The extensive renovations to both the gymnasium and the welcome area of the headquarters of Cranston Leage for Cranston’s Future (CLCF) have not only redefined their appearance, they have also redefined their place in the community. “This is really the story of how a community can come together,” says Steven Marocco, the past president of the organization. Through donations of time, money, materials, and labor, they were able to fully renovate their building and basketball court, serving over 4,000 youth from Cranston and the surrounding communities each year. Now fully ADA accessible, CLCF is able to partner with more organizations like the Special Olympics of RI to expand access to their facilities. “The most important part of this renovation is that we have the ability to meet the demands of the youth as they change—our programming isn’t static. We’re here to stay, we’ll still be relevant in 50 or 60 years,” said Steven. He also noted a sense of ownership that members have of the facility. “There’s a pride in the community, that we have a clubhouse this special, and people want to take care of it.”