BARN

Thank you Kitsap County!  We've increased our financial goal to make the most of this giving day - make your gift before Midnight to help us reach our stretch goal! 

More than a makerspace, BARN is a hub of creativity, craft, and community. BARN's 25,000-square-foot facility is home to 11 volunteer-run studios offering professional equipment, classes, open studios, and peer learning.  BARN is committed to helping build a world where people recognize and value their creativity and capacity to contribute to their communities.

When you support BARN, you're powering a community service engine that transforms lives throughout Kitsap County!  And I'm excited to announce that your gift this month will be matched by a generous anonymous donor, doubling your impact up to $10,000. Every dollar you give will be matched, making this an extraordinary opportunity to maximize your support for community-centered craft! 

Each year, BARN members donate hundreds of hours applying their craft skills to meaningful projects that strengthen our community. Over the past year, our artisans:

• Built a beautiful bench for the Bainbridge Public Library's Haiku Garden.

• Created a life-size metal Giving Tree for Helpline House to honor their donors.

• Provided more than 100 meals to Helpline House through the ongoing "Community Soups and Stews" program.

• Hosted two Fix-It Fairs that kept household items out of landfills while building repair skills.

• Offered free monthly Teen Nights during the school year, providing creative opportunities to young people.

• Contributed to many projects too numerous to mention!

These projects happen because skilled volunteers have access to professional-grade tools, materials, and creative resources your donation helps provide.

Together, we're building a creative community where skills and resources are shared to strengthen our region. Thank you!  

Jess Henderson
BARN Development Manager