Kid's Place Finds a Permanent Home in Waynesboro

Kid’s Place Child Advocacy Center now has a permanent home in Wayne County thanks to a generous gift from the Waynesboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

During a special ceremony held Monday, June 15, at 3p.m., members of Waynesboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church officially presented the deed to the property at 108 N. High Street to Kid’s Place board members and staff, solidifying a partnership that has been years in the making.

The relationship between the church and Kid’s Place began several years ago when the church’s Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s group supported the organization through donations and service projects while Kid’s Place was providing assistance to children and families in Wayne County.

As the need for a dedicated location for child advocacy services continued to grow, church leaders recognized an opportunity to help. Following the deaths of longtime church members Jim and Linda Basham in 2021, the church began evaluating future uses for the church manse, where the Bashams had lived for many years.

After careful consideration and discussion, the church session voted in 2021 to offer the property for use by Kid’s Place. The organization enthusiastically accepted the proposal, and the church undertook renovations to transform the former residence into a facility capable of supporting Kid’s Place’s mission and services.

Over the next several years, the partnership continued to flourish. Waynesboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church provided ongoing support by maintaining the property, covering utility expenses, paying property taxes, and assisting with other operational needs. Throughout that time, church members witnessed firsthand the vital role Kid’s Place plays in serving vulnerable children and families in the community.

In 2025, church leaders began discussing the long-term future of the property and concluded that transferring ownership to Kid’s Place would best support the organization’s mission. Kid’s Place leadership gladly accepted the offer.

Following approval from the Cumberland Presbytery, the transfer process moved forward. With legal services generously donated by the Law Office of Josh Polk, the property was legally separated from church ownership and the deed was transferred to Kid’s Place.

Church leaders expressed their appreciation for the work Kid’s Place continues to do in Wayne County and affirmed their commitment to supporting the organization in the years ahead.

“This gift ensures that Kid’s Place has a permanent home from which to provide critical services to children and families in need,” church representatives said. “We look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting their important mission.”