We felt it would be a better use for the facility, rather than using it for office space. It would be a good hands-on experience, having the children there. It's part of their cultural history.

I would recommend that all the nonprofits sign up, because the information shared was of significant value. It taught you how to really run a nonprofit from startup to audit.

We have a good record of accomplishment and are very proud of what we are doing to promote our cultural heritage. When people come in, it's hard for them to let go. They reminisce; look at the value of what we are sharing. We cover a gamut of generations.

This entire area will receive a face-lift. We want to restore it similar to what it used to be.

The beginning of this project was part of the original vision of the organization.

Downtown Portland has been absorbing office space for about two years now.