project leader
Deborah F
location
314 AW Willis
(North Memphis - Uptown)
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the project

Sew Much Love(SML) is a sheltered Based creative employment program for homeless women living in shelters in North Memphis. Women will design, create, mass produce, market, and sell handmade items.  Local and national artists will assist the women in developing their creative talents. 

the steps

March and April - Artists and agencies will be contacted about the program. An inventory of present materials will be done

May - Purchases of all materials, interviews and visits with prospective participants and an introductory program for the women to expose them to creative thinking and design. Workshop space prepared.

June  - Program begins and will run twice a month from June to December.  There will be exhibits and auctions in October and November.

why we're doing it

Over 400 Memphis women are homeless on any given night.  Many are physically and emotionally abused, but most are financially unstable.  Many have barriers to traditional employment opportunities.  SML will provide participants with the skills to use their creative talents to earn a living making handmade creations.

budget

DISBURSEMENT BUDGET (as of 5/27/15):



RAISED = $2,770.00
ioby Platform Fee  $35.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee (3%) $79.66
TOTAL TO DISBURSE = $2,655.34

ITEM

COST PER UNIT

REVISED BUDGET

Sewing supplies/repairs, scissors, tape measures, needles, etc.

 

$300.00

Framing Supplies: screens, shadow boxes, tape, etc.

 

300.00

Shipping supplies: boxes, labels, string, tape, tissue

 

135.34

7 Meals 20 women

@ $8 for 7 sessions

1,120.00

6 artists

One per session $100

800.00

Total

 

$2,655.34

Explanation:  During the ioby one person donated a sewing machine and a board member donated a sewing machine and found two people to donate machines. We reduced the number of meals and artists to demonstrate and assist the women in the projects.  

ORIGINAL BUDGET:

3 sewing machines at 300.00 each                                          900.00

Sewing supplies, scissors, tape measures, needles, etc         300.00

Framing Supplies: screens, shadow boxes, tape, etc.             300.00

Shipping supplies: boxes, labels, string, tape, tissue               200.00

Meals 20 women @ $8 for 12 sessions                                1,920.00

One artists 12 sessions $100                                                1,200.00

Total                                                                                       4,820.00



SUBTOTAL = $4,820
ioby Platform Fee  $35
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee (3%) $145
TOTAL TO RAISE = $5,000

 

updates

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photos

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donors

  • Dr. Lauren Burrow
  • Eyleen Farmer
  • Dorothy A.
  • Diane Fletcher
  • Anonymous
  • Patty Mitchell
  • Carolyn M.
  • Brother Carl
  • Ayana Williams
  • Leah Frazier
  • Mae Catherine Coins
  • Robert Washington, Sr.
  • Darnell Yancey
  • Pearleen Smith
  • Jenice Shaw
  • Betty Howell
  • Donna Funzie
  • Zanie E.
  • Willie J. Evans
  • Mary Eason
  • Robert Burks
  • Melanie Gaskins
  • Andrea F.
  • Kelley T
  • Bro. Larry
  • Pam & Nyla B.
  • Gina Christian
  • Matthew F.
  • Linda W.
  • Pelé
  • Levi Frazier,Jr.54
  • Anonymous
  • cynthia s
  • Anonymous
  • T S Baymon
  • Judith Black Moore
  • Danielle S.
  • Joyce Cox
  • Emilye C.
  • Elaine A.
  • Anonymous
  • Carolyn P
  • ty
  • Nancy
  • deborah F.
  • Naomi D
  • jaf
  • Deborah F.
  • Anonymous