Capital Campaign

60 Years Forward: Our Haus, Our Home

“The foundational members of the GAI were always looking forward, never looking backward. And that continues to this day”
— James Gruetzman, long-time GAI Haus & Grounds Crew Leader

Together, we did it! $1.25 Million Raised!

Improvements Made

Lift Completion (exterior)

Lift Completion (interior)

Lighting Before

Lighting After

First Floor Bathroom

First Floor Updates

BauHaus Zimmer

Kaiser’s Kneipe Third Floor Bar

Our Campaign

EXPANDED our accessibility
Created a fully accessible first floor with an ADA-compliant entrance, restroom, and lift.

ACCESS FOR ALL

ENHANCED our programs
Expanded staffing capacity to grow cultural programming, marketing, and development.

EXTENDED our legacy
Refreshed lighting, paint, furnishings, and shared spaces throughout the historic Haus.

EXPLAND STAFF
& PROGRAMS

A VIBRANT HAUS

Capital Campaign Impact

Our Haus — The Building

$1,000,000

Investing in our historic home to create accessible, flexible, and welcoming spaces for future generations.

  • Build a disability-friendly entrance, install a lift, and add a first-floor accessible restroom.

  • Restore the ground floor while upgrading lighting in all three rooms for classes and cultural programs.

  • Revitalize the Ratskeller with new flooring, furniture, and lighting while preserving its historic charm.

  • Make the third-floor ballroom more flexible for dance instruction, language classes, concerts, events, rentals, and meetings.

  • Refresh public spaces with updated paint, wallpaper, trim, and flooring.

Our Home — The People

$250,000

Expanding staff capacity to grow cultural programs, language classes, educational offerings, and community engagement.