RAISE
THE ROOF
STUDENT OUTDOOR COMMONS -
Building for Community
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here to download the information/donation form
Check out the progress in our Outdoor Commons photo album
Ground Breaking. In late September 2011 North House did just
that, transforming campus' asphalt parking lot into a
revitalized Outdoor Student Commons, a main campus entry and an
expanded upper parking area. The vision: a harbor-side campus
that inspires students, embraces community, enables programs and
improves Lake Superior's water quality.
Ground Breaking. In fourteen short years North House has done
just that, shaping a program and a campus that celebrates the
North, inspires students and gathers community. Who will help
North House break new ground for the Commons? We need ALL of our
friends and donors to be involved. The overall project budget is
$250,000-$270,000. Well over half of this budget is already
secured, including a $90,000 grant from Minnesota’s Lake
Superior Coastal Program that must be fully matched. Matching
the $90,000 grant will only happen when generous and purposeful
donors step forward. The vision is clear - the need is now -
PLEASE get involved. We welcome your questions and have more
information to share by mail or in person
Click
here to download the donation form, or call
218-387-9762.
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Progress on the commons began in late September. The old asphalt parking lot was removed to make way for a better community space.
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Here, the crew prepares to install ribbon curbs on the South end of campus
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The centerpiece of the commons is a compass rose. Here, a cardinal point (covered in a protective film) is placed into newly poured concrete.
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Paving bricks on each end of campus will help create clean runoff into Lake Superior
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To see more pictures of the
Outdoor Student Commons progress click here
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The blacksmith's shop before the move. The new, permanent foundation and footings are in the foreground.
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The newly moved blacksmith's shop is prepared to be set in place on its footings.
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Peter Henrikson and Matthew Brown work on fitting the timbers into their new footings.
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Dec 2010, the final SIP panel is put up on the structure, making it fully enclosed. (Well, aside from doors and windows, which are coming soon!)
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Interior view of the future blacksmith shed
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Excavation underway on campus
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Moments before the first cement pour
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Cement pours into the blacksmith shed's footings
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OVERVIEW
Raise The Roof: Campaign For North House Folk
School is a major, multi-year commitment designed to secure and
enhance North House’s rich educational potential.
North House has emerged as a truly unique and essential northern
resource. Our commitment to learning as a lifetime endeavor, our
passion for the North and its story, our focus on nurturing
community, our hunger for engaging life through the work of our
hands – each has found its place here.
The Raise The Roof vision has taken shape over a series of years. At
its heart are three fundamental commitments:
Home, Harbor
Within the North House community there is an unwavering sense that
our home is on the Grand Marais Harbor. It is from this place that
our dreams will be launched and realized.
Quality, Safety, Community
For the North House mission to achieve its educational
potential, our entire campus must project our commitment to quality,
safety and community.
Stability, Strength
As an emerging nonprofit, North House’s ability to achieve its
mission and capacity to welcome a diversity of students is directly
connected to our financial capabilities. Therefore, increasing
annual giving and expanding our endowment is essential.
The symbolism of the title fits North House perfectly– it is the
hands of many that will raise the roof. We welcome your questions
and look forward to your involvement.
Getting Involved!
The helping hands of many are the essential ingredient that have
made North House a reality!
This tradition and commitment is essential as Raise The Roof
continues moving forward. We welcome your inquiries regarding
how to help "Raise The Roof" - contact Executive Director Greg
Wright at 218-387-9762 or
gwright@northhouse.org
Remember
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All financial
supporters become North House members and are
recognized in our
annual report.
** North House is a
501-c-3 nonprofit - your contribution is tax deductible!
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Your support helps
North House improve and expand our
educational efforts.
