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Andy Horvitz, President & Treasurer
Charles Randall, Clerk
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Ron Sorgman
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Hudson Cultural Alliance, Inc
12 Old North Road
Hudson, MA 01749
contact@hudsonarmoryproject.org
EIN: 84-2911060
Board of Selectmen Meeting: 2/24/2020
/0 Comments/in General /by Andy HorvitzHudson Loves the Arts
/1 Comment/in General /by Andy HorvitzHudson Loves the Arts
The Hudson Cultural Alliance has benefited from the prior work of the Hudson Business Improvement District and we thank them for initiating this project. Among the key outputs of the BID’s effort was a comprehensive feasibility study of a potential armory arts center.
Under this study, more than 700 local residents shared their opinions on the project. The results were clear:
93%
of respondents said a regionally-focused community arts center would be a good use of the property
It is this level of public support that has inspired us to keep the dream alive. We are working diligently on our plan and fundraising strategy, and remain optimistic that we will raise the funds required to bring this project to life.
How You Can Help
The Hudson Cultural Alliance has applied for 501(c)3 certification. We expect to receive this soon from the IRS. Once we receive it, all contributions will be tax-deductible. We are actively seeking donations and sponsorships. We hope our greater community will actively support our efforts, both through donations and spreading the word to family and friends – we need funding.
We urge EVERYONE who recognizes the great benefit to the community this project affords to make your support known. Donations and/or pledges are welcome right now! Talk to friends and neighbors and family and bosses and local businesses and your bank to all participate in any way they can. Write letters of support to the Town and your State representatives. Help organize fundraisers. Send in any creative ideas to raise money. In short — become a friend of the HCA!
We will provide updates of our progress. Please write to us with your suggestions, comments, volunteer efforts etc. Sign up for our newsletter, here:
We thank you for your support.
Board of Directors, Hudson Cultural Alliance
Presentation to the Board of Selectmen: 9-9-19
/0 Comments/in General /by Andy HorvitzPresentation to the Board of Selectmen: 9-9-19
On Monday, September 9th, the Hudson Cultural Alliance introduced itself to Hudson’s Board of Selectmen. We introduced our new nonprofit, our board, and our plans around funding and executing the acquisition and adaptive reuse of our armory. The reception from the Board was rather positive.
Video below. (apologies for the misalignment of the audio and video feeds — not our fault)
Our Plan
The Hudson Cultural Alliance is a new, Hudson-based nonprofit founded by Andy Horvitz (President & Treasurer), Charles Randall (Clerk), and Steve Goldberg, to address the generational opportunity at hand. The founders are joined by Directors Tom Desmond, Ed Nunes, and Ron Sorgman.
We maintain the BID’s vision of bringing a community theater facility to Hudson. This is a multi-year project that will require a great deal of work from many parties.
In the near term, we are focused on acquiring the Armory and rehabilitating and adapting its Grand Hall for a range of uses, including performing arts, visual arts, exhibitions, and a host of community events. We estimate the cost of this phase (“Phase One”) at $1.5M dollars, an investment which will position the Armory to be a revenue-generating, self-sufficient community asset.
How You Can Help
The Hudson Cultural Alliance has applied for 501(c)3 certification. We expect to receive this soon from the IRS. Once we doThis will allow for all contributions to be tax-deductible. We are actively seeking donations and sponsorships. We hope our greater community will actively support our efforts, both through donations and spreading the word to family and friends – we need funding.
We urge EVERYONE who recognizes the great benefit to the community this project affords to make your support known. Donations and pledges are welcome right now! Talk to friends and neighbors and family and bosses and local businesses and your bank to all participate in any way they can. Write letters of support to the Town and your State representatives. Help organize fundraisers. Send in any creative ideas to raise money. In short — become a friend of the HCA!
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