By giving these kids the opportunity to express themselves through art, their self-esteem is raised and they feel proud of what they've accomplished. The kids are really happy to be there.

With rents being what they are and threatening to go up, we knew the best solution was to eventually purchase our building. We could also get the facility next to us so that we could increase our overall space. That's why the campaign has been started now before the option ends.

I asked him why and he wouldn't tell me. We had to find someplace else pretty fast. With the help of our supporters, we raised a little over $140,000 in 45 days to move.