The Greendale Historical Society has hired consultant and grant writer Stephen V. DeLeers as part of its campaign to renovate the historic former Police Station and Annex building.

DeLeers will work with the Historical Society with board development, organizational structure, public relations and grant writing. DeLeers has worked with non-profit organizations for more than 20 years and has assisted groups including the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and the Latino Community Center.

The Historical Society hopes to raise $2 million in less than a year to rennovate the former Police Station and Annex into a museum, gift shop, office space and a community meeting room.

Greendale Now's Stefanie Scott wrote about the Historical Society's effort to renovate the old Police and Fire buildings and the Oct. 4 meeting at which the Society outlined its plans to community members. Click here to read the story.

The Village of Greendale has agreed to give the Historical Society a year to raise money to restore and readapt the old Police and Fire Station for historical and community service. They have signed a lease with us for operation of the Center.

We need people who are excited about this project to volunteer for committees: The committees will be Fundraising, Public Relations, and Volunteer Coordinating.

Please call (414) 384-2730, ext. 32 for more information. Or, please click here to sign-up to be a volunteer.