Ray Adamyk · Pomona & Beyond

Restoring Places.
Empowering People.
Transforming Communities.

Building connections through historic preservation, the arts, faith, social justice, and service—locally and around the world.

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A purpose beyond buildings

Investing in places. Believing in people.

For Ray Adamyk, community development is about more than restoring historic spaces. It is about creating places where people gather, creativity flourishes, history is honored, and lives are changed.

PTowne brings together a growing collection of community, nonprofit, artistic, faith-based, and humanitarian initiatives rooted in Pomona, California, with connections reaching Canada, Africa, and Mexico.

“The most meaningful legacy we can build is one that creates opportunity, preserves history, and serves others.”
Pomona, California

Places that bring people together

The Union on Garey historic Pomona YMCA buildingTHE UNION
ON GAREYExplore The Union ↗
Historic preservation

The Union on Garey

The transformation of Pomona's former YMCA into a renewed home for community, creative expression, gathering, and opportunity.

The Cathedral Pomona event hallTHE
CATHEDRALExplore The Cathedral ↗
Arts & culture

The Cathedral

A downtown Pomona event venue bringing people together for performances, concerts, celebrations, and meaningful community experiences.

Colorful abstract collage of bold blue, yellow, and pink paint strokes with cut paper and torn canvas
Creative community

Arts & Culture

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Supporting artists, creative spaces, cultural engagement, and a vibrant downtown where imagination and community intersect.

Some photographs are hosted externally and may be blocked; the linked official galleries remain available.

History, dignity & justice

Honoring the past. Shaping the future.

Harriet Tubman Statue · Lincoln Park

Bronze Harriet Tubman statue pointing skyward among trees and rose bushes in Lincoln Park, Pomona, on a stone base inscribed with her words

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Ray Adamyk donated the Harriet Tubman statue for Lincoln Park in Pomona, helping create a lasting public tribute to courage, freedom, and the continuing pursuit of justice.

Salem Chapel · Canada

Salem Chapel, a white historic church with arched windows and a cross on its gable, in St. Catharines, Ontario

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Ray Adamyk and supporters have donated more than $100,000 toward the restoration of Salem Chapel in St. Catharines, Ontario, a historic church closely associated with Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

Service without borders

Faith in action around the world

Villagers in Tanzania celebrating with raised hands around a new clean-water well pump
Tanzania · Africa

Wild Hope International

Ray Adamyk has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to mission work in Tanzania, including well-digging efforts with Wild Hope International to help communities access clean water.

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Family outside a home under construction through Spectrum Ministries in Tijuana
Mexico

Spectrum Ministries

Photograph from an external source; a local illustration appears if unavailable.

Participating in home-building efforts that provide practical support, shelter, and hope for families in Mexico.

A GOD TALKS speaker addressing an audience on stage, with a cross displayed on the screen behind
Leadership & connection

Faith Leaders Connection

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Founded by Ray Adamyk, Faith Leaders Connection brings together people from churches, businesses, and community organizations. Its GOD TALKS gatherings feature three speakers sharing seven-minute messages at The Cathedral Pomona.

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Join the journey

Good things happen when people come together.

PTowne is a place to share stories, highlight meaningful projects, and connect people who believe in preserving history, supporting creativity, advancing dignity, and serving communities.

Interested in learning more, collaborating, or supporting an initiative? Reach out through the organizations featured here.

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