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SOS: Save Our Studio
Take one step into Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio and you will know what a special place it is. At first glance, you will probably notice how colorful and bright the studio is. It is a happy space. If you sit in our play area or walk through the art space, you'll notice something that not only can be seen, but also felt. You'll feel the stories that have unfolded over the 23 years that Roaring Mouse has been around. You'll feel the warm hug that this space has provided for so many children and families. You'll feel the creativity and kindness that has been cultivated by our students and the thoughtfulness and dedication of our teachers and staff. You'll feel the history of what we have created and the potential of what can be. This is Roaring Mouse.
Weathering COVID-19
When schools closed in March, 2020, due to COVID-19, Roaring Mouse was able to provide continuity and routine to children and families using virtual learning sessions for our preschool students, videos and at-home art ideas created by our teachers, art kits, and more. This has helped children and families stay in touch with each other and us and to keep the magic of Roaring Mouse in the hearts and minds of our community.
Over the course of the last five months, we have made many difficult decisions for the health and safety of our students and staff. When we closed in March, little did we know that we wouldn’t be welcoming our 2019-2020 preschool class back into the studio to finish the school year or that we would need to cancel all after school classes, Kids Night Out, birthday parties, and 10 weeks of summer camps. As we enter the fall, we have had to make one more difficult decision - perhaps the hardest one so far: whether or not to reopen the studio to students and resume our preschool program. In the end, we decided to err on the side of extreme caution and not open...yet.
We have faced the challenges of 2020 with determination and creativity, but those things can only get you so far. It is time to ask our beloved community for help.
Fundraiser Objectives
Our hope is to resume classes early next year or as soon as it feels safe. With the uncertainty of when we will be able to reopen, we will be spending the next few months (or longer) bringing in little to no income. If we can reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 by September 1, 2020, we will be able to pay our basic bills for a few months, keep our preschool teacher and administrative staff on payroll, and purchase supplies for Holiday Gift Making art kits. With your support, we will keep our teachers working and will find creative ways to stay connected with families and students. We have lots of ideas in the works!
If we exceed our goal, additional funds will go towards purchasing the necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for ensuring the safety of our staff and students.
Note: GoFundMe is helping small businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by issuing $500 matching grants to qualifying businesses that raise at least $500 on GoFundMe. #SmallBusinessRelief
How You Can Help
- Donate if you can! Any amount will help.
- Spread the word! Post this campaign on your social media pages. Share a favorite Roaring Mouse memory or ask your child to share their favorite thing about Roaring Mouse.
- Stop by Roaring Mouse to watch the art installation grow as we work towards our fundraiser goal. Snap a photo while you’re there and post it on social media. (Make sure to tag us!)
About Roaring Mouse
Located in North Seattle, Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio has offered a variety of award-winning classes for over 23 years. Our art programs not only provide an opportunity to create, but also inspire children to find confidence in themselves and compassion for others. We host a variety of programs for children ages 2 1/2 and up in our colorful, light-filled studio including a play-based preschool program, creative birthday parties, weekend and after school classes, holiday gift-making workshops, summer camps, and more.
A Special Note
This fundraiser is completely voluntary and judgement-free. We know that some parents have lost their source of income or it has been reduced in some way. We understand and appreciate you.
If you would prefer to make your donation offline, please mail checks to:
Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio
PO Box 51139
Seattle, WA 98115
ROARING MOUSE LOVES OUR COMMUNITY!
Roaring Mouse is the creative hub and heart for so many families. We hope to continue serving the community for many years to come! Thank you for your support!
Take one step into Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio and you will know what a special place it is. At first glance, you will probably notice how colorful and bright the studio is. It is a happy space. If you sit in our play area or walk through the art space, you'll notice something that not only can be seen, but also felt. You'll feel the stories that have unfolded over the 23 years that Roaring Mouse has been around. You'll feel the warm hug that this space has provided for so many children and families. You'll feel the creativity and kindness that has been cultivated by our students and the thoughtfulness and dedication of our teachers and staff. You'll feel the history of what we have created and the potential of what can be. This is Roaring Mouse.
Weathering COVID-19When schools closed in March, 2020, due to COVID-19, Roaring Mouse was able to provide continuity and routine to children and families using virtual learning sessions for our preschool students, videos and at-home art ideas created by our teachers, art kits, and more. This has helped children and families stay in touch with each other and us and to keep the magic of Roaring Mouse in the hearts and minds of our community.
Over the course of the last five months, we have made many difficult decisions for the health and safety of our students and staff. When we closed in March, little did we know that we wouldn’t be welcoming our 2019-2020 preschool class back into the studio to finish the school year or that we would need to cancel all after school classes, Kids Night Out, birthday parties, and 10 weeks of summer camps. As we enter the fall, we have had to make one more difficult decision - perhaps the hardest one so far: whether or not to reopen the studio to students and resume our preschool program. In the end, we decided to err on the side of extreme caution and not open...yet.
We have faced the challenges of 2020 with determination and creativity, but those things can only get you so far. It is time to ask our beloved community for help.
Fundraiser ObjectivesOur hope is to resume classes early next year or as soon as it feels safe. With the uncertainty of when we will be able to reopen, we will be spending the next few months (or longer) bringing in little to no income. If we can reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 by September 1, 2020, we will be able to pay our basic bills for a few months, keep our preschool teacher and administrative staff on payroll, and purchase supplies for Holiday Gift Making art kits. With your support, we will keep our teachers working and will find creative ways to stay connected with families and students. We have lots of ideas in the works!
If we exceed our goal, additional funds will go towards purchasing the necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for ensuring the safety of our staff and students.
Note: GoFundMe is helping small businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by issuing $500 matching grants to qualifying businesses that raise at least $500 on GoFundMe. #SmallBusinessRelief
How You Can Help
- Donate if you can! Any amount will help.
- Spread the word! Post this campaign on your social media pages. Share a favorite Roaring Mouse memory or ask your child to share their favorite thing about Roaring Mouse.
- Stop by Roaring Mouse to watch the art installation grow as we work towards our fundraiser goal. Snap a photo while you’re there and post it on social media. (Make sure to tag us!)
About Roaring MouseLocated in North Seattle, Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio has offered a variety of award-winning classes for over 23 years. Our art programs not only provide an opportunity to create, but also inspire children to find confidence in themselves and compassion for others. We host a variety of programs for children ages 2 1/2 and up in our colorful, light-filled studio including a play-based preschool program, creative birthday parties, weekend and after school classes, holiday gift-making workshops, summer camps, and more.
A Special NoteThis fundraiser is completely voluntary and judgement-free. We know that some parents have lost their source of income or it has been reduced in some way. We understand and appreciate you.
If you would prefer to make your donation offline, please mail checks to:
Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio
PO Box 51139
Seattle, WA 98115
ROARING MOUSE LOVES OUR COMMUNITY!Roaring Mouse is the creative hub and heart for so many families. We hope to continue serving the community for many years to come! Thank you for your support!
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Roaring Mouse
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Seattle, WA