it's not just a house - the 59 preschool
students who walk through its doors each
day it's home a safe haven filled with
boisterous enthusiasm creative
expression and a new generation eager to
leave its mark on the world
it's not just a park to the visitors who
wander it's quiet trails
it's a respite a slice of the Bexley
Arboretum encompassing more than 34
acres of majestic woodlands and meadows
it's not just a community center for the
residents of all ages who enjoy its
classes and programming it's a hub of
possibility supporting over 5,700 hours
of recreation and learning each year for
the yoga student it's a private studio
for the Jeffrey summer camper
it's a trove of adventure on a rainy day
for the young ballerina
it's her Juilliard within these historic
walls Bexley residents learn connect
stretch reach relax and celebrate every
step of life along the way compared to
just ten years ago we're proudly
graduating over three times more
preschoolers summer camping 250 percent
more kids and welcoming 1,200 more class
and program participants this past year
alone over 15,000 people have walked
through Jeffrey's majestic front oak
door to experience a community that's
unlike any other
as we offer more activities and programs
to meet the needs of our community our
need for space is expanding the Jeffrey
mansion project will add an impactful
9,500 additional square feet of
programmable space by improving and
expanding the lower level for use
include an opening up the architectural
dynamic carriage Court has a large
programming and events pits this project
will more than double our existing
programming space the planning process
is well underway and we're excited to
provide you with a transformed Jeffrey
mansion brimming with opportunity
opportunities for growth for change and
for community none of this would be
possible without the generous support of
the Bexley Community Foundation thank
you for believing in this mission and
for cheering us on each step of the way
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