The staff and management at Pyramid are focused on “making a difference" in the lives of those individuals who they serve. Utilizing the arts to discover the talents of these deserving individuals has become the hallmark of Pyramid Pensacola since 1995. By constructing additional classroom space and remodeling the entrance to the current building, Pyramid will add services for an additional 25 individuals on a permanent basis. Because of the additional space made available through this grant, the organization will be able to fund summer scholarships for 24 additional students who do not have the funds available to attend. These scholarships are a part of the total project budget and funding has already been secured. The IMPACT 100 Performing Arts Studio
constructed in 2010 allows Pyramid students to rehearse their WSRE Amos Studio performances each year. These performances enlighten Pensacola's art community of the needs and benefits Pyramid’s arts program provides those with disabilities. Pyramid fully expects the new expanded visual arts studio will provide additional community awareness and support for the deserving individuals on the wait list. Being able to serve as many individuals as possible who have been on the Santa Rosa and Escambia County wait list for years will be an event to celebrate. The impact for these individuals who discover their abilities and become productive members of our community will be measured by additional support from parents, caregivers and performance patrons alike. The important measurement, however, will be the increased participation of these students in the cultural life of our community, made possible by the enlarged and more functional space.