If we were gonna quit, we'd have done it already

Energy is high on the RiVA team right now and we're gearing up for Phase One of the project.  It will include gallery and washroom renovations, securing entrances, insulating and preparing for second floor tenants.  We had a great consultation with our house committee and seem to have a clear path on how to proceed.

We applied for our Charitable Tax Status yesterday, which means we should be able to write tax receipts for donations sometime this spring or summer.  The next steps will involve major fundraising and grant applications.  We accept cash, cheques, large donations and small, Canadian Tire money and volunteer help including tradespeople's services.  Now that red tape and construction plans are under control, money is the priority. 

We have a plan, we have met obstacles and revised the plan.  We've seen this building inside and out, we know what we're dealing with.  If we were gonna quit, we would have done it already.  Now we need the financial and moral support of community members to make it happen.  In 4 months, Woodstock could have its first-ever art gallery and performance space for the community.  Think about how 702 Main St. is going to change things.  How big can you dream?