Brooklyn Opera House Restoration

$2,632,929.83

Raised

Donations

$3,000,000

Goal

A new nonprofit group, Brooklyn CommunitynDevelopment, has taken on the task of turning the Brooklyn Opera House into a 250-seat landmark facility. Restoring the Brooklyn Opera House means:

• More flex space for community functions

• More traffic for local businesses and restaurants

• Tax benefits and economic growth

• A stronger outlook for Brooklyn’s future

Brooklyn Community Development is an Iowa nonprofit corporation pursuant to Chapter 504 of the Code of Iowa. The Organization’s primary activities will be renovation and operation of The Brooklyn Opera House and operation of the Michael J. Manatt Community Center. Brooklyn Community Development will serve to encourage economic development, and promote the arts and the social welfare of the community it serves.

Donor Wall106

Heather

Jennifer James Historic Preservation

Skip Hentges | $25

Carol | $22

John Reynolds | $104.15

Dick & Sharon Richman | $104.15

Lu Crider Peterson | $100

Good memories of my home town

Nancy | $22.12

Months ago, I heard about Mollie's story on my local news (New York City) but haven't been able to forget about my pledge to this cause in honor of this amazing young lady and the family who raised her. My thoughts and prayers continue.

Captialism 2.0

Cheryl Blom | $22.12

Chris and Michele Felder | $22.12

Brianna Erickson | $22.12

So excited this is happening, I look forward to enjoying many nights at the Opera house!

Kristin Cook | $21

Always do the right thing and help other people...pay it forward

Larry Fangman | $22.12

RMG Family Health Care, PLLC | $21

Nicole

Lisa | $52.23

Jan | $22.12

Ashley

Jon Plate | $22.12

Michelle Thomas | $22.12

Ashley Holcombe | $22.12

Anne Marie Noonan | $22.12

I will hold my soon-fo-be 19 year old daughter extra close in honor of Mollie while giving her wings to appreciate life and the arts she so loved.

Randy Braden | $21

Jeff | $21

My Hawkeye heart goes out to the Tibbetts family... while I didn't know Mollie, she seemed like a wonderful person and since soul.

Lisa Klenk | $22.12

Jan | $22.12

Carrie Dolmage | $21

Kristen Dicianna | $43.93

Beautiful Molly this is for you. My son also has a passion for theater so we both donated $21. God bless your family and through this theater project your memory will live on.

Todd and Diane VanErsvelde | $21