As we all know, 2020 has been a challenging year for many non-profits. Living and working locally, Karla Murtaugh Homes is committed to partnering with and supporting local businesses and is once again proud to sponsor the Prospector Theater in 2021. The Prospector was obviously impacted by the lock-downs and restrictions due to Covid-19.
“In a recent call with the Prospector, I was encouraged to learn how they have pivoted to keep every employee - known as “Prospects” – working this entire time,” said Karla Murtaugh. “They really pulled together to ensure meaningful employment continued, even as their business model had to change."
Here are a couple of ways the Prospector’s ingenious staff have furthered the Prospector’s mission to “Sparkle On”.
1. Technology played a starring role as Prospects worked on standard operating procedures, new moviegoing guidelines, video productions, grants, graphic design, daily flash challenges, continuing education classes, virtual service-learning experiences, and more.
2. Prospects have experimented with new alternate revenue streams including an expanded retail line, online gourmet popcorn orders, discounted theater rentals, virtual birthday packages, and curbside concessions. Each one of these new offerings creates dozens of jobs for Prospects while fueling their mission and business.
“The Prospector’s work is needed now more than ever,” continued Murtaugh. Since March of 2020, an additional 1,000,000 Americans with disabilities have lost their jobs, bringing the unemployment rate to 85%.
Karla Murtaugh Homes has been there with unending support for the Prospector's mission since it opened. You can join them in helping this important Ridgefield beacon of light by seeing a movie, purchasing a gift card, making a donation, or becoming a sponsor yourself. For more information, visit https://www.prospectortheater.org/