Goss Strides Closer to Campaign Goal
February 13, 2020
The Watertown Area Community Foundation announced recently that it has awarded a second $150,000 grant to the Friends of the Goss. The Watertown Development Company also has donated a second $150,000 gift. The FOG nonprofit has raised more than $4,250,000 as part of its $4,750,000 “Light Up the Goss” capital campaign which kicked off last June.
The success of its fundraising effort has prompted an anonymous donor to offer a second $250,000 challenge grant. If the community donates a final $250,000 to match that grant, FOG will be able to complete all of its restoration goals for the 130-year-old building that houses an approximately 450-seat theater on its second floor.
The FOG Foundation hopes to complete its capital campaign by mid-March. The doors to the renovated building are expected to open for concerts April 24 and April 25.