Providing a safe place during storms while also honoring history, the W.S. Stevens Center is opening in Quincy to serve as both a health resource and a community beacon.
- The center is built on the same grounds as the historic W.S. Stevens School, which burned down about ten years ago, preserving its legacy for future generations.
- It will provide health and wellness services while also serving as an alternative shelter for residents who test positive for COVID during natural disasters.
- Watch the video to see how county leaders are celebrating the grand opening and the opportunities this center brings to Quincy.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Providing a safe place during storms while also being a beacon in the community. I’m Tatyana Purifoy, your Quincy neighborhood reporter, showing you how this historical building is providing opportunities for the community.
The center sits on the same grounds where the historic W.S. Stevens school burned down about ten years ago. Now, county leaders say the new building will focus on health and wellness, while also providing space for community events…