Our Story
The Good Ground Family Church is Formed
Rev. Wendell and Dona Williams form Good Ground Ministries International, Inc.
Learn MoreAug 01, 1998Finding a New Home
Good Ground makes the historic St. Agnes Cathedral, a former Catholic Church in Cohoes, it’s permanent home.
Learn MoreMar 01, 2001An Important Realization
Rev. Wendell and Dona Williams see the need for the city youth to have a safe destination to go to after school hours. This leads them to conceptualize the Connect Center for Youth.
Sep 01, 2009Formally Established
The Connect Center is established as a not for profit 501(c)3 organization and work in collaboration with other local organizations, businesses and the school system to strengthen the Connect Center.
Jan 01, 2012Ground is Broken on the New Connect Center
Rev. Williams begins leading the construction to create a recreational and education space for children in grades 6-12
Learn MoreJun 06, 2012The Connect Center mourns the loss of its originator, Rev. Wendall Williams
After Rev. Williams passing, there was a hiatus on progress at the Connect Center.
Learn MoreAug 02, 2016Ben Williams is named Executive Director
Rev. Williams' son, Ben, takes over as Executive Director with the goal of finishing construction of the Connect Center.
Jan 01, 2018Construction Begins on the New STEAM Lab
After a several year hiatus, new construction begins at the Connect Center. Ben documents the start in the video embedded here!
Learn MoreFeb 02, 2020Ribbon Cutting for the Connect Classroom & Music Studio
The Connect Center finishes construction for the connect classroom and music studio and officially opens its doors.
Feb 17, 2021New Programming Initiatives Begin
New program series' like FIRST LEGO League, BPM Music Production Workshops, and Financial Literacy workshops begin in the Connect Center.
Mar 09, 2021The First Summer of STEAM Begins!
The Connect Center starts its summer-long free program series for the community.
Jun 28, 2021
