If you want to know more about what the Av Aerie is/was, read the bottom of this post.

(I took this directly from Facebook)

hi.

we're still here.

we're having some troubles right now but we're working them out.

we'd like to say up front that we feel pretty positive, all things considered.

most of this positive outlook is a direct result of all the wonderful thoughts and sincere offers of aid that have poured in as news of our latest round of difficulties in finding balance in zoning, statutes, licensing and understanding with the city of chicago is making the rounds. from friends, community members, collaborators past and present and even most hearteningly from select city officials. it was the most pleasant of surprises to find eager voices within the departments of contention, nice people working for the city who have been very friendly and helpful in getting our troubles addressed, structured and prepared for a good straightening out.

in an attempt to best organize the offers of aid, in all their many forms, we'd like to note here that we're creating a few methods of taking all you good folks up on your interest in helping us get through this present situation in a way that puts these troubles to bed forever.

firstly, we have a volunteer coordinator who will receive emails of
interest or intent and help find a way to bring you into the fold.
wherever your interest may lie, be it specific skills in legal issues or just being around to help put together some distribution materials. they'll be able to figure out the right approach. or if you have ideas on how to help us with some legal fundraising... boy, that'd be a great one.

emails can be sent to volunteer@av-aerie.org and then the ball will roll.

volunteer details as well as an online donation page for information on the specifics of our situation in legal and financial terms will be posted on our website and updated regularly starting in the next day and a half.

so please, if you're interested, spread the word and contact us through www.av-aerie.org.

thanks folks and we'll see you soon.


Description of the AV-aerie

AV-aerie is a Chicago-based non-profit project resource center. AV-aerie’s vision is to provide an environment that fosters and aids artistic, innovative and civically-engaged ideas from conception to completion. Our mission is to partner with individuals and small local, community-based initiatives undertaking culturally, socially and environmentally progressive missions, to provide support, resources, and guidance, and to assist them in promoting their agendas.

AV-aerie is always interested in talking with individuals and groups who are looking to explore new avenues and approaches to social, cultural and environmental issues within our community. for more information on initiative partnerships please feel free to contact us at info@av-aerie.org.