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We have have set a fundraising goal of $400,000 to cover the purchase of the building plus initial start-up costs for the center. Please help make this dream become a reality by donating today! We are a registered not-for-profit in the State of New York and are applying for federal 501(c)3 status. All donations will be tax-deductible retroactively to our incorporation date or you can donate through our fiscal sponsor, Homer Center for the Arts, for a qualified charitable donation today! As of November 4, 2025, we have raised just over $286,000 dollars from 92 individuals, families, and businesses! Thank you!

Read the September 25th, 2025 message from Tom Sinclair, president of the Dryden Center for Community

The Dryden Center for Community

The Dryden Center for Community is a not-for-profit community center in the heart of the Village of Dryden, NY. Soon to be located in the former Dryden United Methodist Church, our vision is that the Dryden Center for Community will be an inclusive gathering place where the sounds and sights of community creativity always stream through its open doors. We want to create a welcoming space for everyone in the greater Dryden community. While the lawyers do their work to complete the sale, our board of directors is working hard to get organized and ready for the wonderful programming that should start in January 2026.

Here are some examples of how you can get connected at the Dryden Center for Community:

Music

Music instruction and performances.

Art

Arts and crafts workshops and exhibitions.

Space Rental

Rent space for your next party or meeting.

Community Dinners

Share a meal with your Dryden neighbors.

Game Night

Play a favorite game or learn a new one.

Workshops

Learn a new skill or upgrade an old one.

Rehearsal Space

Rehearse with your band in a central location.

Dance

Community dances and instruction.