Help WYSO Public Radio move to our new home!
WYSO has been the Miami Valley's voice of independent journalism, eclectic music, and authentic storytelling for decades. Now, thanks to comedian Dave Chappelle's transformative $15 million investment, we're moving into the historic Union Schoolhouse in downtown Yellow Springs—a building with its own legacy as one of the region's first integrated schools. But we need your help to complete this vision.
This isn't just about broadcast equipment and office furniture. It's about preserving a cultural anchor that champions democracy, celebrates diverse voices, and protects the kind of fearless reporting our communities need now more than ever. In an era when local journalism is vanishing and media consolidation threatens independent voices, WYSO stands firm in its commitment to truth-telling and First Amendment principles.
The Union Schoolhouse will become more than just our headquarters—it will be a gathering place where the community comes together. Our 110-seat performance space will host live music and conversations. Our Community Voices program will train the next generation of storytellers. Our archives will preserve the region's history for generations to come. And our newsroom will continue holding power accountable while amplifying stories that matter to Southwest Ohio.
We're $750,000 short of our goal, and we need to close the gap. Your gift ensures that independent, community-owned media doesn't just survive—it thrives. Help us finish what Dave Chappelle started. Help us prove that small platforms can launch big conversations, and that places like Yellow Springs can nurture the voices democracy needs.
If you have questions, or would like to discuss other ways to support this campaign, please contact Major Gift Officer Sara Woodhull at swoodhull@wyso.org or 937-319-0576.
