Phase 1 Budget - The Union Project

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The future of the Union Project will serve as a catalyst for: self-sustaining historic preservation and neighborhood reinvestment; racial and economic reconciliation; positive and creative choices for at-risk youth; enhanced public safety; and unconventional, innovative collaborations which build community and cultivate servant leaders. The Union Project needs your support in creating a vital and vibrant future for the East End community. Your support can take shape in many ways. In addition to donations please consider honoring or commemorating someone who holds a special place in your life by sponsoring, in their name, a specific renovation project or community program.

BUDGET FOR PHASE ONE

Income		Expense

Foundation		Hard Costs
Richard King Mellon Foundation Lead Gift	350,000	Carpentry & Finishes	304,000
Other	500,000	Demolition/Construction Prep	100,000
Total Foundation	850,000	Environmental	17,000
		Elevator	100,000
Community		Fire & Security Alarms	23,5000
Individuals	75,000	Roof Repair	12,000
In-Kind(pledged/contributed)	536,000	Site Work, Sidewalks, Ramps	177,500
In-Kind(Anticipated)	25,000	Stained Glass Window Restoration	400,000
Churches, Orgs, Community Groups	37,5000	Systems - Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC	296,000
Total Community	673,500	Total Hard Costs	1,430,000

Corporate
Corporate & Tax Credits	42,500	Soft Costs
Total Corporate	42,500	Architectural	16,000
		Design Consultant	15,000
Government		Equipment	56,000
State Senator Ferlo	5,000	Furnishings	30,000
State Representative	5,000	Total Soft Costs	117,000
Other State Commissions & Councils	70,000
Total Government	80,000	6% Contingency	99,000
Total Income	1,646,000	Total Expense	1,646,000

10 REASONS WHY THE UNION PROJECT SHOULD BE SUPPORTED

1. A Catalyst: The preservation and restoration of a prominent, historic building at a pivotal location will serve as a catalyst for revitalization in a neighborhood suffering from blight and concentrated poverty.

2. Common Ground: Both volunteer renovation and reuse of the building as common ground for diverse neighbors creates and strengthens the relationships necessary for a successful city. Diverse programming targets diverse users and connects them to one another.

3. Safe Place for Kids: It will create a safe place for neighborhood kids to gather for after school activities at “Union Station”. Even before the building is open, we have provided summer arts activities for youth through our Art & Farmer’s Market.

4. Jobs for Youth: It will create job opportunities and vocational training with partners including Peabody High School, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild and the Boys and Girls Club. Youth will work in two social enterprises: Union Station (café/gathering spot) and Journeymen Potters (production pottery).

5. Self-Sustaining: The ongoing operations of the project will be primarily self-sustaining through rental of offices, artist studios, ceramics co-op, venue/performance/gathering space and social enterprise income. 6. Local Commitment: The dedication of diverse volunteers shows a strong, local commitment to the project for the long term. Over 900 volunteers have contributed over 11,000 hours!

7. Innovative Solutions: Innovative ideas and practices have made the project feasible. Case in point: stained glass restoration classes that saved $1 million while teaching skills.

8. Balanced Fundraising: Over $1 million has already been contributed to the startup and capital renovation from $25 dollar checks from neighbors to $350,000 grants from local foundations.

9. Responsible Planning: We have completed comprehensive planning and built board and staff capacity with the help of the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and the federal Faith and Community Based Initiative.

10. Developing young leaders in a city that needs them: The project is led by young innovators who are the next generation of Pittsburgh’s social sector leaders. They are mentored by experienced nonprofit professionals and community leaders.