Campaign Launched to Fund Attucks High School Repairs
Local business owners and alumni are being recruited to raise $1 million for urgent roof and structure work.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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A steering committee has launched a 30-day $1 million capital campaign to stabilize the historic 1916 south wing of Attucks High School. The funds will support emergency repairs and a new roof for the site, which is currently owned by the organization Men 2 Be.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant effort to preserve local infrastructure while preparing the campus for future conversion into a multi-use hub for entrepreneurship and education. The outcome will determine the viability of the facility's long-term development plans.
The campaign seeks $1 million in 30 days to address site repairs, following a partnership between Men 2 Be and WB Properties. Supporters can contribute via the 1916 Sustaining Circle, which accepts monthly donations between $19.16 and $100 or annual gifts of $1,916.
The players
Men 2 Be
An organization that owns the Attucks High School building and is leading its redevelopment.
WB Properties
A real estate and property management firm partnering on the restoration of the school site.
The details
The restoration strategy, managed by Men 2 Be and WB Properties, involves removing the school's north wing while salvaging bricks for future use on the property. Operational focus has shifted to the Friendsgiving Fund-A-Thon, which aims to recruit 100 digital captains tasked with securing 100 donors each at $100 per person to hit the funding target. The ultimate goal is to transform the campus into a centralized community hub for housing, wellness, and business incubation.
Timeline
The original Attucks High School building was constructed in 1916.
Men 2 Be formed its partnership with WB Properties in August 2026.
The emergency capital campaign officially launched on September 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
The campaign marks a departure from traditional capital project funding by leveraging a digital captain peer-to-peer model to secure micro-contributions. This approach follows the recent initiation of the Attucks Revive to Thrive project, which aims to stabilize aging local assets.
Businesses and residents should note the 30-day window for the campaign as a signal of immediate local procurement needs for the restoration. Operators interested in community development should monitor the project's ability to meet its fundraising target for potential future subcontracting.
The takeaway
The project serves as a key indicator of how small-scale digital fundraising can stabilize large-scale infrastructure projects. Operators should track the success of the digital captain model as a case study for their own community-based business or outreach initiatives.
Further reading
For more on how local entities are managing restoration funding, see Philanthropy.
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