces-a fifth- will be designated as a historic exhibit center chronicling the building’s history as an Opera House, theatre and worship center. Tours will be available through the historic center when completed (approximately November 2007). Tours are currently available by appointment-215-431-6148.
websites- http://www.holyghostheadquarters.org http://www.npcdcatthemet.org
The actual commitment from the state as of 7/13/06 (press conference held on site with state representatives) is $1m. We are also expecting an additional $500,000 per a 7/11 meeting with another state official. It will probably take approximately one year for the grants to be processed. We Will keep you posted. Thank you so much for your interest and support.
GwenW.
Project Coordinator
Contrary to reports the building is being renovated! Since 1998 a former member of the Met congregation who has since become a minister acquired the building. It is currently being used as a worship center-Holy Ghose Headquarters Revival Center at the Met under the leadership of Rev. Mark Hatcher who grew up in the previous church-The Met-under Dr. Thea Jones.
The congregation established a nonprofit development corporation and has been completing renovations-basic systems, stabilization and renovations-since 1998 at approximately $4.5 million without public sector or private foundation support!
The City of Philadelphia has recently made a financial commitment (its first) to support re-establishing 4 retail operations as had previously existed on the Broad Street side of the building. These will help to produce income for the renovations and maintenance of the building. One of the spaces-a fifth- will be designated as a historic exhibit center chronicling the building’s history as an Opera House, theatre and worship center. Tours will be available through the historic center when completed (approximately November 2007). Tours are currently available by appointment-215-431-6148.
websites-
http://www.holyghostheadquarters.org
http://www.npcdcatthemet.org