Dear Friends, Family, and Arcade Fans,

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, we opened the doors of Armstrong Arcade Lounge at 1263 Main Street, Yreka, CA, bringing our dream of a community arcade to life. After months of pouring our hearts, savings, and countless hours into transforming this space into a haven for classic arcade games and good times, we were thrilled to welcome you all.

But less than a week after our grand opening, a flood swept through our arcade, leaving us heartbroken and in urgent need of your help.

The flood destroyed our flooring, forcing us to close our doors. With only a small team, we’re now facing the challenge of repairs and operations, but we’re unable to cover these costs or sustain ourselves during this closure.

To make matters worse, we were already working on costly ADA compliance upgrades, including building a new wall to ensure our space is accessible to everyone. These upgrades are essential to keeping Armstrong Arcade Lounge a welcoming place, but the combined burden of flood damage and compliance costs has left us overwhelmed.

We’ve invested everything we have—our savings, our energy, and our passion—into opening this arcade. It’s meant to be a community hub where people of all ages can gather, play, and create memories. Now, we’re reaching out for your support .

Your donations will go directly toward:

• Operating costs and general needs while Replacing the destroyed flooring to restore our arcade to its welcoming state.

• Completing ADA-compliant upgrades, including the new wall to meet accessibility standards.

• Hiring a few essential staff members to help us recover and reopen.

• Reopening our doors to bring the joy of arcade gaming back to Yreka.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will help us get back on our feet—whether it’s a donation, sharing this campaign, or spreading the word about our arcade.

Your support will ensure that Armstrong Arcade Lounge can overcome this setback and become the joyful community space we envisioned.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us during this difficult time. Together, we can rebuild and keep the spirit of our arcade alive in Yreka.

With gratitude,

The Armstrong Arcade Lounge Team

Yreka, CA