Help us imagine the next chapter for Katy Station!

Saving Katy Station is just the beginning. We also need to think about what this historic building could become and how it can continue serving Columbia for generations to come.

You don't have to be an expert in historic preservation or community planning. If you have ideas, enjoy talking with people, or simply care about Columbia's future, we'd love to have you involved!

What Will We Be Doing?

• Listening to our community! Gathering ideas through conversations, surveys, interviews, and community listening sessions.

• Exploring possibilities. Looking at different ways Katy Station could be used while respecting its historic character.

• Bringing people together. Connecting with neighbors, community organizations, potential users, nonprofits, and other interested groups.

• Making ideas practical. Exploring what different uses might cost, how the building could operate, and what it would take to keep it financially sustainable.

• Helping shape the future. Comparing ideas, sharing community feedback, and developing recommendations for the larger Save Katy Station effort.

How Much Time Does It Take?

That's up to you! We know everyone has busy lives. Whether you can help with a listening session, research an idea, or participate in committee discussions, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

How Will We Work Together?

We'll meet, share ideas, listen to different perspectives, and divide up projects based on everyone's interests.

We'll also work closely with the History & Historic Preservation and Community Outreach & Communications Committees.

Two volunteer Co-Chairs will help keep things organized and connect our team with the larger Save Katy Station effort.

Be Part of the Story!

We're not just preserving a building. We're creating an opportunity for Katy Station to become something meaningful for Columbia's future.

Come help us imagine what's possible!

Help us turn community support into the resources needed to save Katy Station!

We have an exciting opportunity to preserve an important piece of Columbia's history. Now we need people who can help bring together the financial support to make it happen.

You don't have to be a fundraising professional or have wealthy connections. Whether you enjoy meeting people, organizing events, researching opportunities, or helping behind the scenes, there's a place for you!

What Will We Be Doing?

• Finding supporters! Identifying individuals, businesses, foundations, and organizations that may want to help save Katy Station.

• Building relationships. Making introductions, reaching out to potential donors, and helping develop community partnerships.

• Exploring fundraising ideas. Looking at different ways to raise money through donations, sponsorships, events, and other opportunities.

• Helping organize the campaign. Working together to develop fundraising goals, priorities, and a practical plan.

• Keeping things organized. Helping track fundraising progress, follow up with supporters, and maintain accurate records.

• Working toward our goal. Coordinating with the other committees so our fundraising efforts reflect the actual costs and needs of the project.

How Much Time Does It Take?

That's up to you! We know everyone has busy lives. Whether you can help make a few introductions, work on an event, research potential donors, or take on a larger project, your contribution matters.

How Will We Work Together?

We'll meet in person or virtually, share ideas, explore fundraising opportunities, and divide up projects based on everyone's interests and abilities.

Two volunteer Co-Chairs will help keep things organized and connect our team with the larger Save Katy Station effort.

We'll focus on private donations, philanthropy, partnerships, and community support, with transparency and accountability throughout the campaign.

Be Part of the Story!

Every contribution, every connection, and every new supporter brings us closer to saving Katy Station.

Come help us make it happen!

Purpose

Develop a community-supported, historically compatible, and financially sustainable plan for the saved Katy Station.

Community Engagement

Host listening sessions, collect survey responses, and gather ideas from neighbors, trail users, businesses, preservation organizations, and potential partners.

Record and summarize community feedback without overstating consensus.

Future Uses

Explore possible uses including a café, trail hub, retail space, historical displays, visitor services, community meeting space, or combinations of these.

Evaluate each option based on community benefit, demand, building suitability, accessibility, and operating requirements.

Long-Term Operations

Research potential nonprofit ownership and operating partnerships.

Consider insurance, utilities, staffing, maintenance, repairs, financial reserves, earned revenue, and ongoing fundraising needed to maintain the building.

Historic Preservation Coordination

Work closely with the History & Historic Preservation Committee to consider appropriate restoration periods, historic features, original interior remodeling, salvaged materials, exhibits, and adaptive reuse.

Site & Building Coordination

Coordinate with the Site, Relocation & Building Committee on building size, site access, utilities, building codes, and renovation requirements.

First 90 Days

Develop a community engagement plan, gather public input, identify promising future uses, explore operating and ownership models, and report recommendations and unresolved questions to the Steering Committee.

Decision-Making Authority

The committee researches, evaluates, and recommends options. Final property, financial, and restoration commitments remain with the Steering Committee and appropriate governing authorities.

Help us spread the word and bring our community together!

Saving Katy Station will take more than a great plan. We need people who can help share our story, keep the community informed, and encourage others to join the effort.

You don't have to be a marketing expert. Whether you enjoy writing, taking photographs, working with social media, organizing events, or simply talking with people, there's a place for you!

What Will We Be Doing?

• Spreading the word! Helping create and share information about Save Katy Station through our website, Facebook, flyers, and other communications.

• Keeping everyone informed. Gathering updates from our committees and helping prepare the weekly Save Katy Station Flyer.

• Getting people involved. Encouraging community members to volunteer, attend events, participate in surveys, and support our efforts.

• Sharing our story. Taking photographs, creating graphics, writing updates, and helping coordinate media coverage and publicity.

• Making sure we get it right. Checking names, dates, historical information, links, QR codes, and other details before information is shared.

How Much Time Does It Take?

That's up to you! We know everyone has busy lives. Whether you can help with a single event, create a social media post, or take on a regular project, we'll find ways for you to contribute.

How Will We Work Together?

We'll meet, share ideas, divide up projects based on everyone's interests, and work together to keep our community informed.

We'll use the official Save Katy Station logo and actual photographs of the station. Public communications will be reviewed and approved before being released.

Two volunteer Co-Chairs will help keep things organized and connect our team with the larger Save Katy Station effort.

Be Part of the Story!

Every person we reach is another opportunity to build support for saving Katy Station.

Come help us tell the story and bring Columbia together!

Love Columbia's history? Help us make some!

We're bringing together people who want to help preserve Katy Station's past while being part of its next chapter.

You don't have to be a historian. Whether you love old photographs, enjoy discovering forgotten stories, have an interest in historic buildings, or just want to be part of something special, there's a place for you!

What Will We Be Doing?

Discovering history! Digging through old photographs, newspapers, maps, and stories to uncover Katy Station's past.

Exploring the building's story. Learning about the original 1909 station, its architecture, and how it changed over the years.

Helping preserve history. Working with preservation experts to explore ways to protect the station's historic character.

Capturing a once-in-a-lifetime event. Photographing, filming, and documenting the station's move and restoration.

Sharing what we discover. Helping create exhibits, displays, and stories that bring Katy Station's history to life.

How Much Time Does It Take?

That's up to you! We know everyone has busy lives. Whether you have a little time or a lot, we'll find ways for you to get involved.

How Will We Work Together?

We'll meet, share ideas, divide up projects based on everyone's interests, and have some fun along the way.

Two volunteer Co-Chairs will help keep things organized and connect our team with the larger Save Katy Station effort.

Be Part of the Story!

We're not just saving an old building. We're helping preserve a piece of Columbia's history and creating a story future generations will tell.

Come help us make it happen!