Building Community, Saving History
goal: 200 members by dec 2026
Current membership
101
GOAL: $200,000 by dec 2026
Amount raised
$75,500
Help us save the Old Wooler Schoolhouse and return it to community service.
Make a contribution – become a WACO member.
Your Gift Unlocks
$1 Million for Wooler
We need your help to Unlock the Grant!
We’ve already secured a $1,000,000 grant – but we must raise $250,000 to access it
Thanks to our community, over $75,000 has already been raised and more than 1,000 volunteer hours invested.
Every dollar given now moves us closer to unlocking the full grant, multiplying your impact on accessibility, safety, and community programs.
Imagine the impact of your contribution …
We get 80% of investments back through rebates and can reinvest those rebates up to three times.
Local and affordable access to recreation programs.
Unique spaces for family and community events supported by a large modern kitchen.
A destination for seasonal markets, craft shows, art and music events, supported by 48 parking spaces and modern amenities.
Proposed Schoolhouse addition to provide an elevator, exit stairs, and a new entrance – improving building accessibility and safety.
Our Gift Shop has REOPENED!
Given the popularity of our Wooler and area history books, we have ordered more copies that are now available for sale.
Give the gift that gives three times!
Gifts for friends and family, that will also help preserve the heritage Wooler Schoolhouse, and help build an awesome community space for the future.
Please visit our gift shop!