50 Goals for 50 Years

Increase Unity Temple's profile internationally, as both a modern marvel of architecture, and a destination for events. ~ Antony Wood

Use Unity Temple as a creative space for architecture education for younger audiences. ~ Rosa Santos

Kick off the fundraising for a special fund to support long-term preservation of Unity Temple. ~ Brad White

Keep Unity Temple a center of the Chicago community with vibrant arts programming. ~ Laura Thompson

Create a Legacy Fund for Unity Temple, in order to be able to accept bequests and other estate-planning gifts on behalf of this historic building. ~ Leo Koonmen

Include more student performing groups for the chamber and performing arts series. ~ Ron Scherubel

Strengthen relationships with government stakeholders. ~ Sara Barnett

Temporary art installations on the front lawn. ~ Antony Wood

Ignite partnerships with other organizations to promote each other, leverage spaces, or share programming. ~ Rosa Santos

Secure a lead gift for a capital reserve/endowment/preservation fund. ~ Brad White

Position Unity Temple as a primary venue for Chicago events. ~ Laura Thompson

Aspire to be the "architectural social club" for Oak Park, a gathering place for like-minded local supporters of architecture. ~ Leo Koonmen

Ensuring UTRF has the tools to move us into the next 50 years. ~ Sara Barnett

Develop opportunities for local students to tour Unity Temple as part of their curriculum. ~ Bob Burke, administrative volunteer

Increase sponsorship support, from both within and outside the building industry. ~ Antony Wood

Utilize Unity Temple as a media center for podcast, radio, and broadcasting studio events ~ Rosa Santos

Build a multi-million dollar fund for long-term preservation needs. ~ Heidi Ruehle