My name is MICHAEL SNOOK, and for years I ran a DIY creative space in Oakland called NIMBY www.NIMBYspace.org . Where thousands of projects and dreams came to life as well as a few that never got finished. When Oakland legalized marijuana, property prices soared, and I could no longer afford to keep NIMBY in its original location. I packed up everything and moved to Doyle, California, Where the Artists could still afford to own property, hoping for a fresh start. Just as I settled in, the COVID-19 lockdown hit, so I spent my time remodeling several fixer-upper properties I had purchased at insanely discounted prices.

When the lockdown lifted, disaster struck. The Beckwourth wildfires rolled through Doyle, destroying all but one of my houses and most of the tools and equipment from NIMBY https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-07-15/burning-man-apostle-moves-to-desert-town-hit-by-beckwourth-fire. Despite the devastation, I was determined to rebuild. I purchased an American-made 40x80 building, but I ran out of funds before I could pour the concrete for the foundation. Since then, I've faced countless hurdles trying to get things back on track.

Now, I'm hoping to raise enough money to finish the build permit, dig the footings, install rebar, and complete the concrete work. There will likely be some small repairs to equipment and skilled labor costs, but I'm doing everything I can to keep expenses down by working with friends and doing as much myself as possible. Your support will help me rebuild and restore a creative space for the community. With your help, I believe we can raise the barn and bring NIMBY back to life and keep the dreams alive.