About the Hutchins Street Square Foundation

The Hutchins Street Square Foundation was formed in 1979 in order to pursue funding for what stands today as the "crown jewel" of Downtown Lodi.

The ongoing mission of the Foundation Board of Hutchins Street Square is to direct, guide, and monitor the continued development and use of the Square for the educational, cultural and social needs of our entire community.

We envision the energy and enthusiasm of the community perpetuates the Square as the social, cultural, and historic heart of Lodi.

Message from the Chairman

It is an honor for me to be associated with the Hutchins Street Square Community and Conference Center -- the Crown Jewel of Lodi. More than just a building, the Square is the civic center of Lodi as well as the anchor for the downtown rediscovery. The Square also houses programs for all ages from the Adult Day Care and Senior Services Center to Camp Hutchins Child Care; the Youth Commission and the Arts Commission, to name a few.

The vision that a group of community volunteer leaders had over 25 years ago when they looked at the burned-out, abandoned site of the original Lodi High School was truly remarkable. Today, that vision is a reality, and that volunteer spirit is still very much alive and well at the Square. We currently have hundreds of volunteers giving thousands of hours of their time to make the Lodi community a better place.

The Square is a gift to all the citizens of Lodi, and will be around for generations to come because each of us cares about our community.