Building a Place for All:
Milestone Reached, Stretching to Close the Gap

We are thrilled to share that, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, Massanetta Springs has reached a significant milestone in our Building a Place for All campaign: $4.5 million raised toward the construction of our new building. Thank you! We couldn’t have reached this goal without the generosity of so many! This achievement brings us closer to realizing our vision of a space that embodies our commitment to hospitality, renewal, and spiritual growth.

With architectural planning underway and efforts to secure a contractor in progress, the foundation for our future is being laid—both literally and figuratively.

Recognizing the potential to fully fund the project and enhance its impact, we are now setting our sights on a stretch goal of additional $1.5 million that allow us to:

• Close the funding gap, ensuring the project proceeds without financial constraints.

• Enhance the building's features, incorporating elements that reflect our dedication to serving all who come to Massanetta Springs.

• Accelerate the construction timeline, bringing our vision to fruition more swiftly.

Every contribution toward this stretch goal is an investment in the future of Massanetta Springs and the countless individuals and groups who find inspiration and connection here.

We invite you to join us in this exciting phase of our journey. Together, we can build a place that continues to welcome all people to experience God through renewal, discovery, and hospitality.

DETAILS

Campaign Structure

It takes a lot of effort to be successful, and we’ve been blessed to have many volunteers to help us along the way. To ensure everyone will have the opportunity to hear about this Massanetta project, we have divided the campaign work into “affinity groups.” The Steering Team is composed of the following affinity groups along with the chairperson(s).

1. Board/Former Board Members - Craig Nygard - Apex, NC

2. Staff Alumni - Mimi Stout - Williamsburg, VA

3. Middle School Conference - Ken Worsham - Cary, NC

4. Bible and Church Music Conference - Beth Smith - Bridgewater, VA & Ed Tompkins - Indian Trail, NC

5. Presbyterian Women - Janet Rakes - Blacksburg, VA & Theresa Underwood - Buchanan, VA

6. Presbyterian Men - Nachee Miller - Washington DC

7. Congregational Gifts - Fred Holbrook - Troy, VA

IMPROVEMENTS

Lodging is a first-line impression of Massanetta’s hospitality. Richardson, originally a transplanted military barracks and then added onto in the middle of the last century, has served our ministry well, housing thousands of folks over the years. But now, the jack-and-jill style rooms have lost their appeal – increasingly so in response to a global health pandemic – and renovating this building to a current standard was found to not be cost-effective.

A new, nearly 50-room hotel-style building will replace most of the housing accommodations from Richardson. This new lodging will more than double the number of hotel-style rooms – our most requested housing arrangement – on our campus. Located near the main parking lot, and with easy access to the Historic Hotel, these guest rooms will provide a better first impression, shield the view of encroaching development from the Historic Hotel’s front lawn, and more fully accommodate our guests with mobility challenges. In addition to the hotel-style rooms, the two-tower building will also include several extended stay suites with kitchens. This housing arrangement will enable Massanetta to expand our commitment to welcome refugees and provide pastors and others a private place for extended study and Sabbath.

This new facility will invite new possibilities for our programs, church retreats, and so many others. Between the towers, a generous courtyard space between buildings will provide informal gathering space. As the Massanetta community responds generously and funding becomes available, a new meeting building will be added at the end of the courtyard.

IMPACT

This facility will impact every aspect of Massanetta’s ministry in a positive way. Removing the majority of the old Richardson Complex will replace long deferred maintenance with modern infrastructure and lodging. Conservative estimates project Massanetta will more than double the current Richardson occupancy rate, improving our financial sustainability for decades to come. These new accommodations will allow us to create new programs and broaden our hospitality to guest groups while remaining committed to the needs of our existing core programs.

DONATING

Ready to join us in Building a Place for All? Welcome! Choose the option that’s right for you:

1. Give Online - Please put “Building A Place For All” in the additional information section so we are sure to code it to the right place.

2. Send a check - Checks can be mailed to: Massanetta Springs 712 Massanetta Springs Road, Rockingham, VA 22801. Please put “Building A Place For All” in the memo line of the check and/or include a note with your donation so we are sure to code it to the right place.

3. Allocate from your Required Minimum Distribution or similar fund distribution - Please contact Clayton Rascoe, Executive Director, at claytonr@massanettasprings.org or 540-434-3829 for arrangements.

4. Gift stocks or other appreciated assets - Please contact Clayton Rascoe, Executive Director, at claytonr@massanettasprings.org or 540-434-3829 for transfer information.

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