We are also looking into starting a co-op for the interim. I like that idea. We have an auction planned for Feb 18. Everyone brings some garage sale items to donate and we auction them off to the highest bidder. Sometimes you can get some good deals and sometimes people get caught up in the bidding.
People are more willing to put out money for something in return.
At this point I can't even think about all the other money we'll have to raise. We just don't have anyone with money involved. That got a lot of excitement going. She has a place and knows the perfect play. So that should be a fun endevour for us all and our kids can be involved as well.