tag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:/hy/projects?page=121Օսմ հիմնադրամ - Նախագծեր2013-04-03T00:51:16Ztag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/179212013-03-21T00:00:00Z2013-04-03T00:51:16ZKingston – Toys for KidsI want to bring these awesome teethers and toys to local community groups so that they can reach as many children as possible.
I started making toys as I was searching for safe, non toxic teething toys for my own children. So many children are surrounded with plastic toys, electronics and battery operated toys in their everyday lives. These offer little to growing minds. We want to introduce natural, long lasting toys to chilren's play. The benefits of playing with natural toys are unlimited - creativity, imagination, appreciation for nature, lack of toxins, an appreciation for crafting.
We want to see babies and children all over Kingston using and enjoying our toys. As such our plan is to donate our toys to businesses and services that would benefit from a few new toys! The local Waldorf and Montessori schools, the Boys & Girls Club, Community Programs and Groups, the Public Library, Daycares and Shelters. We want to set them up with some good quality, safe and imaginative play toys that can be loved and used for a long time!
Because much of our wood comes from scraps, end pieces, extras or short boards, we will be able to make a large amount of toys for little cost.
As an example, one board foot of “imperfect” wood costs approximately $2-$3 and can produce a minimum of 3 teethers, or 10 teething necklaces. Just think of the teethers we can make with $1000? Have you done the math yet? Thats more than 1000 teethers! The possibilities are endless. All for babies and children to play with!
How awesome is that? Come on, you can't argue with it!
Oh and just in case you are wondering what a teether is, we have attached an image of our guitar teether. A teething toy perfect for babies to chew on, teeth on and munch away at. Jamin GeorgeToys for Kidshttp://www.re-woodtoys.caCanadaKingstonhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/kingston-ontag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/177962013-03-21T00:00:00Z2013-03-21T02:56:52ZAwesome Without Borders – Luminescence: A moment of attractionLuminescence: A moment of attraction is a 750 foot long public art installation created to float in the Arizona Canal in Scottsdale, Arizona. The artwork will open to the public at the Canal Convergence Spring Equinox event in March and will be free and accessible until late May 2013.
Rising from the canal floor, hundreds of phosphorescent bubbles float along the sides of the canal, mimicking seaweed. In daylight, the transparent, reflective bubbles create an illusion on the surface of the canal while they absorb the energy of the Arizona sun. As the sun sets, the bubbles take on a surprising new life as they begin to glow subtly, evoking a sense of whimsy and magic.
This curious phosphorescence draws visitors to the sides of the canal while simultaneously enticing the canal residence, the fish, to gather in a fusion of attraction.The Experience CollectiveLuminescence: A moment of attractionhttp://experiencecollective.com/Luminescence-Arizona-CanalWorldwideAwesome Without Bordershttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/awesomewithoutborderstag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/185062013-03-21T00:00:00Z2013-03-21T02:39:39ZAwesome Without Borders – Awesome Sandy RebuildThe Goals:
Impact: support as many people as possible, as soon as possible
Agility: get funds to people who have been waiting
Adaptability: build a new model for the awesome community
Interested in contributing to the rebuild? Email carina.molnar@gmail.com
Impacted by the Hurricane and in need of a grant? Apply here
You can also join the Awesome Sandy Rebuild community on Facebook and on Twitter!
Carina MolnarAwesome Sandy RebuildWorldwideAwesome Without Bordershttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/awesomewithoutborderstag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/185042013-03-21T00:00:00Z2013-03-21T02:40:00ZAwesome Without Borders – MESHMesh is a documentary about community-owned Internet & the future of networks.
Currently in production, Mesh centers around a group of people creating independently-run community wireless networks through mesh Wi-Fi, a bandwidth-sharing technology emblematic of the desire to create spontaneous, living alternatives to decaying infrastructure and centralized systems of control.
Becky KazanskyMESHhttp://meshmovie.com/WorldwideAwesome Without Bordershttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/awesomewithoutborderstag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/181652013-03-20T00:00:00Z2013-03-20T15:21:54ZKitchener-Waterloo – The Fresh Food ProgramThe Fresh Food Program supplies fresh fruits & veggies to ppl who can't afford
any- for many of the ppl who use our pgm this is their ONLY source of fresh food. On Saturdays we supply families, 'satellite food pgms', and most of the volunteers. On Sunday we supply single ppl in need of food.
The FFP is awesome because:
1) We do a lot with very little. By buying food in bulk & thru the volunteer power of ppl helping ppl, we have invested in the health & wellbeing of a great many ppl.
2) This is a unique pgm in that it is the ONLY pgm of its kind in K-W run by low income ppl themselves. Over 10 yrs (that's 520 wks!) we have managed to keep the pgm running via the dedicated, creative, & innovative efforts of ppl who are keen on helping others, while benefiting from the pgm themselves.
3) This is the ONLY fd pgm in K-W which provides healthy fresh food rather than canned & processed "non-perishable", high calorie, non-nutritional, food bank food to low income ppl.
4) We have helped an unbelievable number of ppl over the yrs. We have even supplied local shelters & meal pgms with fresh food when enough is available.
We like to see this pgm as an inspiration to others. The FFP has spawned many neighborhood food pgms (which rely on us for food), and has even inspired a similar pgm in London Ont.
Surprisingly the powers that be seem to have no interest in funding grass roots pgms of this kind. Even so, social services regularly sends ppl to us for food! This is because they know that ppl living on social assistance, after paying rent & utilities, have no budget left for food & other necessities.
We encourage users of the pgm to make a small donation towards food purchases but few can. On the other hand, we have a wide network of volunteers in place which can handle getting any amount of food out to those who need it. More than anything, this is a question of funding. Everything else is in place to get the food out0.!
Chris VargaThe Fresh Food Programhttp://www.freshfoodprogram.weebly.comCanadaKitchener-Waterloohttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/kitchener-waterlootag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/180962013-03-19T00:00:00Z2013-03-21T03:20:44ZBoulder, CO (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Adaptive yoga in BoulderI am in need of funds to purchase mats, bolsters, straps and blocks to run an adaptive yoga class for people in wheelchairs at Imagine! Boulder.
We want to start the class ASAP, I have an instructor, assistants and a population to teach all ready to go- all we need is funds for the props that this type of class requires.Tabitha FarrarAdaptive yoga in Boulderhttp://angelorganic.org/yoga/adaptive-yoga-instructors-story/United StatesBoulder, CO (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/bouldertag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/181692013-03-18T00:00:00Z2016-12-29T01:27:42ZOttawa – Musical Underground OttawaMarch's Awesome Ottawa award goes to Kent Aitken to support Musical Underground Ottawa, an experiment in "reverse busking" to be held early this summer.
"The plan," explains Kent, "is to set up in public spaces and along commuting routes, and encourage passers by to play a song -- a cover or original -- in order to be entered into a raffle for a really, really nice guitar, and everything needed to take care of it." Kent will record the results, and post the highlights online.
"I honestly don't know why I love this idea so much," says Kent. "It just feels great." He's hoping for small audiences of musicians to develop and meet each other, for some really unlikely folks to haul songs out of their back pockets, for some hidden gems of songs to be captured for later viewing, for at least a few people leaving with a renewed passion for playing songs, and to have a blast playing in a park with his friends while waiting for performers.
Kent is a native of Prince Edward Island who moved to Ottawa, as he puts it, "to be part of our democracy." By day he is a bureaucrat and economist, and by night he is a student and hobbyist musician.
To learn more, and to find out when and where you can perform your own song for a chance at the guitar, visit http://musicalunderground.wordpress.com, or follow <A HREF="https://twitter.com/MUOttawa">@MUOttawa</A> on Twitter.
<BR><IMG SRC="http://img.awesomefoundation.org/q/src/https%3A%2F%2Faf-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2F103951%2Foriginal%2Fkent-940.jpg/output/jpg/thumb/940x470%23">Kent AitkenMusical Underground Ottawahttp://musicalunderground.wordpress.comCanadaOttawahttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/ottawatag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/166252013-03-14T00:00:00Z2013-03-14T20:17:28ZLA South Bay, CA (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Children's Portraits for Struggling MomsThe governance and program structure of my foundation requires that each of the four directors take turns designing and leading projects that impact a problem we see in our community. I am the lead on this project. The Bella Foundations other directors are Annaliese Snowhook, Alicia Schomer, and Rebecca Schomer, Another portion of our by-laws stipulates that we have chocolate at every board meeting.
I will create high quality children's portraits for struggling mothers at the Richstone Family Center's family open house event on Saturday, January 26. Please note, the grant funds will be used after the event for photo printing. I will be using skills I have acquired from photography classes and school yearbook experience. The Richstone Center works with struggling families to end the cycle of child abuse they have experienced.
Inspiration/ Motivation: I believe that having beautiful pictures of loved ones can strengthen bonds. I was inspired to reach out to the Richstone Family Center in particular because I imagined that mothers leaving an abusive relationship are often forced to leave behind their belongings. And, some of the center's clients have not been able to afford school pictures of their children
Additional Benefits to Project Partner: We have coordinated this project with the Richstone Family Center's program director Allison Tanaka. She says that providing the photos after the event for pickup at the center attracts the parents back to the center with this additional incentive to keep their child's therapy appointments. Also. the photos will be provided to the center for use in their marketing and fundraising materials.
Plan of Action
1) Set up a "photo studio" station at the Richstone Family Center's family weekend event on January 26, 2013. Please note, the grant funds will be used after the event for photo printing.
2) Provide framed prints.
3) Deliver framed prints to the Richstone Family Center in February.
Avery WardChildren's Portraits for Struggling Momshttp://bellafdn.org/United StatesLA South Bay, CA (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/la-south-baytag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/166212013-03-14T00:00:00Z2013-03-14T01:03:54ZWindsor, ON (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Krazy Krutches for KidsI would like to use your grant to go to both Hotel Dieu Hospital and Windsor Regional Hospital to visit kids who are in the hospital and have to start using crutches. Learning to walk with crutches is much harder than most people realize so having something to look forward to makes a world of difference. I would like to see children (with the hospital`s permission) who need crutches or have just received their crutches...and ask them, what they`d like their new crutches to look like. I would spent the grant money on the art supplies: spray paint, jewels, stickers, hockey tape (which is used on the portion of the crutch that goes under your arms (arm supports) to give them extra padding; glitter (really makes the crutches sparkle, brushes, and any other supplies I would need to make this child's dream crutches come true!
The pictures don't quite do the crutches justice - mine were brilliant fuscia (good for finding me in the dark at fireworks too) and were covered in glitter; with two types of hockey tape (penguins - my favorite) and a stripped pattern of pink, green and orange for the arm pads!Madeline EllepolaKrazy Krutches for KidsCanadaWindsor, ON (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/windsortag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/176012013-03-12T00:00:00Z2013-03-13T01:14:34ZNew York City, NY – Brooklyn Brainery BackyardThe Brooklyn Brainery was founded three years ago by Soma and Jen, two Brooklynites who wanted to keep learning new things without breaking the bank. The Brainery is a community classroom for New York City offering classes on all kinds of subjects, from knitting to physics. Today, we’re excited to announce that the NYC Awesome Foundation is providing our March $1000 microgrant to help the Brainery develop their new backyard into an awesome outdoor community space!
The Brooklyn Brainery’s approach to educating New York is innovative and fun. Classes run for up to three weeks and are quite inexpensive; anyone can pitch a class they want to teach, and the Brainery handles the logistics. Teachers are passionate amateurs, PhDs, professionals – anyone with a willingness to share what they love with others. Their rule of thumb for classes is “the quirkier the better.” Past classes include electronics, Bengali cuisine, zombie makeup, and lucid dreaming; upcoming ones include proofreading, chess, presentation skills, and the history of the Gowanus Canal.
As the Brainery enters a new phase of growth, our grant will help them build their backyard into a great space to host more free events, and will keep costs down by acting as an extra classroom in the warmer months. We can’t wait to see the new Brainery backyard for ourselves!
Jen Messier & Jonathan SomaBrooklyn Brainery Backyardhttp://brooklynbrainery.comUnited StatesNew York City, NYhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/nyctag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/174342013-03-12T00:00:00Z2013-03-21T02:53:42ZAwesome Without Borders – Blogologues“Blogologues is like Forbidden Broadway for the Internet, like memes come to life, like... pure awesome.” -- Flavorpill
Did you see that, Awesome Foundation? We’re awesome, and other people think so, too.
Our company, Lively Productions, is a nonprofit theater company in NYC that explores how new media influences traditional storytelling. In our current project, Blogologues, we take Facebook posts, tweets, Craigslist ads, blog posts, open forums and more and an ensemble of five performs them word-for-word live onstage. That’s right: we bring the internet to life. What?! Yes. We take the real words of actual internet bloggers or post...ers, and create out-of-the-box characters and scenarios for this sketch-comedy-type show.
At its core, theater is designed to mirror society. Today, however, an overwhelming portion of daily life takes place online: According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 85% of adults are now connected to the internet, and that percentage is rapidly growing. What then? How can we keep theater alive and well? How can we get the kids offline, and encourage them to engage in real time? At the same time, we’re fascinated by how new media has enabled everyone to have a voice. One day, all of these musings coalesced to create Blogologues.
We’re proud to say that much of our audience confides in us post-show that they don’t regularly attend theater, but they love Blogologues. We’ve had audience members come up to us after performances and tell us that watching Blogologues is like “looking at a mirror.” The Huffington Post wrote that “Blogologues proves that the internet and live theater can live in harmony.” We hope that we’re paving the way for a new kind of relatable, live performance that keeps pace with the ways communication is quickly changing... but we need to reach more people, which brings us to your last question. Allison Goldberg & Jen JumalaBlogologueshttp://www.livelyproductions.org/homeWorldwideAwesome Without Bordershttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/awesomewithoutborderstag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/174892013-03-12T00:00:00Z2013-04-16T03:13:45ZSydney – The Backyard BusA unique artist in residence program set in a restored vintage bus in a backyard in inner city Newcastle. Artists of any discipline with a passion for creating work with a strong social, health or community focus (often referred to as arts health field) will be offered a 3 week residency in The Backyard Bus. The residency includes free accommodation in a semi-self contained restored vintage bus (almost complete!), access to the main house for kitchen and bathroom facilities, free wifi, 24 hour access to a studio space 1.2 km away (in Peppertown Cafe Artist Studios in Mayfield) and use of a lovely bike to access the studio and the cultural and industrial inspirational delights of inner-city Newcastle. Artists will be required to contribute something 'back' to the community during the residency such as a workshop, lecture etc.(partnerships are currently being established with key stakeholders in the area (uni, galleries etc) to facilitate this). 3 residencies will be offered in 2013.
The selection panel for applicants includes: Myself (details above), Dr Nasir Warfa (mental health professor at London Uni - in process of setting up world's first Masters program in Mental Health and Creative Arts), Ms Justine Potter (arts administrator with 20+ years of experience and local guru) and Ms Amy Vee (award winning folk artist who is an advocate for the role music and creativity plays in mental health and wellbeing).
The nexus between creativity and social and emotional wellbeing at the individual and collective level is my greatest passion - I am self funding this initiative because I have been blessed with a unique space and want to see it used to further work in this arena. The link between the artists and the community is a vital component of the residency and will ensure many more benefit from an investment by Awesome.
No other residency in Australia focuses on the arts health field and many residencies have a fee attached for artists. This will be free of charge. Emma Cother (Emerald Violin) The Backyard BusAustraliaSydneyhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/sydneytag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/177892013-03-11T00:00:00Z2013-03-11T17:47:41ZSan Francisco, CA – Youth Community Center and GardenGrowing up in East Oakland, there is very little offered to us youth, so we decided to create a space for teens to make our own decisions about what we want for our community. We wish to transform a donated space into a multi purpose community center and a garden for holding community events. It is important to create simple ways to come together, to learn about each other, to grow our relationships by bonding with each other, and to celebrate the diversity that surrounds our beloved city, Oakland than peace is achievable.
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As an LGBTQ-welcoming environment, we will create a culture at our community center where everyone can be and express themselves, while having their ideas and different viewpoints shared. Jay and Narina are poets and writers, and have been holding spaces for middle schoolers to have a Gay-Straight Alliance. Katebah is a passionate writer, organizer and peace builder, and teaches skateboarding with Katherine. Katherine and Vanessa and Marwat are artists with a vision more grand than would fit on a canvass. Rocio and Vei are passionate debaters and writers. We want to foster creativity, belonging, and new friendships in our neighborhood by offering music, writing, art, dance, and skateboarding classes.
Our schools do not offer these opportunities, and while Esme is an activist for better schools and teachers, we took it upon ourselves to put our ideas into action. Making music or any form of creative expression is what we turn to to keep us going. Some of our close friends have dropped out due to the lack of support and inspiration in school. Sharing our different ideas, supporting each other, and expressing ourselves helps us overcome our struggles. We want to garden to promote healthy eating habits and educate everyone about the different types of vegetables and fruits that we can grow. Sally is a peer health educator, and Khawlah and Rattana are avid gardeners. So as you can see we are dedicated to building up our community. Youth RevolutionYouth Community Center and Gardenhttp://oaklandyouthrevolution.wordpress.com/2012/06/20/youth-revolutions-first-class-skateboarding/United StatesSan Francisco, CAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/sftag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/167352013-03-04T00:00:00Z2013-03-04T04:27:03ZChicago, IL – Dunes Learning Center Food Waste EducationI am starting a composting program at the Dunes Learning Center that will be used in conjunction with our current food waste program. We collect food waste at the end of each meal and educate the students about the importance of not producing food waste we also collect organic wastes to compost, but our current compost system is very problematic as we are located within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and wildlife is in great abundance. I along with some of my co-workers are looking to improve the quality of our current food waste program and add in some extra educational experiences for students. We are working to show students the importance of goal setting in life while also teaching them ways to create a more sustainable environment, which we all want right! This project would allow for at least 5,000 students to be exposed to the practice of composting and other food related sustainability practices. In addition to the compost project we will be starting an herb garden, to be used in the Dunes Learning Center kitchen, when the compost project is off the ground and we are actually producing good amounts of compost. The compost will be added to the herb garden. This would be a very student friendly project because manual labor is needed to turn the organic waste of around 70 individuals into actual compostable material, any large pieces need to be cut into smaller chunks that microbes can more easily breakdown through the composting process. Alexandra SchindlerDunes Learning Center Food Waste EducationUnited StatesChicago, ILhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/chicagotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/174622013-03-03T00:00:00Z2017-10-20T01:58:09ZAnn Arbor, MI – ExtinBreachRThis year in our DTEP magnet, our class was given the task to complete a capstone project that would not only test our building process, but more specifically researching, patenting, prototyping/fabricating, testing, and networking.
My partner and I have chosen to take on a project that would be simple to prototype, fun to build, and most of all have a huge impact on the community. We wanted to do something that would not only be cool, but useful.
Our project is a firefighting tool that would enable firefighters to put out a fire in a burning building without entering the building. Making firefighting a much safer and faster profession as firefighters are not exposed to the heat and smoke from the flames. Based on three main ideas: saving money, time, and lives. We have learned that simplicity is priority #1. (Please see the attachments)
Ever since day 1, we have learned so much about not only the firefighting community but also finding materials inexpensively, expanding our fabrication techniques, and networking with fire fighters, senior engineers, college students, metal shops from all over Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor has always been amazing place to live in and to grow up. W have been gifted with an amazing school with amazing resources and amazing teachers. We have been gifted with many more resources way beyond what we could ask for. For example, Alro Metals on S. Industrial has donated aluminum for our project, our neighbors at Scio Township fire department have helped us greatly with our project as well as Ann Arbor's Fire Station 1. The recycle center on the south state as well. Most of all, Skyline and Maker Works ( a public based fabrication/prototyping shop) have teamed up and has provided my classmates and us with access to Maker Works to take on our capstone project. Maker Works has basically been a second home and have the most amazing employees and people that we have ever met. It has truly accelerated our education beyond our dreams.Albert FooExtinBreachRUnited StatesAnn Arbor, MIhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/ann-arbortag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/136062013-03-03T00:00:00Z2013-03-03T06:30:31ZTel Aviv - קרן בקטנה (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Healthy Food Program Outdoor KitchenAmir ElronHealthy Food Program Outdoor Kitchenhttp://www.facebook.com/MosinzonAgroEcologyCenterIsraelTel Aviv - קרן בקטנה (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/telavivtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/178292013-02-28T00:00:00Z2013-03-01T20:10:53ZCalgary, AB (Ոչ ակտիվ) – WRECK CITY: An Epilogue for 809In May 2013, eleven houses will be demolished on 5th avenue NW in Sunnyside. Small and weathered, the entire strip of homes will be re-developed into one dense apartment block, taking shape over the next few years. Done in the name of progress, efficiency, and value per square foot, this is a familiar Calgary tale – wrecking balls followed by a flurry of worker bees, and a new beige structure emerges from the rubble of outdated-bordering-on-antique architecture. For better or for worse, this is just how Calgary works.
Despite the nostalgia of working in a neighbourhood soon to be destroyed and redeveloped, WRECK CITY is an optimistic experiment, creating wildly exciting potentials for the participants. Artists will be free to radically alter the architecture of entire houses, re-shaping and using materials from the homes themselves, without the need for repair at the end of the project. The project will pay tribute to the history of the spaces, serving as a swan song for the lives lived within these homes, and a celebration of the mysteries held within their walls.
With the blessing of the Housing Developers, the ensemble of Curators will select 30+ Artists to participate in the transformation, producing a neighbourhood of magical and critically-engaging spaces. The artists will work for one-month inside the houses, and then open up WRECK CITY to the broader community, inviting Calgarians to view and interact with the transformed houses for nine days between April 19th and 27th. Viewership from all-ages (especially kids!) and all types of people will be encouraged.
Instigated as an epilogue for 809 Gallery, (an influential garage-based gallery scheduled for demolition along with the other homes on 5th Avenue), the Curators organizing WRECK CITY are some of Calgary’s best and brightest rising stars. Together they have founded galleries, instigated long-term collectives, run festivals, toured art around the world, and measurably influenced the structure of independent art in Calgary. The ensemble has adequate technical and administrative experience to successfully complete a project of this scope, including involvement with similar pre-demolition projects in Toronto (www.leonadrive.ca) and Calgary (www.housedemolitionproject.wordpress.com).
An active reflection on Calgary’s demolition addiction, and playful comment on the potential of re-using domestic spaces prior to redevelopment, WRECK CITY is an opportunity to create an interactive portrait of an entire neighbourhood, as painted by a subculture of artists.
While we are encouraging the artists to use recycled and re-appropriated materials wherever possible, there will be some necessary expenses to make this project a reality. The biggest expense (and the most necessary) is insurance. In order to allow the public access to the neighbourhood, we need to spend $700 on insurance (as quoted by an Insurance Broker). This will leave us $300 for hardware and promotional materials. We've applied for other funding to help cover Artist Fees, but $1000 from The Awesome Foundation would be an amazing contribution, and ensure that WRECK CITY can come to fruition.Matthew Bouree, Caitlind r.c. Brown, Jennifer Crighton, Brandon Dalmer, Andrew & John Frosst, Shawn Mankowske, Ryan ScottWRECK CITY: An Epilogue for 809http://wreckcityproject.wordpress.comCanadaCalgary, AB (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/calgarytag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/168482013-02-28T00:00:00Z2013-03-29T17:33:07ZAustin, TX – Environmental Remediation Thru Hydrilla HarvestingMike Jochum attended an Austin Awesome Foundation Office Hours event because he knew one of our past winners and he had an idea he thinks may have a big impact. As a scientist, kayaker and self-described “eco-centric Austinite," Michael is worried about the growth of hydrilla in our waterways. He also has an idea that might sustainably address this problem.
Lake Austin has been inundated with a non-native invasive plant called Hydrilla verticillata since 1999. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife September 2012 report, this invasive has infected to over 550 acres in Lake Austin. These aquatic plants are choking out the native life, entangling boat propellers, and creating a drowning hazard to swimmers. To combat this problem, The City of Austin, LCRA, and Friends of Lake Austin have inoculated Lake Austin with over 47,700 sterile Asian grass carp as a means of biological control of the infestation since 2003. They have also incorporated winter drawdowns, or lowering the water level of the lake in an attempt to prevent the plant from being able to grow.
Unfortunately, these agencies have not been able to conduct drawdowns in recent times due to the drought. Hydrilla has continued to plague the waterways of Austin, and has become a point of political tension between the boaters, anglers, and swimmers in Austin and the regulatory agencies.
Through his research, he discovered that these plants could be composted and turned into a good quality biofertilizer. He has also researched a method to manually harvest the plants. Now he is ready to pilot his idea and he came to the Awesome Foundation for support.
ERTH (Environmental Remediation Through Hydrilla Harvesting) Austin is an Austin-based startup designed to mechanically harvest and remove non-native aquatic invasives from the waterways and turn them into sustainable sources of biofertilizer and bioplastic. Preliminary samples conducted by ERTH through the Texas A&M Soil and Crop laboratory shows that Hydrilla in Lake Austin is an excellent potential source of nutrients that can be composted and used as a source of biofertilizer.
We love the idea and decided in February to give him a $1000 to put his idea into action. Michael JochumEnvironmental Remediation Thru Hydrilla Harvestinghttp://erthaustin.tumblr.com/United StatesAustin, TXhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/austintag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/158662013-02-28T00:00:00Z2013-02-28T20:50:40ZMiami, FL – Little Haiti Community Garden: Lot to Landmark We will work hard to enhance the Little Haiti Community Garden and create a sustainable plan for the community it serves. We will also hold educational classes so children can learn about science, nutrition and the environment. Incorporating dominos tables and local Haitian art will reflect the culture of its residents. By turning this "Lot Into a Landmark" it will be a true reflection of its vibrant community. The final product will be revealed in a ribbon cutting ceremony.Jennifer LevyLittle Haiti Community Garden: Lot to Landmark United StatesMiami, FLhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/miamitag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/160742013-02-28T00:00:00Z2013-04-23T15:47:21ZDetroit, MI (Ոչ ակտիվ) – SHOOT FILM,NOT PEOPLEVideo Production Positive News Program involves youth from a specific area in Metropolitan Detroit urban community known as the Osborn Community. These youth, who ages will range from 8-18yrs, will participate in a 40 hour video production/editing training course that will include taped and live footage of positive news happening in their schools and community. The program runs year round starting January 2013 and classes will meet for 4 hours per week. We have already got started..For the purpose of providing lots of one–on-one training each class will consist of no more than ten (10) students per class, giving opportunity to as many youth as resources will allow. Using hands on teaching philosophy the youth will learn the basics of working in a green-screen room, shooting, producing, and editing commercials, film & documentaries.Corey (KIBWE) Pope SHOOT FILM,NOT PEOPLEhttp://www.keywaytokids.com/United StatesDetroit, MI (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/detroittag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/177972013-02-28T00:00:00Z2014-04-05T03:33:23ZPittsburgh, PA – Knit the BridgeImagine one of Pittsburgh’s Three Sisters Bridges bedecked in colorful panels, knitted by hundreds of area residents. This one-of-a-kind bridge installation, called yarn bombing, will showcase the creative energy of the Pittsburgh region, celebrate its cultural diversity, and highlight our thriving contemporary arts scene. Knit the Bridge (KtB) uses the accessible and widespread craft traditions of knit and crochet as a catalyst to create strong and resourceful community networks that will last beyond the project itself. Our project presents a unique opportunity literally and figuratively to weave the region together.
Committed to creating opportunities for all, KtB has set proportional participation goals based on ethnicity, age, geographic area, ability, gender identity and sexual orientation so that the final visual impact accurately reflects Pittsburgh’s communities.
Project planning began in spring 2012, with ongoing community events from summer 2012 until the project is finished. The bridge installation will be unveiled summer/fall of 2013, and remain on display for four weeks. (We are in the final stages of negotiating the exact dates of installation and removal with Allegheny County). Once the installation is removed, the knit and crochet panels will be laundered and distributed to shelters and other community living facilities to be reused as blankets and wall hangings.
Lead artist Amanda Gross is a teaching artist and Masters Candidate in Conflict Transformation with a focus on the intersection of peace building and the arts. Under her direction, KtB is a joint undertaking of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh (FGP) and Fiberart International 2013 in administrative partnership with Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. FGP is an all-volunteer group, responsible for 100% of the $112,000 budget for Knit the Bridge. Through Amanda’s vision, we hope to create a spectacular work of public art with a lasting impact and make Pittsburgh #1 in yarn bombing!
Penny MateerKnit the Bridgehttp://knitthebridge.wordpress.comUnited StatesPittsburgh, PAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/pittsburghtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/175772013-02-27T00:00:00Z2013-03-01T19:29:56ZBoston, MA (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Good BankThe Good Bank is a micro-loan project I will launch in Spring 2013. With $250 of my own money, I will make tiny loans ($5 each) to homeless individuals. The loans will be zero interest, short term loans. My theory is that most of the loans will be repaid. Then, I can lend the money to someone else, effectively multiplying the value of the money over and over again.
Once I can demonstrate my proof of concept - that most of the money will be repaid, and that this is a useful service for homeless people, I will seek donations from others. My target donors would be anyone who would normally give a dollar or two to a homeless person on the street. Giving me their dollar instead would mean they multiply their donation to serve multiple people.
While it’s hard for those of us with resources to understand how $5 can be useful, I’ve done market research and found it would be useful. I've learned that homeless people think it's a good idea, they want the loan for about a week, and they would use the money for food, for the T, or for other short term needs. One woman needed $3 for her medication co-pay. She wished she could get a $3 loan because while she would get her disability check in a week, her medicine “ran out today.”
I have sought advice from the experts - homeless individuals, and I will continue to consult with them and heed their advice on program implementation so I can figure out how to best realize this project.Corinne EspinozaGood BankUnited StatesBoston, MA (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/bostontag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/175862013-02-27T00:00:00Z2013-02-27T17:21:18ZSan Antonio, TX – Community ChalkboardsThe Community Chalkboard Project is based off of artist, Candy Chang's, "Before I die..." project in New Orleans, LA. Chang's chalkboard was placed on an abandoned house in her community and community members were given the opportunity to answer the question "Before I die I want to..." with the provided chalk.
Publicbeat would like to recreate this project, but with a San Antonio twist. Instead of asking the question "Before I die I want to..." we would like to ask questions that promote San Antonio pride such as; "My favorite place in San Antonio..." and "What I love about San Antonio...".
We plan on placing the boards in lower income areas of San Antonio that are in need of some extra love. Art Pace, Blue Star and The Pearl Brewery have also expressed interest in displaying the community chalkboards at their locations. Because the boards will be portable and easy to both construct and tear down we will be able to highlight many areas of San Antonio.
PublicbeatCommunity ChalkboardsUnited StatesSan Antonio, TXhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/sanantoniotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/172212013-02-25T00:00:00Z2013-02-26T02:10:22ZLondon, ON (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Caring Between the LinesThis is actually idea I had years ago, and even had a local art gallery in principal agree to do. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances and a lack of momentum - well, it went by the way side. I actually forgot about it. Until tonight. I think the project could be initiated fairly easy with a little momentum, a little advice and a little capital - and that my awesome friends is where you come in.
Remember the joy you had colouring as a child? As the father of two young boys I can assure you that the joy returns as soon as you pick up a crayon ... but I get ahead of myself.
'Caring Between the Lines' is essentially an interactive art exhibit. Local photographers (both professional and amateur) are invited to submit photographs of local landmarks and/or their favourite parts of our beloved city. The best are chosen (by an independent jury) and the photographs are then printed onto large black and white, high contrast prints (see attached Blackfriars Bridge example) - which are then hung around the 'gallery' for a set period of time. (From a few days to a week or so.) Selected artists will submit a bio and a background of the shot that will accompany the photo while on display. Anyway, for the duration of the show, visitors are given a box of crayons as they enter, or alternately boxes of crayons are strategically placed throughout. Either way, people (of ALL ages) are encouraged to actually colour the photographs, which have been printed on regular paper. (High quality of course, but your normal glossy photographic paper - so you can, you know, colour on it!) They become 'completed' over time.
At the end of the shows run, the now coloured pictures will be auctioned off, with the proceeds of each work going to the local charity of the photographer's choice. As well, attendees will be asked to bring a food item and/or donate to a local charity in lieu of admission. In the end? It's win/win/win - and awesome!Lincoln McCardleCaring Between the Lineshttp://www.caringbetweenthelines.ca CanadaLondon, ON (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/london-ontariotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/165832013-02-23T00:00:00Z2013-02-23T02:14:24ZOahu, HI – Trystyn's CoCo Bailey Service DogTrystyn is the only child at home, he loves his school, friends, teachers, family, people, and animals. At times he is home I know he feels alone and frustrated because he is not able to move around physically, communicate (express his feelings in words), and many more. He is in a 7 year old body but has a mind like a 1 year old child. Trystyn is very intuitive, loving, happy, funny, and most of all helps others with his feelings with empathy.
Trystyn loves being around other kids, people, and animals. Anytime we are around animals he loves and smiles and yells for joy. The love that he has is so unconditional for everything that me and his father decided to get him a companion and service dog that will alway be with him, protect him, love him, be his companion, and help him with some of his needs. We got Trystyn his first puppy name CoCo Bailey, she is a French bull dog and is very loving and connected with Trystyn. They were love at first sight when they first met. Trystyn is very attached to her but CoCo needs to be trained properly for Trystyn's needs. We would love to have her certified as a service dog for Trystyn and need help with the fundings for a dog trainer.
Monique SonTrystyn's CoCo Bailey Service DogUnited StatesOahu, HIhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/oahutag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/168162013-02-21T00:00:00Z2013-02-21T17:56:37ZSeattle, WA – Extraordinary Science with Amazing StudentsI am applying to this grant for science supplies. With the recent focus on standardized test scores, our school has slowly phased out most science instruction. We are evaluated on how 4th graders score on math, reading and writing tests. So, the incentive to teach integrated, rigorous and engaging science has significantly decreased. This school year, my elementary school received a grant for increasing academic performance. With a significant amount of wrangling and discussion, I was able to get some money to fund an after school science program in conjunction with the YMCA, which is focusing on math and reading. Unfortunately, we were unable to dedicate any funds for the materials for the program. So far, I have been buying supplies for the kids from my own money and the program has been really quite successful! The children, about fifty 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, are students who were identified as “at-risk” academically and socially. They love our science days and frequently ask to visit me during the school day at recess and lunch so they can experiment or ask more questions. So far, I have taught a unit on chemistry (basic kitchen science) and movement (physics introduction). The kids are reading articles that I write prior to our experiment days and getting hands on experience with the materials. They inspire me with their enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge but, sadly, I am struggling to keep up financially with the demands of the program. The hourly pay I receive for teaching them almost covers the expense of the materials and it can be difficult to get everything in time for the lessons. Our program is funded for 7 years and I would love to build a set of amazing science materials and lessons that I could use every year and share with the other teachers in our school. This year has been amazing so far and with your help, I would be able to further my program and continue to teach my crew of passionate young scientists.Autumn DossExtraordinary Science with Amazing StudentsUnited StatesSeattle, WAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/seattletag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/163162013-02-21T00:00:00Z2013-02-22T14:00:39ZKingston – FIRST Robotics - W.A.F.F.L.E.S. Community RoboticsStudents from Kingston and the surrounding area that don't have a FRC team at their high school now have the option of participating in FIRST Robotics through rookie FRC team #4476, The W.A.F.F.L.E.S. (Wild About Family & Friends Learning Engineering and Science). This community based (versus school based) team will give more students access to the opportunities available through FIRST.
We have just six weeks (Jan 5 - Feb 19, 2013) to design, build and program our robot to compete in the regional competition we are attending in Oshawa (March 7-9, 2013) . Students work alongside mentors (local professionals from Bombardier, Dupont, Invista, Queen's, etc.) to learn a variety of skills including; mechanical and electrical fabrication, programming, business skills, public speaking, computer aided design, project management, website development, computer animation, teamwork, time management, etc.
The W.A.F.F.L.E.S. are about much more than just "building robots". We have a team culture that is community focused. In December we took the lead in the organization of the Kingston FIRST LEGO League (FLL) regional for 9-14 year-olds and hosted a Jr. FLL Expo for ages 6-9. We can regularly be found filling volunteer roles around the province as our way of giving back to the community and inspiring others.
FIRST is a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math. Founded over 20 years ago by inventor Dean Kamen, the 2011-2012 FIRST season attracted close to 300,000 youth and more than 100,000 Mentors, Coaches, and Volunteers from 60+ countries. The annual programs culminate in an international robotics competition and celebration where teams win recognition, gain self-confidence, develop people and life skills, make new friends, and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path. Kaley BibicFIRST Robotics - W.A.F.F.L.E.S. Community Roboticshttp://teamwaffles.wordpress.com/CanadaKingstonhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/kingston-ontag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/152742013-02-21T00:00:00Z2013-02-21T23:38:57ZLondon (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Made In Hackney - Local Food Kitchen The Made In Hackney Local Food Kitchen is a local food grounded vegetarian community kitchen. We deliver six week courses to in-need community groups including young carers, low income families and people suffering from health problems. All our courses begin 'outside' either on a growing site or orchard so learners get to understand what healthy, organic, sustainable food is from soil to saucepan. The remaining 5 lessons take place at the Made In Hackney kitchen, an eco-kitchen with recycled units, a counter top made of melted down coffee cups, shelves made of scaffold boards and home-made non-toxic cleaning products. We teach learners how to make affordable seasonal meals; to process local fruit into jams, preserves, cordials; how to forage for and cook wild food and how to get started as a local food based entrepreneur. All our courses include teaching learners about home composting, best environmental practice in the kitchen and introduce them to food labeling and issues such as food miles, carbon foot printing and the impact of the mainstream global food system on the environment and global population. In addition to the courses we host bi-weekly pay-by-donation workshops on a Sunday which anyone from the community can attend, they just have to book a place in advance. Our program since opening has included: The Chutney Jam; Vegan Baking Made Simple; Kitchen Pharmacy; Edible Christmas Presents and Lactic Fermentation!
We also have an apprenticeship program to train people in running community projects and being a community cookery teacher. Our project employs 4 part-time members of staff who all work at least double their paid-for hours!
Most of all our project is fun and celebrates Hackney food culture in a way that's interactive, practical and always a good laugh!
We also have a photo exhibition of local food growing projects and culture all around the kitchen - which is inspiring and beautiful! Sarah BentleyMade In Hackney - Local Food Kitchen http://madeinhackney.org/United KingdomLondon (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/londontag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/168922013-02-20T00:00:00Z2013-02-20T00:41:34ZNew York City, NY – Wayfinding: 100 NYC Public Sculptures New York City is a haven for art lovers, with hundreds of public sculpture installations scattered around the five boroughs. But much of this art goes undiscovered by wandering tourists and locals. Fortunately, local artist Bundith Phunsombatlert is ready to help us get our bearings with his upcoming project "Wayfinding: 100 NYC Public Sculptures." The New York chapter of the Awesome Foundation is proud to announce that our February $1000 micro-grant will fund Bundith's plan to place beautifully crafted public art signposts in parks across our city.
Bundith has compiled a map of 106 notable public sculptures which can be viewed at www.wayfindingNYC.com. At each of eight sites in high-traffic parks throughout New York (one in each outer borough and four in Manhattan), Bundith will mount a cluster of "2000 miles to Timbuktu"-style directional signposts that will show the precisely calculated distances and directions of all 106 sculptures. Each cluster will include six sturdy signposts, and each signpost will hold about eighteen aluminum signs printed with distances and Bundith's black and white pictograms of the indicated sculptures. A similar installation is already in place at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, also shown at www.wayfindingNYC.com.
As Bundith puts it, the audience's journey through New York from his signposts to the sculptures they represent can be a work of art in itself. Mixing old and new technology including printmaking, trigonometry, GPS, and mobile-friendly online maps, the Wayfinding project will invite the public to embark on guided journeys to reveal New York's priceless public art.
Awesome NYC is proud to put our weight behind this project, and we look forward to seeing the Wayfinding signposts in action in the fall of 2013!
Bundith PhunsombatlertWayfinding: 100 NYC Public Sculptures http://www.wayfindingNYC.comUnited StatesNew York City, NYhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/nyctag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/167312013-02-20T00:00:00Z2013-02-23T14:28:07ZBoulder, CO (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Smart solar greenhouse for small spacesMy Terrace Farmer (MTF) is a small footprint modular smart solar greenhouse for people with limited gardening skills. In the right location it is self watering (rain water collection) and completely solar powered. In many imperfect urban locations it uses a standard 110-volt outlet to provide supplemental plant lighting and winter heating. MTF will also allow remote monitoring of growing conditions, limited emergency mobile phone charging, limited emergency drinking water, and worm compost tea fertilization. See www.myterracefarmer.com to see some of the components used in building a My Terrace Farmer (launching Earth Day 2013 Green Festival). With mass production, the goal is to make technology affordable - for a price of a large screen television your family will have additional food security, emergency preparedness, and an education tool.Greg ChingSmart solar greenhouse for small spaceshttp://myterracefarmer.comUnited StatesBoulder, CO (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/bouldertag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/165892013-02-19T00:00:00Z2016-12-29T01:34:57ZOttawa – YouthCanSlam Ottawa 2013February's Awesome Ottawa award goes to Ikenna Onyegbula to support the inaugural YouthCanSlam spoken word festival, to be held this August in Ottawa.
"The YouthCanSlam Festival," he explains, "is an attempt to seize upon the growing hunger for a Canada-wide youth poetry competition and foster a national community of youth poets. Here, youth may further explore the art form, benefit from a wider exposure of their work, and grow through the opportunity to workshop with more experienced and established poet mentors. A thriving national youth program," he says, "is paramount to the sustenance of Canadian spoken word and has proven successful in other countries, like the United States, where marquee youth competitions like <A HREF="http://youthspeaks.org/bravenewvoices/">Brave New Voices</A> have helped further develop the country’s spoken word scene."
The festival will be held August 20-25, and feature a daytime schedule dominated by workshops, showcases, and open mic sessions. Slam competitions, including an 8-12 team tournament, will be the focus of the evening schedule. The award from Awesome Ottawa will specifically support having established spoken word adult mentors from across the country create and facilitate youth workshops and put on showcases during the week's events.
Ikenna, in his late 20s, is a Nigerian-born spoken word performance poet who came to Canada in his teens. He has been performing professionally for the past four years throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe, and has won several poetry slam competitions, including two Canadian National Poetry Team Titles with team Ottawa and the 2011 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Title.
To learn more, visit http://ycs2013.com. Ikenna is also raising funds at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-inaugural-youthcanslam-spoken-word-festival.
<BR><A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/embed/60VDBCZmNFI#t=59s"><IMG SRC="http://img.awesomefoundation.org/q/src/https%3A%2F%2Faf-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2F103952%2Foriginal%2Fikenna-940.jpg/output/jpg/thumb/940x470%23"></A>Ikenna OnyegbulaYouthCanSlam Ottawa 2013http://www.ycs2013.comCanadaOttawahttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/ottawatag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/173802013-02-19T00:00:00Z2013-02-19T21:40:20ZAwesome Without Borders – Rabbit Rabbit RadioThe answers we used to have about how to make a creative life in music have are far more complicated than they once were, partly because of our new parental priorities, but largely because digital communication has blown the music industry right over. After moping about it for a while, we realized that this shift has also opened up whole new ways of thinking as an independant artist. Hence, Rabbit Rabbit Radio.
We created Rabbit Rabbit Radio as a way to release our Rabbit Rabbit songs and to communicate with our listeners in a much more nuanced and ongoing way. In keeping with the New England trandition of having "rabbit rabbit' be the first thing to cross your lips on the first day of each month, we release a new song on the first day of each month to our subscribers.
Each issue of RRR contains the song itself, but also lyrics, thoughts, insights, photos, videos and a list of things we think are inspring that relate to the content of the song. We keep all of the previous months' issues in an archive that people can browse.
All around, it feels like a much more generous and less navel-gazing way to share our music and interact with people than we've ever found before, except perhaps living room concerts, which we also love. Our RRR partners are George Hurd (production manager) and Anna Singer (graphic designer.)
We're 13 months into this project now with almost 1000 members and are beginning to explore more ways of using the site in more engaging and interactive ways. For example, February's song is full of imagery in reaction to our quickly brewing climate change crisis. We've asked 10 of our favorite artists to send us post cards inspired by an image in the song. We're posting them to the site as we get them with links to the artists, and are exploring the idea of printing them as a set to sell from the site. We would donate any profits to carbonfund.org. Carla A. KihlstedtRabbit Rabbit Radiohttp://www.rabbitrabbitradio.comWorldwideAwesome Without Bordershttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/awesomewithoutborderstag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/169962013-02-13T00:00:00Z2013-03-26T22:52:49ZSandy Rebuild (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Sandy StorylineAwesome Sandy Rebuild chose Sandy Storyline as the recipient of our inaugural grant. Our dean, Taylor Swope, even had the pleasure of working with them in the field one day when they brought a group of talented young high school students to Staten Island to record the stories of residents in the neighborhoods where she's been volunteering since the storm. She can attest, this is an awesome project!
Sandy Storyline is a participatory documentary about Hurricane Sandy and efforts to recover and rebuild. Using audio, video, photography and text, Sandy Storyline is building a community-generated narrative of the storm and its aftermath.
Story is a critical part of building power, encouraging civic discourse and driving change. So far we have collected 300 stories. The project has 4 core components: Web development, Live exhibitions, Education, and Story Gathering.
To tell your story or view those of others, please visit http://www.sandystoryline.com.Michael PremoSandy Storylinehttp://www.sandystoryline.comWorldwideSandy Rebuild (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/sandyrebuildtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/164042013-02-13T00:00:00Z2013-03-12T22:01:52ZSydney – Truth or Dare SydneyInspired by Chelsea Davison's giant of Truth or Dare in New York - this exciting game comes to Sydney. The game brings people (who would normally ignore each other) together to have fun.
After a successful launch game at Jurassic Lounge in 2012 - we want to bring more people together in 2013.
How to play:
1. Come along to one our TRUTH or DARE locations.
2. Find a TRUTH or DARE card
3. Decide if you are game enough to reveal a TRUTH or perform a challenging DARE -- then go for it!
*Truths are tweeted to @truthordaresyd
Leigh RussellTruth or Dare Sydneyhttp://www.truthordaresyd.comAustraliaSydneyhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/sydneytag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/166602013-02-12T00:00:00Z2013-02-23T15:38:43ZSan Francisco, CA – Growing Together: Neighborhood Orchard ProjectGrowing Together was created to facilitate the growing of food and community through neighbors joining together to plant community owned trees in the front and back yards of homes in the SF East Bay. This is a project to grow a more resilient, regenerative culture in our cities. It greens and beautifies city space, and has many ecological benefits for the local environment. It creates opportunities for neighbors to meet, connect and bond, and for communities to begin thinking about where our food comes from. It enables city residents to witness food growing and builds local long term food security and nature connection. In places where health, economic and environmental crises are part of the everyday reality, fruit trees are a beacon of light, an instrument of great peace. To us, basic environmental health includes having clean air to breathe and fresh food to eat, and fruit trees will provide these and other services for decades to come.
We provide the fruit trees and basic tree care education at no cost and help in planting and long term maintenance and the residents care for the tree and share the fruit. We will be planting in underserved neighborhoods in the San Francisco East Bay, with a focus on the tree-sparse and food insecure areas of East Oakland and West Oakland. Therefore, the populations served are urban people, predominantly people of color, communities experiencing food insecurity, dealing with violence and pollution and lacking significant nature connection.
Our goal is to plant 1,000 fruit trees in people's yards and in community spaces in our first year. Accordingly we will teach between 40-50 tree care workshops and hold 40-50 community planting days with 15-25 households participating in each. After our first year of planting, we also aim to further develop our website and create materials to share our innovative model for tree planting to help others to implement similar projects in their own communities.Mallika NairGrowing Together: Neighborhood Orchard Projecthttp://Growingtogetherproject.orgUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/sftag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/150462013-02-10T00:00:00Z2013-04-07T21:09:36ZLA South Bay, CA (Ոչ ակտիվ) – SKY VISIONSky Vision is a charity that was started years ago by optometry students at Southern California College of Optometry who noticed there were many low income children who needed glasses but were't able to afford them. Seeing this happen day after day in clinic brought the students to action. From there came about the "Students Karing for Youth Vision" charity. Monies for this charity is raised by the students through various projects and fundraisers like "Penny Wars," "SKY Vision concerts," selling baseball, hockey, and basketball tickets. The frames our currently donated by pour own fraternity, Omega Delta. In the future, we plan to solicit donations from frame companies. Our goal is to provide polycarbonate lenses to our youths. Polycarbonate lenses are lighter and are higher impact resistant than standard plastic lenses and is required by law for all minors who need glasses.
Imagine going to school everyday trying to learn but the board or reading material is always blurry. It would turn anyone away from wanting to learn. Vision is a vital part of the learning process. If kids cannot see clearly, they cannot learn the basics of being AWESOME.
As future optometrists, it's our job to start spreading the word of basic vision care and providing that quality care to our patients. It starts now, even before we are officially licensed doctors. We're grateful for any contributions made to our charity because every dollar counts and every dollar helps a kid in need see clearer!Janet DoanSKY VISIONUnited StatesLA South Bay, CA (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/la-south-baytag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/171872013-02-08T00:00:00Z2013-02-08T01:09:39ZSukhbaatar (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Youth Crime PreventionThe goal of this project is to increase the prevention of youth crimes and crimes towards youth in our community of Baruun-Urt. The Baruun-Urt police department will use the money to host seminars for at-risk youth with the local schools, as well as sponsor 5 at-risk teens and provide them with resources and support. The police department will also hold as essay contest in our high schools to increase awareness about safety and crime.Baruun-Urt Police DepartmentYouth Crime PreventionMongoliaSukhbaatar (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/sukhbaatartag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/156412013-02-05T00:00:00Z2013-05-07T00:13:32ZRio de Janeiro (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Residência artística - artista carioca + ateliê SPCom o objetivo de fomentar o intercâmbio entre artistas de Rio e SP o Ateliê Coletivo 2E1 promove residência artística entre março e abril/2013 onde um(a) artista carioca desenvolverá e exibirá seu trabalho em solo paulistano.
A residência é composta por: desenvolvimento de trabalho artístico durante o período de vivência no ateliê; dois encontros abertos ao público gratuitamente, com críticos e curadores, para discussão do trabalho artístico desenvolvido durante a residência; coquetel de abertura com divulgação eletrônica; exposição, aberta a visitação por duas semanas, no ateliê.
O prêmio proporcionará a residência do(a) artista e a criação de uma obra que será exposta. É importante ressaltar que o valor final da obra produzida é muito maior que seu custo. E esse valor é um diferencial quando falamos em produção de significado.Carolina PazResidência artística - artista carioca + ateliê SPBrazilRio de Janeiro (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/riotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/158922013-02-04T00:00:00Z2013-02-04T06:00:42ZMelbourne – The Grantmaker Jukebox: Music that makes new grantWhat if one grant could kick start an ongoing cycle of music projects and music grants? What if $1000 was all that was needed to create 10 new grants... or even more! Introducing “The Grantmaker Jukebox,” an innovative concept in fundraising for musicians.
I’m seeking a grant of $1000 to kick start a cycle of new grants for original music projects in Melbourne. The cycle begins with the recording of my debut album “72 Cents”.(1) This recording project needs $1000 to be completed. Once this recording has been done I plan to launch the album and raise another $1000 for a BRAND NEW GRANT, for another emerging artist. The new grant will be called “The Grantmaker Jukebox Baby Grant (Second Generation).” I’m confident I can raise at least $1000 after making over $6000 in profit from my EP.
When I launch my album musicians will be invited to apply for the new grant on the provision that, if they are successful in being awarded the grant, they too follow the Grantmaker model. In other words, they must pledge to use the grant for a music project, then launch it as part of a fundraising campaign for a brand new $1000 grant; “The Grantmaker Jukebox Baby Grant (Third Generation).” The idea is that this will create an ongoing chain of music projects and grants. Each new recipient must make the same pledge to raise money for a new grant as part of their project launch.
(1) In 2010/11 I was awarded a music project residency by the Dunmoochin Foundation to create new original music. There I recorded a debut 6 track EP as well as writing new music for a full length album. Often described as "folka-dot-pop" or "Joni Mitchell-esque", my new material has been well received by my live audiences, band bookers and the Dunmoochin Foundation community. “72 Cents” will be an album of vintage pop inspired songs with lyrics relevant today. You can read more about the album on the Grantmaker Jukebox project website www.thegrantmakerjukebox.weebly.com/the-album.html
Rachael ByrnesThe Grantmaker Jukebox: Music that makes new granthttp://thegrantmakerjukebox.weebly.comAustraliaMelbournehttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/melbournetag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/164882013-02-03T00:00:00Z2017-10-20T01:56:14ZAnn Arbor, MI – Ceramic Arts at Sunny Days Summer CampNote: I previously applied for an awesome grant that was not awarded. Please would you disregard that application and consider this one as a revised idea? Thank you!
SOS Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Washtenaw County. In addition to providing shelter and operating a food pantry, SOS provides children’s services which includes the Sunny Days Summer Camp. Approximately 35 children ages 6 to 12 enrolled in local shelter or transitional housing programs in Washtenaw County attend the camp daily for eight weeks during the summer. After speaking with both the volunteer recruitment specialist and the camp director at SOS I feel confident that I could make a significant, positive contribution to the children’s experience this summer by adding a ceramic art component, focused on learning and self-expression, to the camp.
An Awesome Grant would provide the children at Sunny Days Camp the following: 1. A certified art teacher and trained art therapist (me) providing direct instruction in ceramic arts for 2 hours per week for 6-8 weeks (dependent upon camp scheduling). 2. Instruction will include a lesson on the culture, language and artwork of Nicaragua (based upon a trip I am about to take there). Children will learn art vocabulary and about the process involved in creating with clay. They will learn about planning by sketching their ideas and perseverance by seeing their projects through to completion. They will practice patience and fine motor skills as they form their clay and glaze their pieces. 3. The children will create 2-4 ceramic pieces, integrating what they have learned and receiving encouragement toward creative self expression. 4. By the end of the camp the pieces created by the children will be fired and returned to them. For every child it is a valuable experience to hold an object that he or she has created - for a homeless child this can take on extra significance. Julie CoreyCeramic Arts at Sunny Days Summer CampUnited StatesAnn Arbor, MIhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/ann-arbortag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/163942013-02-01T00:00:00Z2013-02-01T23:48:42ZBaltimore, MD – Gather BaltimoreGather Baltimore is a volunteer-based program, created by OSI fellow Arthur Gray Morgan, that collects unsold vegetables, fruit and bread from the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar in downtown Baltimore and other sources for redistribution to local meal programs, faith communities, and others in need. The baked goods, fruit and seasonal produce collected would otherwise be thrown away as it will not stay fresh until the next market. Gather Baltimore insures that this food does not become waste but instead is made available to financially challenged families in communities where fresh healthy food is not readily accessible.Arthur MorganGather Baltimorehttp://www.gatherbaltimore.org/United StatesBaltimore, MDhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/baltimoretag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/163092013-02-01T00:00:00Z2013-02-01T02:20:17ZToronto – Teen Legal HelplineAccess to justice in Canada is in a state of crisis. The Chief Justice has spoken publicly about the inability of most Canadians to afford counsel. The Canadian Bar Association finds high proportions of people navigate legal proceedings on their own because of the failure of legal aid. Yet, in 2010 more than 150,000 youth dealt with the criminal legal system -- many alone, as teens and social workers rarely receive reliable advice. Without change, these teens will be lost in the legal system.
We help teens by offering free and confidential legal advice through our website at www.teenlegalhelpline.org. According to experts, the largest unmet access to justice need is diagnosing and explaining legal situations, and that is what Teen Legal Helpline does.
Teen Legal Helpline is the first service of its kind to use technology to improve access to justice. Attempts to alleviate the problem in Canada have so far depended on legal clinics that provide free or low cost legal services only to indigent clients. These almost always have physical locations, depend on public funding (which is on the verge of collapse), and cannot scale. Instead of relying on the service models of physical clinics, we leverage a network of volunteer lawyers across the country to provide teens with specific answers to their legal questions. We can do this because our platform is designed to solve the largest barrier to lawyer volunteerism: the inability to predict availability or capacity. Our service lets lawyers answer discrete questions at their convenience and directly from their inbox, without disrupting how they currently work. Our technology is built to handle very large volumes of questions, so we can scale to match the size of the problem we are tackling.Matthew BoulosTeen Legal Helplinehttps://www.teenlegalhelpline.orgCanadaTorontohttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/torontotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/169362013-01-31T00:00:00Z2014-04-05T03:32:46ZPittsburgh, PA – 60 Seconds of Pure Freedom Experiencing the thrill and excitement of flying through the air is something that is relatively difficult to explain. It is the epitome of freedom; it is just you, your instructor or your friends in the air, you don't need to worry about any of life's problems or distresses. Imagine seeing beautiful sunrises, sunsets and views from 13,500 FT - it really is something amazing and time seems to slow down during those 60 seconds of freefall, so you enjoy every last second.
After 60 seconds, you pull your chute and then fly around the sky looking at how beautiful the sky is from up above, and see things from an angle you would never get a chance to see.
My project is to give others who wouldn't normally have a chance to experience something this wonderful, the opportunity to do a tandem skydive.
Skydiving is an expensive sport - we are often asked how expensive is it? Well, it will cost you all the money you have, and then some :-) But seriously, some people are not able to afford the cost of a tandem skydive, or they may have been hurt in accidents, be sick, or lost the use of limbs, but that really doesn't hinder them from jumping. There are some jumpers who jump in wheel chairs, and there are even some who have been able to jump without any limbs. See the story of Nick Vujicic http://www.beacononlinenews.com/news/daily/4844.
My idea is to give some of those less fortunate the chance to experience their dream to go skydiving. Michelle Thom60 Seconds of Pure Freedom United StatesPittsburgh, PAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/pittsburghtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/164662013-01-31T00:00:00Z2013-04-23T15:15:25ZDetroit, MI (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Odditorium Detroit, the BlogOdditorium Detroit, The Blog
Odditorium Detroit started as an art exhibit this Fall. After the show, we wanted to take time to showcase our artists, and to also build hype for future shows. It started as a mere Tumblr page, but as I researched more, and began to create a voice"in my writing, it became apparent that there was a lot more to say. So the decision was made to expand the theme of the blog beyond the art and collectibles showcased at the first exhibit. Additionally, it was clear that a better platform would be needed and Wordpress definitely stood out as a CMS.
While researching for the blog, amazing anecdotes and interesting factoids were regularly surfacing. Detroit has a very interesting and vivid history! After four years at District VII, I finally was able to figure out what the building had been in history. My friend Dan Austin, writer of the Buildings of Detroit series, taught me how to use the Sanborn Maps at the Burton Historical Library, and how to use the historic city directories to cross reference business names. Armed with this new skill, I was now able to research business names and addresses and discovered that our warehouse had once been home to Edgar A Murray's "Doom Pesticides." Furthermore, these methods for research could now be applied to names of companies on antique pharmacy bottles, Victorian trading cards, old newspaper advertisements, etc. Though not every trail leads to something fully qualifying as an "Oddity," trails always lead to something quite unique and interesting.
The blog will explore and showcase local art considered odd and strange, as well as incoming work from around the world for past and future exhibits. Blog entries will track art installations around Detroit, interesting events hosted by the Detroit Historical Society, various antiques/ephemera from Detroit, interviews with locals, historical photos and also the history of businesses and buildings that have been long forgotten or still exist today.Kristine DivenOdditorium Detroit, the Bloghttp://detroitoddities.wordpress.comUnited StatesDetroit, MI (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/detroittag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/143262013-01-31T00:00:00Z2013-02-23T15:38:43ZLos Angeles, CA – Free To Be Me Drum Circle Free To Be Me Drum Circle is a non-profit, all volunteer, charity group helping at risk kids, kids in grades K - 12, elders, people with special needs, and prison inmates by providing loving, educational drumming events. We go into convalescent hospitals where the residents can enjoy, and participate in, the music. We stimulate them by lifting their spirits and improving their motor skills. We've been to a few prisons where the inmates create unity, through the drum. In music, there is no conflict. Our goal has been to go into a women's prison, and that is now on our calendar. We will be drumming for, and with, 70 female prison inmates.
Free To Be Me Kool Kid Drummers after school enrichment program has been invited to drum at many events, including: Fiara de Libre (Festival of Books) where they met and played for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; "A Better LA/Live Peace, where they met USC Coach Pete Carroll, and the Biltmore Hotel where they performed for Grantmakers for Education. They've been featured on CNN news and 60 Minutes.
Some donations are used for our "Give a Kid a Drum" program. We've been able to present drums to over 150 students who express a desire and passion to carry on drumming after they pass from my class.
Once a month, we host a community drum circle in Hermosa Beach, providing drums and percussion, and inviting the community and onlookers to "play along with us" celebrating life through the rhythm of the drum. We are consistently looking for more volunteers to be of service by hosting, greeting, and participating with the people. Free To Be Me goes out of the box to create unity, healing, and celebration of life through the drum.
Laurie Angress and Dawn Nakagawa are very aware of our non-profit organization and are big supporters.
Sabina SandovalFree To Be Me Drum Circlehttp://www.freetobemedrumcircle.comUnited StatesLos Angeles, CAhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/los-angelestag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/154392013-01-31T00:00:00Z2013-01-31T03:40:10ZMiami, FL – Meditation Session for Miami Beach Senior HighAfter graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in neuroscience, my intention was to immediately attend medical school. However, life took its course and I decided to spend two years traveling through India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
During my trip, I spent ten days in northern Thailand at a Buddhist monastery. I was taking a course, or “vipassana”, at the International School of Buddhism in Chiang Mai. This was not a typical class with pencils and paper, but ten days of silence and meditation. I listened to lectures from a monk on the importance of balancing the internal and external natures, as well as the significance of using one’s heart to live fully in every moment. My meditations brought me newfound clarity and peace of mind.
After returning to Miami Beach this past August I decided to bring the practice of meditation to my alma mater, Miami Beach Senior High School. I have previously volunteered with students there and saw (as well as remembered) the stresses of that age. I discovered later that 20,000 schools in New York, California and Michigan are already practicing meditation daily as part of school wide curriculum, but Florida has nothing of the sort (we are not particularly known for our education standards). Further, students do not have any exposure to the importance of mental health or education on balancing their hectic and stressful lives.
As of October of this year,I continue to visit Miami Beach High students Monday through Friday after school for 30 minutes. We meet in the same class everyday, and talk about meditation, its importance, and the techniques involved in its practice. I have a teacher sponsor who is present at all times, as well as 10 very excited and involved students. My goal is to eventually have this practice institutionalized as part of the daily curriculum, either for ten minutes before the start of each class, or during an assigned block.
*See our recent publicity under websiteElon RichmanMeditation Session for Miami Beach Senior Highhttp://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2012/11/miami_beach_senior_high_alum_brings_meditation_current_students.phpUnited StatesMiami, FLhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/miamitag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/167102013-01-31T00:00:00Z2013-03-29T17:39:01ZAustin, TX – Housewarming Gifts for the Previously Homeless We're so excited to be awarding our January grant to Bryce Yeazell, a 12-year old middle school student at Kealing Middle School in East Austin.
Bryce is working with ARCH, the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, to make housewarming baskets to give to formerly homeless adults transitioning into permanent housing.
Bryce began working with social worker, Jennifer Denton, after he visited ARCH over the summer. "After seeing how much they need I wanted to help out more," Bryce says. Denton told him that 17 people from ARCH move into new homes every month, and suggested helping homeless people when they get a chance to first move into a home. "I hope the welcome baskets will help them get a good start," Bryce says. "It’s hard when you have very little. There’s so much you need to make a home work."
Bryce says, "This project is important to me because when I worked at ARCH over the summer I thought, how it would feel if you had to sleep on the street every other night?"
Bryce has been collecting money from friends, his parents, his grandparents, and other family members. He's been using spreadsheets to record the amount of money he has, how much the projects will cost, and who gave him the money to make this project possible.
The money from the Awesome Foundation grant will be used for gift baskets to give to homeless adults who are moving into new homes. They'll include a little treat and a homemade card to make them feel good. The baskets will also include new and gently used books, a sponge, a few sets of silverware, a pot, a pan and a spatula, soap, some baked goods, blankets, shampoo, plates, and bowls. He plans on using grocery bags, laundry baskets and large plates for the basket.
"I think it’s awesome to help people make that first step from living on the streets. It’s fantastic to win, but a little scary. I never really expected to win! " Bryce YeazellHousewarming Gifts for the Previously Homeless United StatesAustin, TXhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/austintag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/159002013-01-30T00:00:00Z2013-01-30T11:53:05ZLondon, ON (Ոչ ակտիվ) – "When was the last time you had your photo taken?"My idea has been bubbling inside of me since I was in high school. My Nan (who we lived with to care for because of her Alzheimer's) came home one day very happy from her day out a the local seniors centre. I asked her what she had done there and she said she had the best day in a long time as the carers had just sat and painted her nails and chatted with her. The paint on her nails jogged her memory for a little while after that of having a nice time.
I come from an area of Australia similar to London in that there are quite a few seniors homes and centres. My project would be to go to different seniors homes (once gaining permission of course) and collaborate with a hair/makeup artist to primp the seniors. This might be something as simple as painting nails, to having hair styled. I would then use my photography skills to capture a nice portrait of them.
<b>Special thanks to:</b> <a href="http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/news-story/1934325-awesome-london-finds-its-first-1-000-awesome-idea/">Sean Meyer/London Community News</a> and <a href="http://www.erinwoodgatephotography.com/">Erin Woodgate</a> for granting us permission to repost their photos.Erin Woodgate"When was the last time you had your photo taken?"CanadaLondon, ON (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/london-ontariotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/160622013-01-30T00:00:00Z2013-01-30T16:41:17ZSan Antonio, TX – Adoption Vehicle TransformationHundreds of abused, abandoned, and neglected animals have already been saved by Paws Ranch. As many as 75% of all pets picked up by animal control services (ACS) are euthanized. The numbers are staggering. On average 2,500 pets die every month! We at PRRAS along with the Alamo Area partnership for animal welfare (AAPAW) and other local rescues are striving to make San Antonio a NO KILL City. You can help by getting involved. Adopt a less adoptable pet, foster a pet, sponsor a special needs animal, become a volunteer, donate funds, pet supplies, or food, educate friends and neighbors about the stray pet problem, spay and neutering, and encourage them to adopt instead of breeding or buying. Together we can reach our goal of No Kill!
About or Current Project: Six months ago a supporter donated a Chevy step Van. We have been trying desperately to save money to transform this Van into an Adoption Vehicle. An adoption vehicle would allow us to host more adoption events in more locations and provide us with greater visibility during adoption events. Most importantly this vehicle could raise adoption numbers by as much as %50. Saving twice as many lives this year 264 up from 132 lives saved last year. Ashlea DentonAdoption Vehicle Transformationhttps://www.facebook.com/pawsranchrescueUnited StatesSan Antonio, TXhttps://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/sanantoniotag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/163192013-01-30T00:00:00Z2013-01-30T18:52:20ZTel Aviv - קרן בקטנה (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Project Gal‘Gal’ Project is a grassroots and volunteer-based student project working in five different law faculties throughout Israel – Tel Aviv University, Bar-Ilan University, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Haifa University and the Rishon LeZion College of Management. The project was established in 2005 by Gabi Chartock, J.D. (then a law student from Tel Aviv University) with the assistance of his friends Keren Halperin-Musseri, J.D. and Neta Reef, J.D.
The vision behind the project is to promote socially-oriented actions by individuals intent on exercising their entrepreneurship skills and creativity towards social justice.
The project is conceived as a platform whereby participants are able to take on urgent social issues preeminent in Israeli society, all while gaining invaluable legal tools. Activities are run in direct cooperation with academic experts and legal professionals who provide support and consultation in different disciplines; participants are given the chance to collaborate with researchers and law professors, past and present parliament members, lawyers and strategic advisors. As such, members are able to accumulate experience with legal suits, legislative orders and come in contact with various media and public outlets. In addition, members partake in enriching workshops and seminars allowing them to meet and engage with the top personalities from the legal, media, politics and business fields.
Participants work in groups of 2-4 members whereby each team works together to fulfill a unique social initiative. All teams are supervised by a team coordinator, who is responsible for the constant advancement of each team initiative. Coordinators are in turn also given the task of progressing the broad-based aspects of the project (such as selecting new initiative ideas, maintaining contacts with academic staff members etc) as well as other infrastructural facets (ensuring information exchange, managing web-based activities, running a media campaign etcGal BareketProject Galhttp://www.projectgal.org/IsraelTel Aviv - קרן בקטנה (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/telavivtag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/163432013-01-30T00:00:00Z2013-02-01T22:48:49ZBoston, MA (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Open Source Lasercut QuiltingWhile laser cut quilting isn't a very new thing, I've not seen many open source quilting patterns around. Laser cutters are becoming more and more common for hackerspaces, so being able to have just the patterns would make more awesome quilts happen.
Basically I want to build a low powered laser cutter that can be used to cut large sections of cloth or paper all at once. The laser cutter will reside at Artisan's Asylum. I've built CNC equipment before, so this won't really be too much of a challenge. I just need the parts. Since I just need a low powered cutter for cloth and paper, I can get away with a very cheap laser and any existing CNC bed.
Once the lasercutter is done, I start cutting out my Mario quilt. I'm not going to lie, this whole project started because I want some video game inspired quilts. One side of the Mario quilt will be the topworld, and the other side will be the underworld. Basically, with pre-backed cloth and a laser cutter, I can reduce the time to make a quilt by many orders of magnitude. Artisan's Asylum already has the heat presses I can use to then fuse the pieces together, and sewing equipment to finish up the quilt.
That doesn't mean it won't still be a ton of work, but it would mean that I could make a very complicated quilt with hundreds of colors in a matter of weeks instead of years. I'll then be able to display the quilts, and inspire other geeks to make similar creations around the world.
Obviously, I'll open source any patterns I make, so copies and derivatives can be made more easily. The lasercutter will also be available for the local community, and will possibly facilitate workshops to be run with quickly cut resources.Jimmie RodgersOpen Source Lasercut Quiltinghttp://jimmieprodgers.comUnited StatesBoston, MA (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/bostontag:www.awesomefoundation.org,2005:Project/168812013-01-30T00:00:00Z2013-02-01T22:47:55ZBoston, MA (Ոչ ակտիվ) – Meat-filled Zebra PiñatasGOOD zoos provide environments that are more like natural habitats.
GREAT zoos introduce Environmental Enrichment Devices (toys and puzzles) that provide animals with new experiences to learn and grow.
AWESOME zoos should let their lions stalk and eviscerate meat-filled zebra piñatas.
Zoo New England, who runs The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and the Stone Zoo in Stoneham are interested in pursuing an adventurous animal enrichment experiment. After several conversations, I’ve managed to convince Dave Caron, ZNE’s Development Officer to join forces and seek funding for an awesome animal enrichment idea. They have agreed to pull together key members of their animal care staff to see what we can collectively conceive in the spirit of awesome. I have a follow-up meeting with their Animal Care Director and Animal Resource staff on Friday afternoon to discuss meat-filled piñatas and other awesome enrichment ideas. Fund this and perhaps we will get to see what pent-up wild animals are truly capable of. And yes, I plan to film the animals using the EEDs.
More on animal enrichment:
http://www.aza.org/education/kidsandfamilies/detail.aspx?id=277
http://www.zoonewengland.org/page.aspx?pid=310Keith HopperMeat-filled Zebra PiñatasUnited StatesBoston, MA (Ոչ ակտիվ)https://www.awesomefoundation.org/hy/chapters/boston