August 25th, 2026
Match Day is an opportunity for community members to support the many nonprofit organizations that do good work to enhance and fill needs in their community. Often, the nonprofits have a specific need that requires funding. This is the first year that the Volland Foundation is participating, and we do have a specific need!
In June of 2015, The Volland Store re-opened as a Place for Art and Community after sitting vacant for forty years. The Store’s roof had leaked for quite some time before it finally fell in, and the interior was in complete ruin. Nevertheless, the walls were strong, and an entire renovation brought the Store back to life.
Eleven years later (last month), big winds and multiple inches of driving rain (twice in the same week) found every tiny chink in the mortar of the west wall of the building and created a waterfall inside. The Store (now the Volland Gallery) is threatened again, but we are determined not to let the elements win this time. The history of the Store and Volland are too important to lose.
The west wall of the brick building is in serious need of new tuckpointing. As you can imagine, this won't be inexpensive, and it must be done right to provide protection from future storms. With your help, the building can be made watertight for another hundred years.
We invite you to play an important role in preserving the historic Volland Store, and with it, the history of Volland. We would be most grateful for your consideration.
To learn more about the rich history of Volland, click here.
