- project leader
- Meg Z
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2396 E 47th Ct.(Anchorage, AK)
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the project
We have extended our campaign. We've had so many wonderful folks support us and join Anchorage Community House as members that in honor of our 1st year on October 16th, we are going to continue to offer discounted memberships through this fundraising campaign until October 14th. Join as an individual member ($50) or family member ($100) and you'll also receive an invite to our birthday bash on October 15th. The birthday bash is for members only. Oh and one final perk, your membership will be good until 12/31/17, that's 3 free additional months of membership.
Anchorage Community House (ACH) hosts Anchorage's only Tool Library. Since its launch in May we've been receiving community feedback and what Anchorage needs are food preservation tools, such as vacuum sealers, food dehydrators, fruit steamers and food mills. It has been a fantastic year for crops and foraging in Anchorage and we want to have the tools to help you preserve the harvest to enjoy throughout the coming winter months without the necessary investment to procure or store these seasonal tools. While most of the tools in ACH's Tool Library have been donated, most food preservation items will need to be purchased and we need professional grade equipment to make your job as easy as possible and withstand repeated use. We would like to purchase the following items: Professional Grade Vacuum Sealers, Dehydrators, Food Mills, Meat Grinder, Sausage Maker, Fruit Steamer, Smoker and Meat Slicer.
the steps
Raise our funds! We'll be getting the word out about the ACH Tool Library and this fund raising campaign via direct contact with friends, family, members and partners as well as through social media and through our booth at the Spenard Farmers Market.
While raising funds we will also be soliticing community feedback on the items we propose to purchase to ensure that we are picking the right kinds of tools to meet the need.
Once the funds are raised, we will purchase the tools and make them available in our tool library. Complete purchases by 10/15/16 and make tools available before 10/31/16 depending on shipping time for those tools we need to order online.
why we're doing it
ACH has heard from the community and it wants to take full advantage of its increased harvesting potential. We want to provide the tools to make that happen. ACH realizes that the expense and storage of seasonally used tools can be a barrier. By pitching in with a donation, you can help us purchase these tools, store them and maintain them and you can then check them out when you need them. Collectively we can purchase better tools to make preserving our harvests easier.
budget
RAISED = |
$2,775.00 |
less ioby Platform Fee | Waived |
less ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | Waived |
less ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) | Waived |
TOTAL TO DISBURSE = | $2,775.00 |
Revised budget:
Pro Grade Vacuum Sealers (2) and Bags – 1660.00
Dehydrator (1) – $200.00
Electric Food Mill (1) – 130.00
Hand Crank Food Mill - 30.00
Fruit Steamer – 75.00
Meat Grinder &
Sausage Stuffer (1) – 200.00
Meat Slicer – $298
6 month My Turn Tool Library Database fee - $180
Original Budget:
Pro Grade Vacuum Sealers (2) and Bags - 1000.00
Dehydrators (2-3) - $400.00
Electric Food Mill (2) - 300.00
Fruit Steamer - 75.00
Meat Grinder & Sausage Stuffer (2) - 400.00
Meat Slicer - $325
We are shopping around now for possible local options or we'll get these items via Amazon.
SUBTOTAL = | 2,500 |
ioby Platform Fee | Fee Waived |
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | Fee Waived |
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) | Fee Waived |
TOTAL TO RAISE = | $2,500 |
updates
Thank you!!
Posted 10/20/2016 - 9:11am
We did it! Not only did we surpass our goal, but also our membership has grown. We look forward our second year and continuing to grow both the Tool Library and our community.
Campaign Extended!!!
Posted 09/29/2016 - 2:36pm
We have extended our campaign. We've had so many wonderful folks support us and join Anchorage Community House as members that in honor of our 1st year on October 16th, we are going to continue to offer discounted memberships through this fundraising campaign until October 14th. Join as an individual member ($50) or family member ($100) and you'll also receive an invite to our birthday bash on October 15th. The birthday bash is for members only. Oh and one final perk, your membership will be good until 12/31/17, that's 3 free additional months of membership.
One Dehydrator Donated!
Posted 09/05/2016 - 9:04pm
Hey all! Great news, thanks to one of our generous members we now have a quality dehydrator. We've tested it out and think a few more would still be a good idea, but this one is here and ready for check out. Donate $50 and you could borrow it this week. To buy one new is $129.00 on sale, plus shipping and the wait time. Don't wait, donate now!
photos
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Miren Iraitz d.
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Lea
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Myra
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Amanda Moser
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Anonymous
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Tamar Ben-Yosef
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Varner Wetzels
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AlaskanBioshelter
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constance q.
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Xindi & Arturo
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Tiffany Hall
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Anonymous
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Kara M.
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Cassandra Stalzer
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Michael McCambridge
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Young Family
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The Frizzells
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Harry B.
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Casey and Kirsten Brogan
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Alivia D.
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Anonymous
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Wasson family
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Barbara Brown
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Louise F
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Kate and Danny Consenstein
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GB
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Anonymous
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Carole F.
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Huey
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Ty and Leslie Senden
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Jess
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Tracy & Tom
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Aaron S.
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Krista Scully
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