Growing a Community of Makers
Hive76 has been a fixture of Philly’s maker community since it’s founding in 2009. In that decade, we’ve seen other Philly makerspaces close, shrink, or drastically increase pricing. Through dedicated efforts by our volunteer management, we’ve been able to grow membership while maintaining our core goal of ensuring that making remains accessible. In the past 4 years we’ve more than tripled our membership! But that’s created a good problem – we’re running out of space. New tools like our CNC and fiber laser have maxed out our current footprint.
Basement Expansion
Luckily, directly underneath Hive is an unoccupied basement that could double our square footage. This expansion would open up the space for new tools like a larger laser cutter and bigger woodshop tools. It also could provide more dedicated member storage and Core member desks.
Since we first discussed the basement expansion we’ve successfully grown our membership to ensure monthly dues can fully cover the increased rent and expenses. We’ve also grown our saving to handle the buildout costs.
Be Part of our Next Chapter
We need your help to make Hive76’s expansion a reality. Hive76 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization so all your donations are tax deductible. Whether you’re a past member or current member, a member of the community, or a local business – your donation
| Donation Level | Rewards |
|---|---|
| $250 | Name on plaque of all donors |
| $500 | Invitation to formal dedication of new makerspace floor Name on plaque of all donors |
| $1000 | Group tour of expansion space before formal opening Invitation to formal dedication of new makerspace floor Name on plaque of all donors |
| $2,500 | Naming rights on a specific tool at Hive76 (printer, laser cutter, etc.) Private Tour of the makerspace expansion before opening Name and face/logo on plaque of all donors |
| $5,000 | Company name/logo on a dedicated plaque next to plaque of all donors Private Tour of the makerspace expansion before opening Dedicated “Thank You” post of social media |
Donate Now
Hive76 is a 510(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donate securely using our PayPal link. Donations for our basement expansion fundraising campaign are tax-deductible. For larger donations, feel free to contact us at hive76@hive76.org