Our Path for the New Year 2024
MVCAF DBA Granite Guild moved to Northumberland, New Hampshire in April 2023. We began by assisting the Northumberland Police Department in raising the funds and purchasing backpacks and school supplies for every SAU58 student from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. We followed up with a donation of more backpacks and mens winter coats from Ocean State Job Lot. Then teamed up with the Community Builders Hub, the Town of Northumberland, and the Groveton Fire Department to present a free family night in October, complete with Ghostbusters, bonfire, food, beverages, and music.
During this time we have been searching for a "brick & mortar" location to establish a Community & Arts Center. We have embarked, in collaboration with the Town of Northumberland, to apply for a New Hampshire Community Development Block Grant to purchase and renovate the former Groveton Train Depot. Granite Guild will file its formal application at the end of January, We anticipate getting an initial indication from the State in April and, if successful, we should see funding in July 2024 that will allow us to purchase the Train Depot and commence renovations to open as a Community & Arts Center.
Renovations will include constructing a stage and installing a truss system for sound and lighting equipment. The Depot will undergo a complete facelift, including fence, landscaping, and walkways. The interior will feature a gallery space to hang artwork along with an area to do workshops, classrooms, and a variety of events. We are developing a schedule for 2024 that will include a music fundraiser, monthly art walks with music, an Earth Day Event, and an Oktoberfest. We are looking into the feasibility of doing a Farmers Market.
Granite Guild will continue to connect with companies and other organizations to obtain donations of clothing, household items, and food that we will be able to distribute to people in need. We are in the early stages of working with SAU58 to explore arts programming and volunteer opportunities that we can provide students. In the event of a local disaster, Granite Guild will make the Community Center available
Our main mission will continue to focus on the arts with the inclusion of helping communities in any capacity that we can. Again, with the ultimate goal of doing whatever possible to improve the Quality of Life, locally. If you're interested in donating, please go to our Donate Page to our PayPal link or contact us (562-556-5178). We also use Venmo. MVCAF/Granite Guild sees this as a positive opportunity for real growth and strengthening our ability to be a formidable advocate for both the arts and the community-at-large.
MVCAF DBA Granite Guild moved to Northumberland, New Hampshire in April 2023. We began by assisting the Northumberland Police Department in raising the funds and purchasing backpacks and school supplies for every SAU58 student from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. We followed up with a donation of more backpacks and mens winter coats from Ocean State Job Lot. Then teamed up with the Community Builders Hub, the Town of Northumberland, and the Groveton Fire Department to present a free family night in October, complete with Ghostbusters, bonfire, food, beverages, and music.
During this time we have been searching for a "brick & mortar" location to establish a Community & Arts Center. We have embarked, in collaboration with the Town of Northumberland, to apply for a New Hampshire Community Development Block Grant to purchase and renovate the former Groveton Train Depot. Granite Guild will file its formal application at the end of January, We anticipate getting an initial indication from the State in April and, if successful, we should see funding in July 2024 that will allow us to purchase the Train Depot and commence renovations to open as a Community & Arts Center.
Renovations will include constructing a stage and installing a truss system for sound and lighting equipment. The Depot will undergo a complete facelift, including fence, landscaping, and walkways. The interior will feature a gallery space to hang artwork along with an area to do workshops, classrooms, and a variety of events. We are developing a schedule for 2024 that will include a music fundraiser, monthly art walks with music, an Earth Day Event, and an Oktoberfest. We are looking into the feasibility of doing a Farmers Market.
Granite Guild will continue to connect with companies and other organizations to obtain donations of clothing, household items, and food that we will be able to distribute to people in need. We are in the early stages of working with SAU58 to explore arts programming and volunteer opportunities that we can provide students. In the event of a local disaster, Granite Guild will make the Community Center available
Our main mission will continue to focus on the arts with the inclusion of helping communities in any capacity that we can. Again, with the ultimate goal of doing whatever possible to improve the Quality of Life, locally. If you're interested in donating, please go to our Donate Page to our PayPal link or contact us (562-556-5178). We also use Venmo. MVCAF/Granite Guild sees this as a positive opportunity for real growth and strengthening our ability to be a formidable advocate for both the arts and the community-at-large.
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