The Santa Monica Story

For almost two years we had a month-to-month rental agreement for the Santa Monica center. This meant we could have gotten a 30-day notice to leave at any moment. However, with the help of our community (=YOU), we were able to sign a one-year lease which started Sept 1, of last year. We needed your help because although our landlord gave us a great deal, we increased our monthly payment by $1,300. A lot of people chipped in last year to help us make up the difference. Now that first year is up and we are again looking to the community to help us make up the shortfall.

How You Can Help

Our landlord has offered us another one-year lease with no increase in rent, but we still need help.  This means we need 13 people to commit to $100 per month, or 26 people to commit to $50 per month, or 52 people to commit $25 per month, and so on (or one person to give us $15,600). This money would be earmarked for the Santa Monica lease only. You are welcome to make a one-time only contribution as well. Every little bit helps and no donation is too small.

Why This is Important

Once we had our lease, we were able to increase the number of classes and could schedule guest teachers months in advance. We want to continue to grow the community in Santa Monica and obviously cannot do this without a guaranteed lease in place.  If you would like to insure we stay in Santa Monica for another year, this is how you can help. If you have any questions please contact Mary or Bobbi.

SIGN UP HERE to become a Santa Monica Supporter. (Check the Santa Monica Lease option in the Allocation Drop Down Menu.) Or Monthly Supporter forms are available at the Santa Monica and Melrose Centers.

As of August 7, we have $1,330 committed towards $1,300 = 102% - THANK YOU!

Although we've closed the gap, our monthly lease payment is $3,900 and we appreciate any support you can give towards this amount.