ELEVATE THE ARTS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
A NEW ELEVATOR IS ESSENTIAL TO CREATE ACCESS FOR ALL!
We're just $250,000 away from a new, accessible elevator! Can you help?
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We're just $250,00 away from a new elevator that would allow EVERYONE in the community to access ALL our programs and events.
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As a Meriden arts nonprofit, we love the sense of community in our downtown neighborhood and the city at large. It’s because of this community that we’ve chosen to stay in our circa 1894 building despite significant challenges recently, including a leaky roof and structural issues. Today, thanks to community generosity, and a crucial boost from the American Rescue Fund, our building is structurally stable with a new roof overhead.
BUT we’re still challenged by a 90+ year old elevator that has been on life support for years, with no replacement parts available. Besides requiring an elevator for day-to-day operations, installing a new, accessible elevator would allow full use of each floor as well as access for people who can’t take advantage of our programs now. Quite simply, if we are to continue to survive and thrive, a new elevator is essential! |
This 90+ year old elevator was installed during The Great Depression when Franklin Delano Roosevelt was President! It's served us well for many years, but now it's cranky, temperamental, unreliable . . .. and more than ready to retire!
Because construction costs have increased exponentially, we’re still $250,000 short of our goal - despite our tireless fundraising and continual pursuit of grants. That’s why we’re reaching out to you, our community, in the hope that you will consider contributing to our “Elevate the Arts” Campaign.
Would you support us with a donation for this important capital campaign and help us keep art alive in Meriden?
Would you support us with a donation for this important capital campaign and help us keep art alive in Meriden?
DONATE - online or by mail
ONLINE
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PayPal allows you to pay by Credit or Debit Card or through your PayPal account. Please add "Elevate the Arts" under Special Instructions. THANK YOU for supporting Gallery 53!
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