People ask how long construction will take. We are tempted to say, “as long as a piece of string…” The truth is, the time frame will depend on the strength of our fundraising–which is and will continue to be a major focus. We hope to begin the staged work with the money in hand—right now approximately $2M.
We have had several leadership donations come in since the announcement of our successful purchase on April 6, as well as many smaller donations Gifts at any level are critical to our success; so far, they have enabled us to invest in professional software for managing our donations, accounts and mailing list; paying for insurance on the property; and, we hope, installing some lighting under the marquee for safety purposes. We’ll be paying the architects for their work, expeditors to help cut through city red tape, and a super to watch the property, So, your cash donations are critical. Our admin team is still 100% volunteer, so your donations go directly toward setting up systems, maintaining and building out the property. Because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift is 100% tax deductible.
Granted, fundraising is a bit challenging in this political climate, but we are energized by the number of people who say that giving to a local initiative like this makes them feel empowered—to be supporting both the neighborhood, and the arts.
Make a donation and encourage friends/neighbors to join the effort too!