Holy Cross CCA's Ministers - Minister Althea  

Holy Cross Deacon Board Members, left to right

Bro. Mel, Bro. Chris, Bro. Vin and Bro. Bobby

Far right, Head of  Holy Cross CCA's Deacon Board, Deacon Benjamin with, Mayor Angel Tavares Middle, and G Boss far left.

                      Holy Cross Children and Adult Dance Instuctor,  Impress Charmaine Hollins

                    The Holy Cross CCA's Team of proud volunteer workers.

Pastor C. Farrow and Holy Cross Board Members 

We are seeking to rebuild the

historic Victorian Lafayette

Mill Office building to bring

supporting and educational 

faith-based programs to the  

Woonsocket area for youth,

families and individuals.

The Lafayette Worsted Mill

established in 1900, was one 

of three major local mills

engaged in  the French style of

worsted wool production.  Most of its buildings were demolished in 2008.  Holy Cross CCA is dedicated to restoring and preserving the above historic building that still stands.

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​The Lafayette Worsted Company Administrative Headquarters Historic District encompasses the surviving buildings of a once-extensive textile mill complex in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.  Above you see one of the elaborate Empire brick building designed by Woonsocket architect Walter F. Fontaine. The Lafayette Worsted Mill, established in 1900, was one of three major local mills engaged in the French style of worsted wool production. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.

Summary Paragraph

The Office Building above was built in (1923). This building is one of the former complex's of fifteen buildings, built out between 1899 and 1948, of which a substantial amount were demolished by the City of Woonsocket in 2008 when it acquired the property. Here you see one of the two remaining extant 1½-story buildings located on the north side of Hamlet Avenue on a 1.5-acre parcel, a portion of the large land holdings of the early 19th-century Hamlet Mill and, after 1899, Lafayette Worsted Company. The district is bounded on the south by Hamlet Avenue, on the west by the former railbed of a New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad (NYNH&H) spur line and a densely-settled residential area, and on the east and north by the Woonsocket Middle School. The two buildings are sited at the southwest corner of the school property. The above Victorian Office Building in question of rehabilitation, possesses excellent integrity. Although generally intact, the office has seen considerable moisture penetration, mostly through the roof at the northeast corner, resulting in significant interior deterioration. Some open windows have also contributed to damage of historical the fabric. 

Presently, Holy Cross CCA and Pastor Farrow are working to preserve the rich character that this building bring to Woonsocket's community and, to utilize it in a very special way, helping children and families in our community to thrive positively.  Read more about us at "Time Out @ Holy Cross", to learn more of how we plan to serve our children, families and the community. 

Reverend Cynthia M. Farrow is founder of Holy Cross Christian Counseling Assembly.  She has been faithful to her calling to help implement positive change in the community and to provide support to those in crisis. 

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