Capital Campaign

The Northend Neighborhood Assoiciation (NENA) wrote an article explaining the principals of TRICA's Capital Campaign. Here is that article:

"More than three years ago the Treasure Valley Institute for Children’s Arts (TRICA) launched a campaign to

renovate the Emmanuel Methodist Episcopal Church, at the corner of Eastman and 14th Streets, as the TRICA

Center for Arts Education. Initially envisioning a multimillion dollar project that would house musical, visual,

culinary, and performance arts, leaders of this project have responded to the current economy by parsing the project into phases. Just as most of the wear and damage to this landmark happened over decades, so too will the effort to restore its soul happen incrementally.

The more than $2.1 million in donations of cash, pledges, services, and supplies to date has allowed

TRICA to stabilize and remediate what had become a dilapidated former beauty: securing municipal permits,

shoring up the walls, and gutting and decontaminating its interior. The next goal: $600,000 to restore the former church sanctuary as classroom and performance space. The renovation of the various adjoining studios, dressing rooms, and offices will happen as funds allow.

Currently TRICA is reaching out to passionate supporters to tell the story of this amazing project. NENA has pledged $5,000 to repair the roof of the structure. TRICA is working to leverage this pledge and other gifts to meet its short-term goal and encourage the success of future phases. The theme for this effort, “The ‘Get Your TRICA Wings’” Campaign, is based upon an anonymous quote: “There are two things in life we will pass on to the children. One is roots and the other wings.” In September TRICA celebrated its 15th anniversary, having served more than 45,000 Treasure Valley children and filling a need for quality art education in financially pinched schools. The refurbishment of the church fills another need, restoring the spirit of a cherished landmark. TRICA’s executive director and founder, Jon Swarthout, is delighted to have TRICA be a part of such a vibrant community and urges his neighbors to join him in supporting the project. “A neighborhood project like this benefits everyone: the quality of life that distinguishes the North End, its property values,” Swarthout said, “but it can’t happen without everyone doing their part.” You can do your part by hosting a brief tour of the improvements with a group of your friends, or making a gift of your own time, treasure, or talent."