CARE [Cochranton Area Redevelopment Effort, Inc.]

Goal: $18,000.00

Specific Need

CARE, Cochranton Area Redevelopment Effort, has met with considerable success tackling the planning and implementation of several community improvements over the years such as the Adams Place senior housing and the community’s medical complex. The group’s vision continues and with your support can take it far into the future in the area of community planning, beautification, recreation, historical preservation and advancement of the arts. CARE has partnered with the Borough of Cochranton to secure several state grants to improve ADA compliance in Lions Park, draft a Strategic Plan for green spaces and recreational outlets, and enhance the French Creek access area in Cochranton for all to enjoy. CARE remains committed to help in the securing of funds for the construction of new ADA bathrooms at Lions Park, a project that will require many more dollars than anticipated. We hope you can help.

Mission

The corporate purpose of CARE is to foster a broad range of improvements in the Cochranton area through revitalization initiatives in the areas of:

community planning • beautification •support for enhanced medical services • development of senior housing facilities •historical preservation •advancement of the arts

CARE will pursue these objectives, in full accordance with the guidelines set forth by IRS 501c(3), by providing planning, organizational, managerial and financial resources in support of targeted redevelopment initiatives.

Profile

Since 2011, CARE has worked hard to improve the community and surrounding area. Achievements include...

Developed and dedicated a small green space to local veterans
Raised $56,000 for a new playground in the community park
Secured the services of a credit union, 2 physicians and a pharmacy in town
Sponsored the French Creek Heritage Event; 2023 World Wars Event
Added new welcome signs announcing the community as family friendly
Currently facilitating the enhancement, expansion, and upgrades to Lions Park including trees, trails, and recreational additions
Provided free concerts in the park 2023
Added new benches and a Free Little Library to the park

Arranged for the planting of trees along the main street; secured a grant of 60 trees for the park, schools and fairgrounds
Fostered development of the French Creek access point for kayaks and canoes; hosted the now annual French Creek Poker Paddle
Facilitated the agreement with Hudson Co. to build affordable senior housing in town; Adams Place is fully operational
Recognized businesses, new and old, in the area
Supported fundraising events for the replacement of the Home Show Building at the Cochranton Fairgrounds
Supported small businesses during Covid-19
Currently providing programming for the senior residents of Adams Place; financed the addition of 9 new raised bed gardens on site
Secured 2 PA Historical Markers at Cochranton Landing; maintains boat launch and picnic area along French Creek