THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our 2015 Capital
Campaign -- we reached last year’s goal of $50,000 for renovation of our new
space! Your kindness and generosity will
have a positive impact on the services the Co-op can offer to patrons and the
outreach programs we provide to Durham residents.
Major
supporters to our Capital Campaign include the Carolina Tarwheels, New Belgium
Brewing, an anonymous corporate donor that made a project-transforming gift,
and our fantastic landlord, the City of Durham Parks and Recreation.
The
funds raised to date will allow us to complete Phase II of our construction
project and meet the requirements for the certificate of occupancy at our new
site in Duke Park. We hope to be ready
for the big move by the end of April!
The
2015 Capital Campaign funded our basic remodeling needs in a thrifty
manner. We are now working to add a HVAC
(heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) system to make the space more
functional year round. We also need to
paint and add a few finishing touches to the space, as well as purchase some
new workstands, shop tools, and upgrade our computer system.
Our
2016 Capital Campaign goal is to raise at least $20,000 to cover HVAC and the
finishing touches - can you help us by donating and spreading the word? Read more and contribute online at
https://www.razoo.com/us/story/2016-Capital-Campaign. All donations are fully
tax-deductible.
Construction Progress to Date
Our
contractor, local carpenter Robert Walpole, has transformed an open-front
maintenance bay into a spacious enclosed bicycle workshop with a large covered
outdoor work area. We are looking
forward to working in this well designed space!
Gone are the cramped working conditions - the new shop offers ample
space to work and store tools, bikes, parts, and donations! Rob also renovated the office building with a
wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Not only is the remodeling shaping up, Co-op Board member
and beekeeper Matt Yearout and volunteers have started to create a
pollinator-friendly landscape that will bring beauty and educational
opportunities for Co-op members and our Duke Park neighbors. This project was
funded by a generous grant from Burt’s Bees.
Open House and Anniversary Bike Ride, Saturday, April 16*
Please come to our Open House on April 16th from 2-4 PM and
celebrate our 9th anniversary. Tour our
newly renovated space at 1612 Acadia Street on the north end of Duke Park. Celebrate with raffles, snacks and a prize
drawing. After the Open House, join us
for a slow-paced bike ride to a local bike-friendly watering-hole for a late
afternoon gathering around 5 PM. *rain date 4/17
We hope to see you at the Open House!
Please help spread the word about our 2016 Capital Campaign!
https://www.razoo.com/us/story/2016-Capital-Campaign
https://www.razoo.com/us/story/2016-Capital-Campaign
