April 16, 2010
Pickford Receives Boost from State
Our organization was recently awarded $250,000 from the Washington State Capital Budget to complete the Pickford Film Center project currently underway at 1318 Bay Street. This leaves us with roughly $100,000 left to raise from the community in order for us to reach our $3.25 million dollar campaign goal AND open our facility by the end of the year. Join us today by making a donation.
Thank You! –PFC Board of Directors and Staff
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Washington State House of Representatives
April 12, 2010
State construction budget brings needed funds to Pickford Theater, San Juan Farmer’s Market
OLYMPIA – With the clock running out in Olympia, the House of Representatives passed a Capital Budget that includes two projects supported by local State Representative Jeff Morris (D – Mount Vernon), bringing an influx of funding and improving the quality of life in the 40th Legislative District.
The state Capital Budget supports infrastructural projects around the state – everything from school construction to park restoration. It spurs economic development, creating jobs, as well as sustaining historical monuments in Washington.
Often the projects that make it in the final budget originate from grassroots movements in communities across Washington. That’s where Rep. Morris first heard of the need at both the San Juan Island Farmer’s Market, and the historic Pickford Theater in Bellingham. “After a challenging legislative session during which we saw billions in funding cut out of the operating budget,” said Morris, “I’m pleased we were able to do some good back home and help maintain the old Theater and the Farmer’s Market on San Juan – two historic places that draw visitors from across the state and even nation.”
The Capital Budget includes $250,000 to restore the Pickford Theater in downtown Bellingham. The theater provides a venue for an eclectic array of independent and foreign movies.
“The Capital Budget is one of the highlights of each session,” added Morris. “It helps put people to work, improves our communities, and enriches the quality of life here in Washington. I was very glad to support these local projects.”