Celebrating the Dryden Center for Community
The Dryden Center for Community (DCC) has officially taken a major step forward in its mission to create a vibrant, inclusive gathering space for all. Stephanie Ortolano–Executive Director of the DCC and a dedicated member of our Board of Trustees–and her team have officially closed on the organization’s new home: the former Dryden Methodist Church. You can read more about the closing by checking out this story posted in Tompkins Weekly: https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/dryden-center-for-community-representatives-complete-purchase-of-church-building-34bbf27b
Stephanie and her team envision the DCC as a welcoming hub where creativity, collaboration, and community spirit flow freely. The newly acquired space will open the door to a wide range of opportunities and spaces, including:
- Music and art workshops
- Rental spaces for events, meetings, and community dinners
- Game nights, dances, and social gatherings
- Rehearsal spaces for bands and musicians
- and countless other activities shaped by community interest!
The goal is simple but powerful: to create a place where people of all ages and backgrounds feel at home, inspired, and connected.
Want to follow the transformation of the space and be the first to know about upcoming programs and events? Visit drydencenter.org to sign up for the newsletter, donate to support the project, or get in touch with the DCC team. You can also stay connected by following the Dryden Center for Community on Facebook.
The DCC team and the Village of Freeville are thrilled to see this dream become a reality. The engagement and support of the community has been essential every step of the way, so we thank our residents for all they’ve done to support this mission. The future of the DCC is bright, and this new space is just getting started! We all are ready and eager to see what comes next for the DCC.