Connection & Community: A Restorative Home for the Formerly Incarcerated
Fundraising campaign by
Kristie McLean
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US$4,555.00raised of $5,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Rebuilding Lives, Rebuilding Community
Please support the long-held dream of a shared, intentional home for the formerly incarcerated, steeped in connection, mindfulness and restorative practices.
5 inspired and hard-working individuals need your help to raise funds for last month’s rent, deposit and start up costs for a safe, shared home. Studies show that stable housing and community support are among the most critical factors in promoting healthy reentry and preventing recidivism.
This group meets weekly in circle, practices Non-Violent Communication principles, hosts community conversations to educate and build alliances with the public and longs for a true home for grounding and mutual support.
Please help however you can!
Thank you!
Fundraising Team
- Kristie McLean
- Community Ally
- Seattle, US
- Brandon Obrien
- Director of Research and Development
- Seattle, US
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 06, 2018
- James Spraker
- Donated on Sep 06, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 04, 2018
THANK YOU!!!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 06:11 pmThank you to everyone who contributed and who has supported all aspects of our first Restorative Home! Due to your generous contributions we have met our goal. Hooray!With much gratitude and many blessings to all...
Only $445 remaining!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 05:23 pmWould your heart and pocketbook allow for a final $500 donation? We're so close!Thank you!! : )
Thank you! Almost there!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 07:27 pm5 grateful men have now all moved into our lovingly created and furnished Restorative Home! It has been a whirlwind getting everyone settled, furniture and supplies in place, paperwork taken care of and all other details. While we're overwhelmingly grateful for support on all sides, we're still $1,195 short of
On the homestretch!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 08:11 amThank you for the continued support that keeps coming in for this amazing pilot project! The house is coming together physically with new paint, gently used furniture, creative vision and plenty of elbow grease. We have had some disappointing news from Department of Corrections, and it illuminates the fact how
Over the $3,000 mark!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 06:24 amWe've had great momentum today! Furniture is arriving and moving into the rooms, community allies continue to surface and we've raised $3,150 of our $5,000 goal! PROGRESS!Thank you for your generosity, prayers and support of this Herculean effort. It does take a village, and all currencies of the spirit are
Full Moon Magic!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 06:38 amHello, friends! Great progress is happening! We're humming along with painting, furniture acquisition, Home Depot runs, planning of every stripe and the creation of House Agreements to promote respectful community and accountability. However, we still need funds! A HUGE thank you to those who have already generously donated. We're so
First Community Conversation a Success!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 04:50 pmSO proud of this group and the radiant success of last night's first community conversation, "The Face of Felons: Beyond the Label." We had a great turnout, and the men bravely shared their personal stories. Here's to continuing to build bridges and create trust and support for one another. Thank
On a roll!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 10:27 pmHuge thanks for the momentum so far, and for both online and offline donations coming in! Your support is making a world of difference financially and emotionally. Thank you for continuing to spread the word to help us expand our reach!
Past the $1,000 mark!
Update posted by Kristie McLean at 06:11 amThank you, dear friends and supporters, for your amazing generosity on this first day! We've passed the $1,000 mark which is incredible. Please continue to share the link with your own networks to help us spread the word and meet our goal.Thank you! : )
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 06, 2018
- James Spraker
- Donated on Sep 06, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 04, 2018
- Catherine McKay
- Donated on Sep 04, 2018
Good luck, gentlemen, I know you will make the most of this home. Please give my dad a big hug for me!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 04, 2018
- Tali Alban
- Donated on Sep 04, 2018
- Linda Reichenbach
- Donated on Sep 03, 2018
- Johnny Leuthold
- Donated on Sep 01, 2018
Congrats on all the progress you've made!
- Viviana Daleney
- Donated on Sep 01, 2018
- Angela Griffith
- Donated on Aug 30, 2018
Brandon- I’m so proud of you and wish you all a successful venture!
