We are pleased to announce that the renovations for the Watson Ministry Center have concluded!!

ARTICLE FROM OLEAN TIMES HERALD

https://www.oleantimesherald.com/2025/09/06/watson-ministry-center-cut-ribbon-1-1m-renovation-sunday

https://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/st-stephen-s-aims-for-watson-ministry-center-renovations-to-wrap-in-april/article_3210fdd0-b99e-11ef-be41-6f2ba7942484.html

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 completed

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.

https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/GC/documents/Build%20America,%20Buy%20America%20Act%20Provisions.pdf