Spring FUNdraiser...for what exactly?

Spring FUNdraiser...for what exactly?04/18/2012

 

As you may know, we are holding our first FUNdraiser presently - with a goal to gain $5,000 by the end of May. That’s a pretty big number, and we’re slowly creeping up on it with a total of $135!

We wanted to let you know what we are planning to do with this money, so that you may feel more comfortable and compelled to assist us on themission. There are several major projects in operation right now, and each is eager to expand with the support of green paper. (Donate Here!)

DreemGardens - more info on project here

• Volunteer health insurance - to ensure the DreemVolunteers are well taken care of
• Establishing a Tool Library - purchasing new & used tools to provide for gardening projects throughout the DreemGarden Collective.
• Fulfilling DG wishlists - we’d like to be able to assist gardeners with some basic materials needed to start or maintain their garden (for example seeds, dirt, compost tea, wood for building raised beds, etc)
• Conducting educational workshops for volunteers - to increase the learning potential at the DG work parties

DreemTV - more info here

• Publishing and marketing - our first documentary on water awareness is being released on 4/19/12 and we’d like to spread the word
• Supporting our editor - Jason Raggio has dedicated his free time to build the movie, and we’d like to reward him for his hard work on this and future projects
• Further research for videos - we have other ideas we’d like to make into educational movies such as “What happens to your trash and recycling?”, a full length Water Awareness video, and more

DreemKitchen - more info here (From June 20 - July 10)

• Boosting our kitchen supplies - last year we fed so many people, this year we want to be prepared to feed even more!
• Transportation of kitchen - the National Rainbow Gathering is on the east coast and our kitchen supplies are on the west, driving it across country will be...y
• Increasing educational elements - with research, educational supplies, and more

DreemReality Basics - there are numerous costs to operating a non-profit!

• Hiring professionals - accountant, lawyer, graphic designer, etc
• Overhead - website, utilities, office space (hopefully!)
• Marketing and Office Supplies - event booths, brochures, t-shirts, FUNdraiser prizes, business cards, banner and posters
• Organization & Filing fees - these are always around the corner!
• Repaying investors - there are people that have loaned DR money to get up and running, it would be wonderful to pay them back
• Providing financial support for those that work hard to make this Dreem a Reality!

So, we’re looking forward to raising our thermometer with your help, as we promise you from the depths of our hearts and dreems that we will do good work with your support! To learn more about Donations and tax deducations, check out our Donations FAQ page!