In 1993, St. Peter's purchased a neighboring historic building that was originally a dwelling for the Andrews family. It subsequently became the first hospital in Delaware and the home of two fraternities, the last of which resulted in the condemnation of the building.
St. Peter’s orchestrated a citywide effort to restore the structure and convert it into a community center known as Andrews House. This effort has required thousands of hours and dollars, and the renovated building is now Delaware’s gathering place for acceptance, healing, hospitality and education for individuals and families.
St. Peter’s, together with 16 other partner churches, provides volunteers to serve full-course dinners on the second Friday of each month, homemade soup and sandwiches on the third Thursday, free legal advice, computer training, and court-ordered supervised visitation. Low-cost offices are provided for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the facility is made available for congregations needing a place to hold worship services. The building is leased from St. Peters’ for $1.00 per year, and all major maintenance and improvements are covered by parish funds.