In 1998, a three hundred page report, financed by a Community Development Block Grant, detailed the repairs necessary for continued use of the Campmeeting facilities. The cost of restoration threatens to render a number of our facilities unusable... unless we are able to raise the necessary funds to continue the mission.

The past few decades of attempts to hold things together with prayer, baling wire and chewing gum (but without the appropriate expertise or adequate finances) has taken its toll. The three central public buildings are in need of major repair and/or renovation; the Tabernacle ($50-$70,000), the Kitchen/Dining Hall ($25,000 to repair, $20,000 to modernize), and the Dormitory (aprox. $50,000). Twelve of the Victorian cottages need restoration or renovation estimated at $3,000 to $4,000 each, and the entire property needs roadways, fencing, and lighting systems estimated at $75,000.

In addition, the past 2 years have seen increased pressure from the local borough officials to bring the entire property into compliance with safety, fire, and building codes, as well as with potential DEP compliance issues.

What kind of help is needed?

• The use of a:
  • Tractor
  • Front end loader
  • Back hoe
  • Post hole digger
  • Dump truck
  • Leaf mulcher
• Physical help to install new flooring.
• Donations of flooring material to replace the original (1" random width/length flooring - 4,000 sq. ft., also 1" or 5/8" plywood sub flooring) 5/4 p/t 6"x16' suggested.
• Donations of siding (4,000 sq. ft.) of board & batten wood siding OR Dutch or German style aluminum or vinyl siding.
• Donation of expertise/time to install siding.
• Donations of electrical material to upgrade to 100 amp, and re-wire.
• Physical help/expertise to install & rewire (all open walls).
• Donation of a contemporary sound/video system.

Attention Teachers, Students, Scout Leaders and Youth Pastors:

Service hours and projects can be done at CHCMA. We need your help and support for our "Historic Restoration" projects to keep our history alive. Those interested can contact Mrs. Patricia Smith at 610-494-4707 to check our work schedule.

Donations can be sent to the attention of Mrs. Pat Smith at our mailing address.

Donations are tax deductible.

Chester Heights Campmeeting Association is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania. Additional information, details, and personal tours are available at your convenience. Please contact Rev. Jimmy Montgomery (Daytime phone: 610-521-4668; Evening phone: 610-494-6140; E-mail: jmontgo397@aol.com) or Rev. Kim Gilson (Phone: 410-928-3452; E-mail: kggil@aol.com).