Lucky Penny 501C3 Corporation
EIN # 84-5012850

Renovating the Gum Store Building and property has been a labor of love for our founder. Penny considers herself to be one very Lucky Penny to have family and friends who support and encourage her with her wild and sometimes crazy dreams.

An artist at heart, she talks like she is the Queen mother and is our own fearless Leader.   

To help build the Gum Store Community, we formed a 501 c3 corporation LUCKY PENNY.

We adopted “In Fun We Trust” as our motto because we do!

The mission of Lucky Penny is to provide housing, working studios, and exhibit opportunities for artists and healers, focusing on women, LGBTQ individuals, and those affected by addiction and the opioid epidemic.  

We aim to create safe and welcoming spaces where people can focus on their artistic endeavors while fostering a community of inspiration, collaboration, and healing through the arts.

We received our first grants from the Peyton Foundation and WV Culture & History for the installation of our Creekside mural, and donations from friends helped gussy up the building exterior & added parking spaces. Of course, our building is “historical”, so there is always something that needs upgraded or restored…electric systems, gutters, hvac etc…

We want to add a historical marker commemorating the schoolhouse that was originally on the property; an interactive Art Garden; more murals and public art; more community craft and wellness classes, pop up concerts on the lawn and artist in residency programs...

and whatever else is needed and sounds like fun!  

We would love to show you around the property and share our dreams and schemes with you!  

Should you want to make a donation, please let us know or check out our fundraiser https://gofund.me/70d5830d