what if some of the 1 in 7 dollars usa spends on containg voilence was spent on planting peace in communities

[chris macrae]

U.S. Spends $2.16 Trillion Annually on "Violence Containment Industry" New Study from Institute of Economics and Peace Released

“By defining a new industry as the ‘Violence Containment Industry,’ it is now possible to aggregate all expenditures related to the containment or consequences of violence. Our research indicates that when measured as a percentage of GDP this industry has expanded by 25% in the past ten years.” - Steve Killelea, Executive Chairman of IEP

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       A social network that connects American Immigrants with the ...           18       

        idea by brioki     

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Engineering such a marvellous humanitarian idea is really hard. Given that the basic frame and the main social network is created, we need to improve it, make it safer and make it popular. We need to search high and low for all required information and make it available on Immilounge. We need to make ImmiLounge accessible in all languages and make it so easy to use that a baby could understand it. We also want to introduce new innovative ideas that cost a lot on other websites, but will be free on ImmiLounge.After creating the ultimate software, we need to make it available and make people aware of its existents. Given that we aim to help people for free, we want people to know that help is out there, and it is free.

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       Zeta Phi "Skid" Rho              13       

        idea by USCZetaPhiRho     

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We hope to make Zeta Phi “Skid” Rho a week-long philanthropy with each day dedicated to our purpose.  Along with Union Rescue Mission, we would like to spread awareness of the issue of homelessness not just to the USC community but also to the surrounding neighborhoods by having guest speakers from the mission and benefit dinners.  Our efforts will not be limited to sandwiches, as we hope to work with Goodwill to begin a clothing drive for all to donate while promoting the sandwich-making event and ways to contact missions and help the homeless.  The funding would be used not only for the sandwich-making supplies but also for these supplemental events that will hopefully raise more awareness for the homeless of Skid Row than ever before.

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       Bato Ko Cinema: Films in the Streets of Kathmandu              13       

        idea by anyasattya     

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We need these funds for: -Subtitling 5 films in Nepali so they can be accessible to mass audiences -Petrol for the generator to power the projector & speakers -Speakers -Transportation  We want to begin Bato Ko Cinema with a Dasain Special, which begins October 21 and lasts for about a week. This is a great time for street screenings as Dasain is one of the most important festivals in Nepal and many people are in a festive mood with lots of free time to enjoy a film in their neighborhood. Sattya is ready with films, a projector, and a generator, but we need help with a few more things to make this project come to life this fall!

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       Kids Need Art!!              14       

        idea by swhackney     

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It has been proven through many Nationally recognized studies that art education has not just educational benefits, but social benefits.  James S. Catterall's twelve year study showed that students with an arts rich education are more likely to graduate college, attend religious services, and do more volunteer work, no matter their own socioeconomic status.  Yet, Arts are the first programs cut from public education when faced with budget problems.  We want to bring the arts back to Flint, MI.  This grant will allow us to purchase more supplies and to take 150 students to an art museum where they will not only tour professional artists' work, but they will get an opportunity to tour the studios and to speak with the artists in person.

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       The Kite Machine - Chicago               28       

        idea by kitecollective     

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The money from the GOOD Grant will go toward art materials for building "The Kite Machine - Chicago Edition", a sequel to the New York Kite Machine. Also, building materials for kite production, increasing access to arts programming, necessary permits, and general traveling expenses: gas, rentals, permits, etc.

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       The Englewood Facelift - Rebranding our neighborhood in orde...           15       

        idea by AyshaB     

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The funds will help us created and distribute memorabilia that highlight our love for Englewood such as: Bracelets, bookmarks, t-shirts, yard, window signs, stickers stating, I AM ENGLEWOOD, Good is in Englewood, Peace in Englewood, etc.  We will also like to create art pieces to display on the vacant retail shops & homes throughout the area.  We will like to create "Welcome to Englewood" signs in order to offer a sense of pride and value. We will take photos of residents & use these as billboards highlighting positive stories & images. (For example, My name is blank, an attorney and I AM ENGLEWOOD). This will not only spark hope in the young people here in our area it will show the city as well as America that GOOD exist in Englewood.

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       Rutgers University Student Volunteer Council wants to go out...

        idea by henahparikh     

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We try to volunteer with as many different community partners as possible. However, without any sort of mass transportation, it's very difficult to bring students to other outstanding nonprofits, including the many organizations in New York City. If we were to receive $2500, we would be able to fund transportation that could be used for various community service purposes. We could possibly send out anywhere from 15-50 students to over 10 service events in the community, greatly impacting the lives of almost 500 students and 10 community partners who are in need of volunteers.

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       Carrot Initiative - Healthy Foods and Community in South Min...           5       

        idea by erinsch     

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In an area of Minneapolis ignored by conventional grocers and subsequently declared a Food Desert by the US Department of Agriculture, the Carrot Initiative believes that our neighbors deserve access to a variety of healthy, culturally sensitive and affordable foods.  We believe our residents are our greatest asset and, by definition, a food co-op requires our community's support.  While there is great energy from neighborhood residents to create a food co-op, funding is needed to spread awareness and encourage inclusiveness through:  1. Advertisements and community meetings including Spanish and Somali translation  2. Babysitting to enable involvement from families with young children.

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       The Tool Library              1       

        idea by Mlal2497     

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Funding from the challenge will be used to establish a Tool Library in Bloomington, IL. We have already secured funding for the rent and utilities of a facility here in Bloomington, so the only thing left to do before we open for service is build our tool inventory. Specifically speaking, $2000 of the funding will be used to purchase tools for the library inventory, while the remaining $500 will be used to purchase an inventory tracking system.  We are excited by this opportunity, and would love to have your support!

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       Unleash Peace Entrepreneurs              7       

        idea by marie.mainil     

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$2500 would cover the organizational, logistical, and trainer fees for a weekend day of empowerment! Organizational fees: $500 Logistical fees: $500 Trainer fees: $1500 The workshop would provide state of the art policy, organizing, social business, negotiation, and networking skills to 500 local young peacemakers by the end of 2012.  The workshop would be held locally, partly in our junkyard transformed into peace garden, and would be recorded online for additional reach. The goal of the workshop would be to empower our local young peacemakers to create a local economy focused on direct, positive social impact as well as long-term, socially conscious profits that will benefit the life of our community.

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       Verterra: Water Bottle Fillers              2       

        idea by Verterra     

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We plan on installing 4 to 5 water bottle filling stations around our high school: one in the athletics center, one in the arts hallway, one in the commons, and the remaining stations on the other sides of our school, all attached to our current water fountain systems. With each system at a minimum of $400 plus installation fees, and budgets being so tight these days, this grant could really bring our dreams to life. As an academically, athletically, and artistically excelling school, we know just how important it is to our entire student body to stay hydrated, and consequently energized, positive, and poised for success – it could change everything for teenagers like us. Here's to the power of the little things - to the power of water!

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       RaiseDC              1       

        idea by RaiseDC     

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The funding would be used for two critical initiatives: legal incorporation fees and promotional development costs.   Incorporation will help RaiseDC to enable sustainable growth by allowing for donor and sponsorship opportunities; establish formal credibility and, therefore, drive brand recognition; and ensure appropriate legal compliance. All of these outcomes will greatly progress our mission of orchestrating social change in our nation's capital by way of collaborative events.   Promotional development, including website design, will allow RaiseDC to highlight our beneficiaries' work before and after our events, drive engagement with additional local artists, and reach a larger demographic within DC.

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       Bethlehem Food Co-Op: An Oasis in the Food Desert              1       

        idea by Bethlehem Food Co-Op     

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We are currently working on collecting and analyzing feasibility study results and drafting incorporation papers to get our co-op legally established. The next steps, which the $2500 will fund, are to file our incorporation papers, obtain permits and board insurance, and hire an outreach coordinator to manage our first membership drive.  The drive will raise awareness (especially among residents of our town's food deserts) and recruit founding member-owners to vote on co-op business, provide capital and member loans, and get their hands dirty as we move towards opening the doors! 

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       Birthday Parties for children in the Foster Care System              2       

        idea by Birthday     

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For their birthday, we bring a party team, play games, buy them a gift from their wish list and celebrate their lives. In order to continue the celebrations into 2013 we need to raise funds.  Since, everyone affiliated with TSIYB is a volunteer, the $2500 will go directly toward throwing birthday parties.

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       Sound of My Story              12       

        idea by ArtWell     

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The $2,500 will be used to support an implementation of this program at a public library branch in Philadelphia. These funds will support a full school-year implementation of ArtWell's program, serving at least 20 students who would otherwise have little or no access to after-school programs.  This program serves a clear and vital need for youth in our city. Youth in Philadelphia are often left to fend for themselves when they enter adolescence, without specific, proactive ways for young people to reflect on and celebrate their youth.  With this funding, students will be able to utilize many art forms to tell their own stories, envision their own superheroes, and narrate their dreams for their futures.

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       Community Glue Workshop: Local Repair Clinics   

        idea by CommunityGlueWorkshop     

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While we are an all-volunteer initiative, we could do so much more with a small marketing/outreach budget, much needed tools, and funds to offset the cost of utilities at our community space.  To continue providing free repair services for the community--things like bicycles, electronics, toys, and clothing--we often require replacement parts and specialized tools. To date, our amazing volunteers have used their own tools, machines, and supplies, but to ensure that this model is sustainable, we will need to be able to cover these costs going forward.  Eventually, we would like to have specialized skill sharing sessions, a local tool library, and provide a workable model to help other communities host their own repair clinics.

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       Pop Up RVA              2       

        idea by welovejeff     

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The grant money will be used to build a temporary structure for Pop Up RVA. The grant will also be used to create a marketing campaign to notify residents and workers in Downtown Richmond about Pop Up RVA.

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       Recycle to Rice Crew              2       

        idea by james.applequist     

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Recycle to Rice! Engage, educate and enlist youth to DOUBLE the award money through the power of multiplicity. $375 for Recycle Kits ($ 25.00 per kit x15 youth) (kit includes all support items to "get started", and Team Logo T-shirt)) $1,225  for 75 Collapsable Recycle Bins (recyclers get to keep bins as a recycle reminder and a thank you! ) $900.00 Incentive/Promotional Monthly Team Party.  $75.00 x 12 months (monthly team ice cream social to turn in Recycle Proceeds and build team commitment and community) How will the Recycle to Rice Crew double the money in a year? Multiplicity.  Power in numbers.  15 youth collecting $30 per mo = $450.00 x 12 mo = $5,400!   Your VOTE doubles the award $, and engages & empowers YOUTH to DO GOOD!   

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       Connecting the 85% with Portland public schools              2       

        idea by wkportland     

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With the help of local schools and the mayor’s education team we learnt that 85% of Portlanders had no contact with the public schools system. We came to believe that this lack of exposure is at the heart of the lack of support for Portland public schools. Since we presented our findings we have been working the Mayor’s Office and Portland public schools, engaging the development community and developing a Facebook app to help connect the community to the public schools system in Portland. W+K has donated time in programming, creative development and strategy. We need this funding to push us over the edge and get the app into the world. $2,500 would help pay for hosting the app and maintaining it for the first year.

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       CityPulse              7       

        idea by twpham     

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The support of $2,500 would help cover beacon prototyping and map development costs, as we build a foundation for forthcoming support from sponsors, grants, and more. These early-stage proofs of concept will be made available to the community for beta testing, critique, and potential hackathons and design charettes. Our supporters so far include: - The Office of the Mayor of St. Louis - The Regional Arts Commission - HOK - AIGA St. Louis - GOOD Ideas for Cities - Pellegrino Collaborative - Washington University in St. Louis - Randy Burkett Lighting Design, Inc. - High Performance Computing St. Louis - Natron Baxter Applied Gaming - Future Electronics Please visit http://braindrain.co/citypulse for more!

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       Walk Raleigh: Part 2   

        idea by matttomasulo     

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The $2500 grant will fund the development and production of a much more robust pedestrian wayfinding campaign in Raleigh,  incorporating 10 new neighborhoods.   The money would go directly to the production of 100 new signs, installation materials, project documentation and research that will help us develop a legitimate relationship with the City of Raleigh.    The partnership, research, and project expansion enabled by this grant will help us better understand the resources required to make Walk Raleigh a national campaign, benefiting the dozens of other cities throughout the country that have already expressed interest in starting similar projects.

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       Curing Hunger One Note at a Time              9       

        idea by Strings for Hope     

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Strings for Hope is a startup non-profit. Funds are needed to set up our facility and to secure professional legal and tax services. We’ve had great results this year at music festivals like Bonnaroo, AgapeFest, and Hot August Blues. We’ve worked hard to show a proven track record of success in fund raising for our mission but now we need to ramp up our professional appearance. We need to improve our signage and display components. This award would go a long way in development of an online storefront and booth setup for our presence at music festivals. We’ve been committed to focusing our funds on meeting our mission. Because of great fans, we’re making strides at Curing Hunger One Note at a Time!

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       Reducing Litter, Enlivening the Avenue              2       

        idea by kevin_fcdc     

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By funding this project we will be able to expand a similar program in a neighboring community that leverages the arts to entice residents and visitors to be conscious of how they dispose of their waste. We will use these funds to work with local artists to design interesting trash and recycling containers that will be distributed along Fairmount Ave. in Philadelphia. Anchored by the Museum of Art and historic Eastern State Penitentiary, adding physical pieces of art that serve a utilitarian purpose to our streets seems to be a perfect fit. This funding will be used to create three waste containers / pieces of art plus ongoing maintenance to enliven our Avenue and control litter.

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       Joining Our Youth and Seniors (JOYS)              3       

        idea by AMcKnight02     

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The $2,500 will go towards transportation to bring youth volunteers to nursing homes, senior buildings, and senior community centers. The funds will also go towards educating youth volunteers about the importance of volunteering and self-building workshops along with promotional materials for the program.

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       Sosharu - Stronger Communities with Stronger Local Businesse...           1       

        idea by Shivam     

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Our mission at Sosharu is to give our good small businesses an edge in promoting their unique identities and engaging the people of our community. We want to connect people with these awesome places by effectively using social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare, Pinterest, and other channels. Sosharu will provide a transparent look into how this money is used in the next 6 months, all without using any funding for personal pay. With this grant, we hope to: - Pay for social media management tools, our website, and business cards - Host social media workshops for small business owners ...and more We are based in San Jose, CA. Please keep checking our website or tweet us for more info. Our pages are rapidly evolving!

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       Bringing Health and Wellness to Lower Income Children and Fa...

        idea by bpetrik     

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The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has partnered with the McKinney, TX Independent School District to bring this research based program to low income high need schools.  These efforts will reduce the incidence of obesity and improve health outcomes for children and their families within the district. The funding will be directly used to scholarship families who want to participate in the program but cannot afford the program fees. 

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       ingrain reclaimed urban furniture              4       

        idea by rodrigocaula     

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The bench is the epicentre of this movement, but certainly not the end point. We want the bench to be proof of the potential of what our resources possess, but what those resources become, waste or treasure, is up to the public.  By being able to continue to work alongside reclaimed material, the money would help raise funds to prototype new ideas and to expand on the system that has been set-up over the last year. It would also help fund a potential mill that would kickstart a business plan that would enable us to work with local businesses to turn the waste product into installations and material for the public.

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       Lyons Township Transition House              2       

        idea by Home Gradener     

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To develop land adjacent to the Transition House over a two-year period that would expand on the success of the program’s initial garden efforts. This project has been approved and is supported by the Cook County Extension Master Gardener Program.  This affiliation will help foster relationships between the Lyons Township High School Transition Program and the community as a whole. The exposure to gardening, green initiatives, nutrition/healthy living and involvement in the La Grange Farmer’s Market is consistent with many of the objectives that Transition students work on for life long learning, vocational experience, community interaction and greater independence.

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       Community Cupboard Garden Improvement              1       

        idea by BrianCharles     

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The mission of the Irondequoit Community Cupboard is to serve families and individuals in need that reside in the Town of Irondequoit, NY by providing emergency assistance without bias or prejudice. This year a garden was started at a local church to supplement the services with fresh vegetables. The ICC has served 290 households from June through August 2012 by distributing enough food for 15, 030 meals. Thus the ICC was able to meet the continued rising need that is similar to what is observed in other suburbs here and around the country.  Funding of this grant will mainly cover the purchase or local manufacturing of a the vermicomposting machine. All remaining funds will be used to improve and expand the garden.

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       Autism Teen Community Service   

        idea by christina.nulk     

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This grant will provide funds for the teens to participate in community events such attending a baseball game, entering a float in the local parade, attending community dances and festivals. This grant would benefit the teens by giving them the opportunity to participate in the community as well as providing the community the opportunity to have positive interactions with individuals with various disabilities. Both the community and the teens benefit because increased skill development allows students to become more independent and require less community supports and everyone benefits when the community moves from stigmatization to acceptance. 

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       East Boston Tree Pit Project              8       

        idea by Leiha Maldonado     

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East Boston Residents will adopt a local tree or post pit and attend a tree part workshop series. The workshops will provide the know-how and materials at renovate the pits. Recycle, reduce, reuse. Each resident will leave with an under-the-sink vemicompost bin complete with worms and bedding, recycling stickers and bags. The City of Boston trash regulations will be reviewed with a focus on recycling. Greening the Neighborhood Each resident will leave with the means to renovate their adopted tree or post pit. Compost, perennials, bulbs, tubers, bricks and one outside Wooly Pocket Planter will be provided. Fine Tuning  All participants will go on a walking tour to view each tree. Specific issues will be addressed at this time.

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       Urban Ecology Center   

        idea by jtsuhar     

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With the opening of our new branch we are in need of funding to strengthen our core environmental education programming. We will use funds from this grant to purchase supplies like waders, microscopes, and proper clothing and equipment. The funds will allow us to better serve our community and engage more youth in environmental education. Our mission is to: * Provide outdoor science education for urban youth * Protect and utilize public natural areas, making them safe, accessible and vibrant * Preserve and enhance these natural areas and their surrounding waters * Promote community by offering resources that support learning volunteerism, stewardship, recreation, and camaraderie * Practice and model environmentally responsible behaviors.

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       Community Garden Mapp   

        idea by leedares     

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The grant will fund the initial App development and necessary equipment to organize and compile the content for the application. The museum is run by volunteers who will conduct personal interviews, gather data, conduct research and compile photographs and footage to share with application users.

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       Nuestra Casa Neighborhood Center              2       

        idea by MarciaDavis     

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An approximate budget of $70,000 is estimated for supplies and materials, with volunteers doing all the labor. To date, $50,000 has been raised through fundraising efforts, donations, gifts from a church and a private foundation, and a Community Development Block Grant. But more money is needed to complete construction and provide educational materials, furniture, equipment for the center, and to fund programs.

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       Winterfest of Lights: Creating a Greater Sense of Community ...           1       

        idea by Town of Chesapeake City     

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The town is purchasing several large light displays to be placed around town from Nov. 23 - Jan. 12.  The hope is to bring people from near and far to town to share the spirit of the season and spread the good feelings inspired by holiday lights. The town has secured pledges from individuals, families, and local businesses totaling nearly $25,000, which includes $5,000 from the town’s general fund, however, another $5,000 is needed to cover electrical costs, travel expenses for high school bands, and the set up and take down of the displays. Winning the GOOD challenge would go a long way towards reaching our financial goal and thereby allowing us to achieve our primary goal of creating a greater sense of community and togetherness.

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       Synonymous- How We Change The World              9       

        idea by projectchangetheworld     

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What if you could change the world?  Would you?  Would you call it naive, hopeless, impossible?  Well, we here at Project Change The World ARE changing the world.  Everyday.  In a zillion different ways.  From something as simple as a smile to something as ginormous as a hug.  Just kidding.  To something like getting a warehouse.  No, but really.  This is how we'll do it: $500- Promotional Materials (t-shirts, flyers, pens, mugs, hats, bands, etc.) $500- Spring Festival fundraiser to announce the project and raise additional costs $500- Legal assistance, paperwork, licenses $1000- Furniture, decor, paint More on the warehouse> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K3SY6Zal3k&list=UUBUVrmqV_d8AQJ...

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       Solar Grand Prix              3       

        idea by gerrie.schipske     

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Since starting this project, the number of student teams has grown as teachers see this as a way to provide practical science instruction. Each team is given a solar car kit which includes a solar panel and motor. These kits cost $30 each and paid for by funds I raise each year. Last year we had to turn away many teams. This $2,500 will allow us to add 80 more teams (320 more students) to the 100 teams we've had.

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       Kalorama Community Compost              1       

        idea by BarbaraEllenBitondo     

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Building the compost bins and sifters

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       Replanting Roots - Entrepreneurship 101 for Incarcerated Pot...           1       

        idea by harry.reisig     

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Entrepreneurship 101 for 100 incarcerated students. 100 workbooks + mailing supplies + follow up support    We have volunteer teachers and support from prisons, as well as a great curriculum developed by an experienced non-profit.  The workbooks cost $20 per person to print and deliver, a fortune to inmates earning less than a dollar per day.

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       Clean Coast Project:  Recycle and Reuse Event              1       

        idea by cleancoastproject     

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We will sponsor artists to showcase their work. Money will also be used to promote the event. Event materials, food and live music will also be paid for.  (All materials that we use will be recyclable.)

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       Hold On ANother Day - Mix CDs for a cause   

        idea by isabel.thottam     

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The money will help us cover the costs of production to create the CD, which include: sound mixing, album art design and printing, copyright fees, shipping and packaging. We this amount, we can produce an initial 1,000 CDs for the campaign.

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       Boston Food Forest Project   

        idea by russwallack     

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This $2,500 will fund the initial mulch, cover crops and seeds for the first plot in BFFP's network. We are in the design phase on a .2 acre plot behind Humphrey Street Studios in Dorchester,MA. This planned forest space behind HSS would serve as a location for the studio's artists to showcase their works while bonding with members of the community around a project that both increases local healthy food availability and re mediates a former industrial site. While we aspire to grow this network in public green spaces, we have not yet obtained city approval. By demonstrating the efficacy of our project in the space that HSS has offered, we will strengthen our argument for expansion on to the city's dormant greenspaces.

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       weBike: bringing bike share everywhere.   

        idea by AllieArmitage     

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We would put money toward the prototype of an electronic bike lock we're developing. This lock will work with our software to create a new combination for each ride; it will increase system security, reliability, and enable weBike to roll out to any community. Specifically, the funding will be put towards a detailed mechanical design & prototype production.  We know demand for this product exists b/c we've spoken with future clients ... "(this lock) would let us talk to an entirely new market. It might create a break-through on the bike share front by bringing down the price point for a complete solution."- Kurt Wallace, Bikes Make Life Better, bike share consultant to companies including Facebook, Mozilla, etc.

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       Fairbanks First - Think Local   

        idea by soshea     

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Fairbanks First will use the $2,500 to fund an educational outreach campaign aimed at high school students in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. We want to teach the younger generations about the importance of supporting their own home town by buying, whenever possible, from within Fairbanks.

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       Depave's Neighborhood Re-Greening Project              2       

        idea by Depave     

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$2,500 would buy us all the tools and safety gear for our volunteers to complete this work. In addition, these funds would cover any City of Portland permits we may need to complete the work. Finally, these funds would help us purchase post-depaving materials such as plants, trees, and soil.

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       Shelby Hills Youth Entrepreneur Project              1       

        idea by Shelby Hills Neighbors     

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Any youth who wishes to participate in the Shelby Hills Youth Entrepreneur Project will submit an application, including a business plan and budget, to a dedicated committee of SHNA members and eventually make a presentation for his or her project proposal to the whole community at our monthly meeting.  The youth may need to work with the committee and submit his or her application more than once to be fully prepared for the presentation and final approval.  If approved, SHNA will purchase the necessary start-up supplies and cover other start-up costs, as well as provide feedback and mentoring from 1 to 3 assigned mentor adults from the community who have professional experience relevant to the project. Projects could be anything from making and selling SHNA t-shirts, starting a car detailing business, a lemonade stand, lawn care services, dog-walking, furniture repair, or home tutoring.  Start-up supplies and other costs could range from $30 to $300 depending on the project.

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       Quarterly Meetup to build community and awareness in the Den...           1       

        idea by kateylaurel     

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The $2500 will fund educational and networking events once per quarter for the Denver and Front Range music community.  This includes refreshments for the events, space rental and PA equipment rental if necessary for open mics and songwriting workshops and showcases as necessary.  A stipend will be granted to the administrator for organizing events and event invitations if possible.

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       Nutritious meals for children               2       

        idea by Lola's Foundation     

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We want to connect deeper with our community by offering nutritional education to families and schools. The $2,500 will help us establish regular cooking courses for families which will help children and parents learn how to cook quick and easy healthy meals. It will also give us the ability to host nutrition education programs for children so they can identify foods that will be beneficial to them and curtail cravings for over-processed food. Our final goal is to work with  school lunch programs in order for schools to make a commitment to offer nutritious meals to children.

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       Helping Teens and Young Adults at Risk              7       

        idea by yolandazsierra     

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Purchasing 60 of The Reality Check Program DVD's and give them to families that are struggling with their high risk Teen or Young adult. The Reality Check program has been nationally recognized. The success rate is incredible and well documented. It has helped many teens and young adults turn their lives around. "I HAVE NEVER SEEN A PRODUCT WITH THIS MUCH IMPACT IN ALL MY YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT"   ~  John Shockey, Chief of Rockledge Florida Police Department.  (32 years law enforcement experience)

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       Community Message Board(s)   

        idea by rhiannon.maynard     

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The $2500 would fund either the purchase of a message board or a message board kit from a vendor, or it could purchase the raw materials for a community member with carpentry skills - of which there are several - to build a message board from scratch. This message board would need sturdy legs, probably concrete footers, cork and maybe a nice sign that indicates the message board belongs to the Hill City Neighborhood. It would need to be big enough to allow the various posters, handbills, and other flyers and notices that usually are sent to the neighborhood email or Facebook page from the City, non-profits, schools, businesses, bands, regional planning agency, etc.

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       Operating a Rural School              3       

        idea by kingnonna     

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The Duette Education Foundation, Inc. (a 501C3 corporation) was founded in 2009 with the main purpose to keep our school operating. Our teacher of 19 years retired in December 2009 due to state requirements. In January 2010 DEFI assumed operation of the school under contract with the district. The teacher continued from January 2010 - June 2012 and we were unable to pay her salary.  She continued for the students.  In August 2012 a new teacher began and the former has continued as principal and executive director of the DEFI and receiving no salary. Our priority is to pay our new teacher and keep our school open so our students are safe and receive a unique education(the one-room school). We need operating capital.

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