The Hope 7 Community Center was established in 1968 as the East Side Neighborhood Recreation Center, Inc. It was formed by community members who recognized the need for recreational programs for the youth in Troy's East Side. When the City of Troy decided to shut down the firehouse, known as Hope 7, the group took over the building and shared it for many years with a branch of the Troy Public Library. Over time, the library relocated, and Hope 7 continued to expand, gradually establishing a food pantry, summer camp, after-school program, and numerous community events.

 

Today, the building remains much as it was when Troy’s brave firefighters inhabited the space, with minimal renovations made to accommodate our current needs for our children’s programs. An impressive painting of the original firehouse, along with photos of over a hundred firefighters from the turn of the 20th century, proudly adorns our second floor. It will be cherished by all of us forever. The building serves as a proud reminder of how our community has grown and improved over the years.