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15 Years of Forging San Antonio's Creative Future!
Join us Saturday, October 25th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, as we celebrate our history and launch our ongoing campaign to secure a modern, climate-controlled space.
Event Details:
The Experience
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Live demos at the equipment stations. 3D Printing, Metalworking, Woodworking, CNC & Laser Engraving
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High-value silent auction, featuring items from local makers and businesses along with fun door prizes
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Member Shops, Live T-shirt & Bandana Printing/Sales, and a Maker Costume Challenge.
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Step outside to our designated “Maker's Food Court” for a selection of fantastic local fare and drinks.
Funding Our Future
For 15 years, we’ve operated on heart and volunteer power. Now, we face rising rents and a non-A/C facility that threatens our ability to serve San Antonio. Our fundraising goal is based on securing our stability and investing in new capacity.
The $30,000 Challenge: Securing Our Future Capacity
Financial Goals
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Transition Fund: This goal secures the new lease, deposit, and moving costs to move us into a climate-controlled facility and escape the high-rent threat. (Crucial to hit by Oct 25th!)
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Tier 1 PLUS a $10,000 Strategic Capacity Investment—dedicated to upgrading our existing laser to catch up with current tech, and acquiring high-demand, new equipment (like the xTool MetalFab) to provide additional metalworking options.
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Our 15-Year Financial Security Fund. Covers the Core Goal PLUS a vital 2-3 month operating reserve for long-term stability and funding new outreach programs.
Can’t make the event? Consider helping us out with a donation!
Invest in the Next 15 Years of Making in San Antonio!
The celebration is free and open to everyone in the community! To help us fund the urgent move to our modernized, climate-controlled space, we encourage a suggested donation of $15 upon registration.
Our Tier 1 goal is $15,000—the critical Transition Fund needed to secure the lease, pay the movers, and successfully relocate our entire operation. Every contribution made today is dedicated to stabilizing our future.
Here is how your immediate support fuels the move:
Fund Security: Your donation goes directly toward covering the new lease deposit and first month's rent, removing the threat of rising costs.
Fund Comfort: It ensures we move into a climate-controlled facility, guaranteeing a safe and comfortable environment for our community year-round.
"We need to hit this $15,000 Transition Fund goal as soon as possible to lock in our new home. Please secure your entry and help us begin forging our next chapter.
1. $15 Giver's Tickets:
Action and Impact: Secures your attendance and provides vital base funding for professional moving supplies.
2. $25 – $100 Donations:
Action and Impact: Funds One Hour of Security, covering the immediate costs of utilities, insurance, or professional moving labor for the new facility.
3. $500+ Donations:
Action and Impact: Directly contributes to the Lease Security Deposit, helping to secure the lease in our climate-controlled space.
"Every contribution, big or small, gets us out of the old space and into a safe, sustainable new one!"