How can I help?

     Things are moving along here at the 1802 Madison Project.  Closing is less than two weeks away, and work on this grand old house will begin shortly thereafter.  I've had a number of people e-mail about how they can contribute.  There are two ways:

1. Labor.  There's going to be a fair bit of "grunt work" over the next few months, from cleaning up the grounds to rebuilding porches and painting.  After assessing what needs to be done, we'll schedule some "Volunteer Days" for neighbors and anyone else who'd like to be a part of bringing this house back to life.  If you've got the heart to help, we can use you, whether you're an enthusiastic amateur or a skilled professional.  Keep an eye out for opportunities that will be posted here and on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Save1802MadisonProject.
2. Money.  Frankly, this project is going to take a good bit of money to complete.  We don't have corporate or government money behind us.  The neighborhood partners behind the Project are putting their credit and contributions on the line with the sole goal of saving this house.  We're taking out a loan to make sure that the the funds will be there to do the major exterior repairs.  We'll also be raising funds from our neighbors, fellow Montgomerians, and anyone else who'd like to be a part of the Project.  Already we've had offers of donations from $25 to $500.  Remember, even $10 will buy some dust masks or paint brushes, and we're going to need those for sure!  We are very fortunate to have the Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery as a partner in our fundraising efforts.

 We've had some folks call us crazy for taking this project on, but all of us believe that with the help of our friends and neighbors we can make sure this house becomes a part of Montgomery's future and not another lost piece of its past.  Thanks for your help and support!