Help Us Create KidsArts' Forever Home

Help Us Create KidsArts' Forever Home!

KidsArts is acquiring the beloved 12,000-square-foot Hollow Reed School building and adjacent half acre tree-canopied playground—both shuttered since COVID hit in March 2020. We're preserving a cherished community landmark while creating a permanent home for creative youth.

Our Vision: $3M Over 3 Years

Your gift will help us:

1. Acquire and restore the Hollow Reed building - Give new life to this community landmark
2. Build essential infrastructure - New roof and climate resilience systems
3. Create accessible spaces - ADA-compliant upgrades for all
4. Transform classrooms into vibrant studios - Dedicated creative spaces for innovative programming
5. Preserve the playground - Preserve this beloved outdoor space
6. Increase our capacity - Serve 100 plus kids daily with sliding scale support

Join Us in Building This Brave Space

Right now, 30 children are on our waitlist. Your gift opens doors for young artists waiting to find their brave space, while preserving a community treasure.

🎨 Monthly Sustainer ($25-$100/month)

• Be part of our foundation from the ground up
• Get insider updates and join our Sustainers Circle celebration

🏗️ Space Maker (One-time gifts)

• $100 → Stock our supply closet
• $250 → Build our music corner
• $500 → Digital media arts technology
• $1,000 → Accessibility features
• $5,000 → Creative studio space
• $10,000 → Playground restoration
• $25,000+ → KidsArts Champion (special recognition)

Why This Matters

For 40 years, KidsArts has adapted to serve families—through financial crises, COVID closures, and changing community needs. Now we're channeling that resilience into our biggest leap: a permanent home that preserves a beloved community space while serving Boston families for decades to come.

No gift is too small. Every dollar counts!

ActBlue Charities is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed under the law.