Last Spring, we were delighted that around 80 donors gave about $10,000. Since that time we have used the money, along with some small grant funding, to pour concrete, and build and insulate walls. Now we are ready to install heating and plumbing and electrical service, drywall and paint, and purchase sound and light equipment. We are developing our Christmas wish list, soon to be published. Can you guess what is on it?
(Here'a an example. Boiler for heating- $6000)
Stay tuned for more information!
Spring 2008
Hello Friends of the Firehouse!
If you've made it here it means you've been caught
up in our 7 Days to Save The Firehouse
fundraiser. We're contacting as many people as possible who
are able to donate even just $10 to the rebuilding of The Firehouse.
The North Manchester community is behind us and has provided the money
to build a new roof and floor (go to www.youtube.com/SaveTheFirehouse
to see some videos of the progress!), but it's going to take
more to get the whole Firehouse back. We're at a point where
literally every penny you can donate will help us bring back the venue
that we all know and love. Please make a donation at the
PayPal link or send a check to the address below. Once
you've donated, please take a couple minutes
to contact 10 more people and let them know why you're
donating and why they should too. If we all cast our
nets far enough, we'll have the Firehouse back before we know
it! Thank you so much for keeping the flame alive in North Manchester.
..::NEWS::..
4.22.08 79 donors
$8575.39
Keep it up!
4.20.08-4.26.08 Seven MORE Days to Save The Firehouse! Let's make it happen! 4.22.08 Check out the WANE TV report on The Firehouse.
4.13.08-4.19.08 Seven MORE Days to Save The Firehouse!
4.13.08 Totals so far:
42 donors
$5,669.00 Raised!
1.17.08 Click the poster below for more information
on upcoming fundraisers to re-build the firehouse. Your support is
greatly appreciated!!
10.13.07 On July 25, 2007, the Firehouse roof collapsed
during heavy rains. An ad hoc committee has been investigating the
possibilities of renovating the Firehouse so that the concerts our
youth have enjoyed for the past six years can continue. Because the
roof must be replaced, and the building brought up to code, funds are
desperately needed.
Trick-or-Treat Fundraiser
Manchester High School students: Trick-or-Treat for the Firehouse! Form
a group with 4 or 5 of your friends and sing on people's lawns until
they give you money for the Firehouse. Talk to Mr. Burnworth or Mrs.
Klingler for more information.
Under Construction
The North Manchester Town Council voted to accept our recommendation to
tear down the middle and back sections of the Firehouse so that some
new construction can happen in the same location. The plan is to keep
the front part, bring it "up to code" so it will be safe, and add to it
under a new roof.
Facebook Users
Be sure to join the group Support the Firehouse! to connect with other
Firehouse friends. "Support
the Firehouse!"
..::HOW TO HELP::..
To donate, please send a check made payable to The Firehouse to:
P.O. Box 171
North Manchester, IN 46962.
To make a tax deductible donation, please send a check made payable to Zion Lutheran Church
with "The Firehouse" written in the memo line to:
Zion Lutheran Church DBA The Firehouse
113 West Main Street
North Manchester, IN 46962