Magnolia Center unveils fresh facade amid fundraising needs
The Magnolia Tree Earth Center in Bed-Stuy has unveiled a revitalized facade after being hidden by scaffolding for over a decade.
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The center, which has served the community since the 1970s, recently underwent significant renovations funded through community fundraising efforts.
"We were able to transform the space. Each space has a different meaning and it goes back to the red, the black and the green, which is the African liberation flag," said Crystal Jeffrey-Brusche, a board member at the center.
Despite the improvements, the center faces ongoing challenges, particularly with the need for a new boiler to maintain its operations during the winter.
"These brownstones are historical, actually a landmark, and they're very old. And it's costly to maintain," said Jeffrey-Brusche.
Without new funding, the Magnolia Tree Earth Center risks delaying its winter programming, highlighting the ongoing struggle to keep this vital community resource alive.
