We’re still a little stunned by how April 17th turned out. We went into the night with a big goal:
we needed to raise money to keep this mission moving, but we also wanted to see people
connecting with neighbors and enjoying the space we’ve built together. You all delivered on both
counts and then some.
Between the raffle, the live auction, and the cash support, we raised over $9,000. That beats
last year’s total and, honestly, blew our expectations out of the water.
To our donors and supporters: We went back and forth on whether to list every single person
and business who gave food or auction items, but the list is honestly so long it’s a bit ridiculous.
Just know that if you brought over a tray of food, donated an “auction experience”, or went
home with a winning bid on an auction item, you are the reason we can keep this space
accessible. We’re so lucky to have local businesses and neighbors who just “get” what we’re
trying to do here.
Why this matters
As a non-profit, Waldo’s is a bit of a weird beast. We’re a community-run art house and a
hangout spot with a coffee bar that runs entirely on donations. There’s no big corporate backing
or secret trust fund—it’s just us and you.
This $9k goes directly toward keeping our equipment running and ensuring that Waldo’s
remains a dedicated place for low-income artists to work and a spot where anyone can gather
without worrying about the cost. Your support means we can stay focused on being a “third
place” for Gettysburg that belongs to everyone.
If you couldn’t make it out to the party but still want to help us keep this momentum going, you
can always chip in here: waldosandco.com/donate.
Thanks for being the best community we could ask for. See you at the shop!
— The Waldo’s Crew
waldosandco.com