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The Plan

A clear path from here to open.

Four strategic goals. Over twenty specific objectives. A fully scoped three-year financial plan. Here is exactly how we will restore this school and sustain its programs.

Rear view of the school building, showing the structure awaiting restoration
The Structure Awaiting Restoration
Strategic Goals & Objectives

What we will accomplish.

Each goal maps to one of the four program pillars, with concrete objectives that can be tracked, funded, and measured.

Goal One

Preserve & interpret Rosenwald and Black educational history.

  • Restore and maintain the historic structure to preservation standards
  • Establish a permanent Rosenwald School Museum exhibit
  • Develop rotating exhibits on Black history in Alabama
  • Collect oral histories from community elders
  • Partner with historians and universities for research
  • Offer guided tours for schools and heritage tourism groups
Goal Two

Serve as a community wellness & physical education center.

  • Offer youth and senior fitness programs
  • Host after-school sports clinics and physical literacy programs
  • Provide health screenings with local providers
  • Create outdoor recreational space: trail, garden, green space
Goal Three

Promote academic excellence & college access.

  • Provide after-school tutoring and homework assistance
  • Host ACT/SAT prep workshops
  • Offer FAFSA and college application workshops
  • Establish the Ophelia S. Hill Scholarship Fund
  • Provide virtual college coursework partnerships
  • Partner with HBCUs for dual enrollment options
Goal Four

Operate as a civic & cultural center.

  • Host town hall meetings and community forums
  • Provide meeting space for local organizations
  • Offer leadership development workshops
  • Host cultural events, lectures, and performances
  • Serve as an emergency response information site when needed
Facilities Plan

What the building needs.

The school's bones are sound. The work ahead is a balance of historic preservation and modern code compliance, ensuring the building honors its past while safely serving future generations.

i. Historical restoration of the original structure
ii. ADA compliance upgrades throughout
iii. Security system installation
iv. Climate control for archival preservation
v. Multipurpose classroom and meeting space
vi. Outdoor green space development
Financial Projections · 3-Year Overview

A phased path to sustainability.

Three carefully sequenced years. Year one rebuilds the facility. Year two launches the programs. Year three stabilizes operations and seeds the scholarship endowment.

Year One
Restoration & Launch
Grants
$150,000
Donations
$50,000
Expenses
$175,000
Focus
Building work
Year Two
Program Expansion
Grants
$200,000
Earned Revenue
$25,000
Donations
$75,000
Expenses
$250,000
Year Three
Stabilization
Grants
$250,000
Earned Revenue
$50,000
Donations
$100,000
Milestone
Endowment launch

Draft projections. Figures refined as grant commitments are secured.

Evaluation & Impact

How we will measure success.

i.Number of students served annually
ii.Scholarships awarded each year
iii.Museum visitors annually
iv.Community events hosted
v.Volunteer engagement hours
vi.Participant satisfaction surveys
Long-Term Vision · 5 to 10 Years

A fully endowed scholarship program. A recognized Rosenwald heritage site. A regional educational conference host. A digitized archive, accessible nationwide. Sustainable funding, diversified for the long term.

Fund the Work

This plan needs partners.

Every objective above requires grant support, philanthropic gifts, or earned revenue. See our revenue model, priority funding sources, and how to get in touch.