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  • 17 Trees, To Be Precise, Illustration by Juliette Borda
  • 17 Trees, To Be Precise, Illustration by Juliette Borda
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  • Child and adult hands planting a flower
project leader
Barbara N
location
616 W 137TH ST
(Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, NYC)
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THANK YOU!

the project

Please contribute towards the production of this children’s book (0-6yrs) about the value of community activism. 

Drawing on the true experience of the Proyecto de Embellecimiento 137th Street Beautification Project which celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2020, the book aims to inspire the newest generation of engaged citizens.

The picture book offers a lively and interactive way to talk with young children about community involvement and how ANYBODY can be the spark in their neighborhood. A generous grant from Partnerships for Parks kicked off production on the first phase of the book project in 2021 which resulted in the exciting illustrations you see above by NYC artist Juliette Borda! 

This campaign funds Part One, ie. roughly the first half, of the illustrations. Please see budget tab for more detailed breakdown.

 

the steps

June-August 2021: Fundraise

Sept 2021-Feb 2022: Develop illustrations of Part One.

 

why we're doing it

Neighborhood action can start with YOU!!! It’s as simple as that.

Engaged citizens are the underpinning of a healthy democracy and offer a counterpoint in an era of increasing globalization, corporate takeover, worker disenfranchisement and ecological degradation. Starting local is a great way to begin, whether it’s in your building, on your block or in your city.

This book provides caregivers and their children a starting point for conversations about the value of good citizenship.

budget

Disbursed Budget 06.08.2021:

All $6,475.88 will go towards our cost for the project, outlined below, totaling $14,132



TOTAL RAISED = $7,039.00
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) $351.95
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $211.17
TOTAL TO DISBURSE= $6,475.88

Original Budget:

We are currently raising $6000 towards the total budget for our project, outlined below. These children's books will be gifted to any community event organizers, to be distributed free of charge. 

Total Cost for the project = $14,132:

Illustrator fee (5 full spreads; 9 single pages) - $11,400.

Printing costs (1,000 booklets, 8" x 8" softcover by PrintingCenterUSA, Montana, USA) - $2,367.

Copyright fee - $45.

ISBN number - $320

Updated Budget 4.7.2021



TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED $6,600
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) N/A
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%)
(Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.)		 $204
TOTAL TO RAISE= $6,804

Original Budget: 



TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED, Phase 1 $6,000
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) N/A
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%)
(Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.)		 $186
TOTAL TO RAISE= $6,186

Please note: ioby fees are estimated and will be calculated based on totals at the end of the campaign.

updates

THANK YOU!

Posted 06/08/2021 - 6:46pm

THANK YOU!!!

An amazing 90+ supporters rallied for this children's book project, and GOT IT DONE with a shorter deadline!

See another illustration - child and adult hands plant a flower together - by Juliette Borda as a special Thank You, because that is what this great group of supporters is doing - planting this children's book idea together to help it grow beautiful and strong.

Stay tuned for more updates on 17 Trees, To Be Precise, a children's book about civic engagement.

 

Upping the ante!

Posted 05/07/2021 - 11:07am

Hi all you rockstars!

We originally set out to raise $6,000, with the intention to hold a a second fundraiser later in the year. This campaign has been so successful that we are increasing the goal by $600, to a total of $6,604 (including ioby fee). Raising the goal now will enable us to pay our illustrator another half page illustration at this time.

Please enjoy another wonderful illustrion by the fantastic Juliette Borda (https://www.julietteborda.com/)

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF 17 TREES!

 

photos

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