10 years ago this week, *culture is not optional purchased The Huss Project with the help of the Three Rivers community and beyond. We're so thankful for the support that has carried, encouraged and pushed us throughout the years. We look forward to a new season of growth with you as we continue to plant,...
For the 7th year running, *culture is not optional is partnering with Three Rivers Community Schools to provide FREE summer lunches for kids at the Huss Project. Any school-aged child, from anywhere, are eligible to receive a free lunch! Lunches will be distributed Monday through Friday from 11:45-noon, from June 10 to August 9 (there are no lunches on July 4). Lunch will...
Each year, Huss Future Festival draws over 1,000 people for all sorts of fabulous fun, and the rummage sale is one of the biggest draws. The sale keeps good stuff out of the landfill, helps us get our families ready for school, and raises money to support community-building activities at Huss Project…win, win, win! To keep...
The Three Rivers Area Community Foundation recently awarded *culture is not optional, the Huss Project's parent organization, a $20,000 grant for the Imaginarium to be made in two $10,000 payments. We are honored to receive the support from the Foundation, which continues to show community support for our work at Huss. The Imaginarium and Front Porch...
We can’t believe we’re writing this note to you 17 days ahead of our Giant Step Campaign December 15 deadline, but here it is: WE MET OUR $50,000 FUNDRAISING GOAL! This means the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will match our efforts with an additional $50,000, putting us on track to realize the bigger, better version...
You all have been doing an amazing job in helping us reach our $50,000 goal for the new Huss Project Imaginarium! At this very moment, we have $44,725 in hand toward our goal, which is incredible! Don’t forget: if we reach $50,000 by December 15, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will match our total with...
Every gift counts: we truly believe this at the Huss Project. That’s why our giving levels for the Giant Step Campaign start at just $1. Every gift counts, every person counts...
We're a few weeks into our Giant Step Campaign to raise money for the Imaginarium at the Huss Project and we hope you've seen some of the renderings of the design vision for the project. We still want to hear your ideas about how we should use the space when it's completed! Submit your idea with a...
In the first 12 days of the Giant Step Campaign, we've raised almost $35,000! This means we only have to raise a little more than $15,000 in the next 33 days to receive a $50,000 matching grant! When we reach our goal, we'll build the Imaginarium—a beautiful and whimsical year-round space that will grow our capacity for programming...
Nine days into the Giant Step Campaign—that’s a fifth of the way to our December 15 deadline—we’re over 60% of our fundraising goal! We’re so encouraged by the response and grateful for your support. The past week has been a busy one, so here’s a recap of what’s been going on with the Huss Project: Kicked...
The chilly first day of November was warmed with all the excited smiles coming through the doors of the Huss Project to discover the new plans for this historic building. With cups filled to the brim with hot cider and anticipation, our neighbors, friends, and even alumni from Huss’ school days all gathered together in...
We officially launched our Giant Step Campaign on Thursday and announced a $50,000 matching grant if we can raise $50,000 by December 15! If we reach our goal, we'll build the Imaginarium, a beautiful and whimsical year-round space that will grow our capacity for programming at the Huss Project. Here's the good news: we've already raised...
