The Widow's Home Project

The Widow's Home was founded in 1871 to care for Confederate widows.  It was built on land acquired from the city of Augusta


It is on the site of Augusta's first city hospital for the "sick poor" which was founded in 1818.  It is also the site of the Georgia's first school of medicine - the Medical Academy of Georgia.




The present structure was built in 1886-87.  It has 42 rooms which were used to care for "needy women" from its opening in 1887 until 2003 when it was closed.  It was purchased by Augusta developer Clay Boardman III who was interested in preserving this historical building.  The Widow's Home Foundation still exists and still is active in furthering the cause of women in need.

In July 2008 Mr. Boardman agreed to give the building to Christ Community Health Services (CCHSA) provided it was renovated and used as a health center for the underserved of Augusta.

In August 2008 CCHSA took possession of the Widows Home.

Because of the site's historic connection with medical care for the "sick poor", education of health professionals, and care for those in need, we feel honored to carry on the legacy of those who walked these grounds before us.

Our plan is to renovate the Widows Home into a primary care clinic with 12 exam rooms, a 2,000 square foot Pediatric Physical Therapy suite, classrooms, a resource center and counseling center.

We are currently raising money toward that goal. 

Please check back as our progress continues and more information about it is posted.