Watson Ministry Center
We are pleased to announce that the renovations for the Watson Ministry Center have concluded!! We will be holding an Open House on Sunday, September 7th!!
ARTICLE FROM OLEAN TIMES HERALD
https://www.oleantimesherald.com/2025/09/06/watson-ministry-center-cut-ribbon-1-1m-renovation-sunday
The Watson Ministry Center is attached by a hallway to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Hazel E. Watson and her family donated the structure to the church many years ago. It currently houses the Miriam Center for Hope and Healing and Cattaraugus Community Action Victim Services.
Pastor Kim Rossi stands next to plaque honoring Hazel E. Watson and her family.
The Watson Ministry Center is near completion!!
There are some finishing touches on the exterior that still need to be completed. Here are some photos of the wonderful transformation of the renovation.
Currently, the Watson Ministry Center is undergoing a complete renovation.
The costs for the renovations listed above have increase significantly. Materials used for the renovations, under the grant guidelines, need to BABA – Build America, Buy America. Building and renovation materials that are American Made are not always easy to locate.
If you would like to support the renovation of the Watson Ministry Center, tax deductible donations can sent to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, P.O. 446, Olean, NY 14760. Please make checks payable to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and make a notation in the memo section of your check Watson Ministry Center.