Chilton House Renovations Started Thanks to Donor Support
Renovations are under way at Chilton House, a hospice home in Cambridge for the terminally ill, and are expected to be completed later this year.
The former two-family home has been completely gutted and structural elements repaired and strengthened. Rooms are beginning to take shape, with frames in place for the kitchen, bathrooms, dining room, two of the five bedrooms, some of the closets, and nurses stations. Some of the new windows and drain piping have also been installed. View photos of the progress.
Geothermal wells are being drilled for the heating/cooling system. John Brodrick, coordinator of administrative services, said the crew "hit more water than expected. The existence of this water is great for the heat transfer when the system is operational. They unexpectedly hit bedrock at a shallow depth of 60 feet — a good thing since less steel pipe casing is needed."
Excavation will soon begin for the addition and elevator shaft foundation.
We Need Your Help
An anonymous philanthropist has challenged us to raise $500,000 in new gifts to the Campaign for Chilton House. Once the challenge is met, the anonymous donor will contribute $500,000 towards the campaign goal of $1.8 million.
You can support the Campaign for Chilton House by:
- Making a gift online. In the memorial acknowledgement box, please note that the gift is for the Chilton House campaign.
- Mailing a gift using our downloadable donation form.
Naming opportunities are also available. For more information, contact Jane Woodbury, vice president of business and fund development, at 617-547-2620, ext. 1360; 888-663-3688, ext. 1360; or jwoodbury@vnacarenetwork.org.
More Information
Learn more by:
- Downloading a brochure about the campaign.
- Visiting the Campaign for Chilton House page.
- Taking a virtual tour of the residence prior to the renovations.
- Signing up for e-mail updates.
For assistance making a donation, contact Jane Woodbury, vice president of business and fund development, at 617-547-2620, ext. 1360; 888-663-3688, ext. 1360; or jwoodbury@vnacarenetwork.org. For more information about hospice services, contact VNA Care Network & Hospice's Referral Center at 800-728-1862 or info@vnacarenetwork.org.
Posted: Feb. 19, 2009