COMMUNITY
IMPACT
WHO BENEFITS FROM THE ACADEMY?
The Academy opens doors of opportunity for our community through job creation, strengthening our local economy, education, providing social activities, and strengthening local tourism.
JOB CREATION
The Green River Academy historic site creates jobs through preservation efforts, tourism, and community engagement. Site operations require staff for historical interpretation who bring history to life for visitors. Restoration projects provide work for carpenters, masons, and construction workers skilled in historic building techniques.
The site's tourism impact supports nearby businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and shops, while special events generate temporary jobs for vendors, performers, and event staff. Nonprofit and community initiatives require grant writers, fundraisers, and volunteer coordinators to sustain preservation efforts. By safeguarding history, Green River Academy not only preserves the past but also fosters job creation and economic growth within the community.
INCOME & OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR LOCAL FAMILIES
The Green River Academy strengthens the local economy by attracting visitors who spend within our community, which in turn, supports local businesses and creates economic opportunity. Tourism generated by the site benefits local restaurants, shops, and lodging, as visitors spend money in the area while attending events, tours, and educational programs. Restoration projects provide income for skilled laborers, carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, supporting local trades and businesses who likewise spend in our community.
Special events bring in vendors, performers, and service providers, further circulating money within the community. Additionally, grants and fundraising efforts for preservation projects bring external funding into the area, supporting jobs and stimulating economic growth. By preserving history, the Green River Academy serves as a cultural and economic anchor, ensuring that investment in the past continues to benefit the present and future of the community.
THE ACADEMY IS FOCUSED ON OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR GUESTS
The Academy operates to educate, inspire, and motivate our local children to achieve distinction through expanded access to opportunities such as advanced art, computing, music, science, and mathematics.
CHILDRENAccess to opportunity is vital at every stage of childhood development. Green River Academy, led by former educators and community professionals, strives to provide educational opportunities that guide local children toward success.
MOMS & DADSCarpenters, repairmen, tour guides, artisans, and merchants supply the Academy with essential tools, while local businesses benefit from visitors who support our community, boosting the economy and sustaining our shared success.
WORKERSHistoric architecture, period furnishings, immersive tours, and period fashion attract history and antique enthusiasts to our community. These elements create an engaging experience, drawing visitors who appreciate heritage, craftsmanship, and the timeless beauty of the past.
ENTHUSIASTSSCHOOLSOur schools are the foundation of our future. The Academy proudly partners with educational institutions to create opportunities for our youth, ensuring growth, knowledge, and success for the next generation through collaboration and innovation.
Tourists, supporters, and patrons of the Academy also support local businesses. Restaurants, accommodations, and attractions benefit, creating economic growth. The Academy fosters a thriving community by drawing visitors who contribute to local commerce and sustainability.
BUSINESSTOTAL INCOME TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO DATE:
$1,235,982
INFUSED INTO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Number includes donations, fundraisers, and Government and Private Grants
