Raise the Roof for The Rec

In 2017, Lumber City Church purchased the building at Vandervoort & Keil Streets with a bold vision: to create a safe, welcoming home for the North Tonawanda Youth Center, also known as The Rec.

Since then, The Rec has become a vital hub for our community. Every winter from October to May, it hosts all of North Tonawanda Parks & Rec’s indoor programs. Families gather to watch their kids play, and students find a place where they belong. On Sunday nights, Lumber City Church also runs a basketball league for 9th–12th graders, now in its fifth year, bridging opportunities for teens to grow both on and off the court.

But today, The Rec faces a critical challenge: we need a new roof. Without it, this safe and vibrant community space is at risk.

Our Big Fundraiser: Chevy Trax Raffle + Meat Raffle

To meet this need, we are raffling off a 2025 Chevy Trax RS and hosting a Meat Raffle Fundraiser on Thursday, October 17, 2025, at 6 PM at the Knights of Columbus in North Tonawanda.

This event will feature 17 rounds of meat raffle fun plus the drawing for the Chevy Trax. Together, these efforts will help us raise the funds necessary to repair the roof and keep The Rec alive for generations to come.

How You Can Help

We’re inviting corporate sponsors, local businesses, and community partners to stand with us. You can make a difference in three ways:

🥇 Sponsor the Event

Choose a sponsorship level that fits your business and gain visibility at the event, online, and in our community.

Gold Sponsor – $1,000
Exclusive sponsor of 3–4 rounds · Logo on event screen & signage · Social media spotlight · Stage recognition
Silver Sponsor – $500
Sponsor of 2 rounds (may be shared) · Logo on event screen & signage · Stage recognition
Bronze Sponsor – $250
Shared signage recognition · Group thank-you during the event
Community Partner – Any Amount
Every gift matters · Choose to be recognized or remain anonymous

🎁 Donate Goods or Services

Gift cards, products, or services make exciting door prizes and showcase your business to hundreds of local families.

🎟️ Buy a Raffle Ticket

Every ticket purchased brings us closer to our goal — and gives you a chance to win a brand new 2025 Chevy Trax RS! (LINK HERE)

🧺 Donate a Basket for our Basket Raffle

If you’re the creative type, you can put together a basket for our basket raffle. Contact Pastor Chad if you’re able to donate a basket! Chad@LumberCityChurch.com or 716-243-9504

Why It Matters

This is about more than just a building. It’s about creating a safe space where kids can play, teens can grow, and families can gather. It’s about investing in North Tonawanda’s future.

Together, let’s raise the roof for The Rec.

2025 "Everybody Wins" Meat Raffle Corporate Sponsorship Drive

By Neighborhope Collective

2025 "Everybody Wins" Meat Raffle Corporate Sponsorship Drive

Help us put a NEW ROOF on the NT Youth Center!