03/07/2026
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Because of you, we’re making real progress.
So far we’ve raised:
✨ $2,800 in community contributions
✨ $4,200 in vendor savings from partners who stepped up to help
And we just received incredible news — Springfield Preservation & Revitalization (SPAR) has awarded us a facade grant that will match up to $4,000 for improvements to the exterior of the building.
This means we can begin addressing more than just the door — including railings, fencing, paint, and landscaping that were always part of the original plan.
The last few weeks have honestly been overwhelming in the best way. So many people showing kindness, encouragement, and support for this space.
We did have one moment where someone attempted to scam us out of $11,000. It was hard not to get excited about the possibility of help in a moment like this, but we slowed down, trusted our instincts, and caught it before anything serious happened.
Through it all, we still believe this will come together exactly as it needs to.
If you’d like to help us cross the finish line, you can:
• Book a rental
• Become a member
• Purchase a gift card on our website (any amount) and redeem it later for memberships, rentals, events, or programming
• Or contribute via Cash App: $nobirdjax
Every bit of support helps strengthen this creative home.
We’ve got this.