We have set up the Help Musicians Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund to alleviate some of the immediate financial pressures that many professional musicians may be facing. We have created a fund of £5m to help reduce the worry many musicians are experiencing about their mounting household expenses by offering a one-off payment of $500 per applicant. You can add to this fund to help us reach even more musicians. Please give generously.”We are proud to be a part of the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief project, which was created to help support the global music community during this unprecedented crisis. It aims to amplify the efforts of organizations that focus on helping artists and those in the creative community most in need. Spotify is making a donation to the Help Musicians Coronavirus Hardship Fund and will match donations made via the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief page dollar for dollar up to a collective total of $50,000.Help Musicians is a charity with an extraordinary history. Providing crucial support and opportunities to artists from all backgrounds across the country, we are uniquely placed to deliver personalised support that is tailored to the varied and complex needs of a musician across their career, from starting out to retirement.Music touches everyone’s life in some way – the individuals behind the music help fill our lives with lasting memories. Please join us as we approach our Centenary year in 2021 and be a part of our vital work.

Every day, patients battling blood cancer count on Gift of Life to ensure they get the transplants they need, when they need them. The Coronavirus Pandemic has turned our world upside down, and Gift of Life’s work is no exception. Airlines are cutting flights and states are placing restrictions on travel, making it hard for donors to get to their donations, and for couriers to transport stem cells to their patients. Our logistics team is working 24/7 to ensure continuity of these critical services.The Adelson Gift of Life - Be The Match Collection Center is one of only a few in the United States that is NOT based in a hospital setting. When possible, we are working to send donors to our world class center, rather than to a hospital where medical resources are strained during the current crisis.All of this costs money, and failure is not an option. We urgently need your support to get us through this time so we can provide life-saving services to those who need us. Thank you.

I'm Joanne Matthews, National President (in Australia) of the Reflux Infants Support Association Inc. We've been around since 1980 supporting parents of children with gastroesophageal reflux disease. We've been aware for a long time of serious inconsistencies in treatment for babies with this disease and how very hard it can be for parents. That there is very little sleep, very little understanding and a much higher rate of post-natal depression in the parents and perhaps a higher risk of harm to children. We put out a survey in June 2016 to get a better understanding. The response was overwhelming. Families everywhere wanting to share their stories. Hoping that their stories might make things better for other families if someone in authority could hear and see what they'd been through. With that in mind we want to have this data independently and professionally analysed and want to engage someone to do that work. We estimate that stage one will cost about $21093. A detailed breakdown of that cost is below. We would like to raise these funds as quickly as possible so the results are current at the time of publication.  We believe this data is a game-changer. We think that if the medical establishment are truly able to hear and understand this very large and heartbreaking story, they won't be able to fail but take steps to make a change. We believe as a result of this horrible and difficult disease, children and their parents lives are often put in danger. And that is not an exaggeration. Extreme sleep deprivation does horrible things to a person. Quite aside from becoming a danger behind the wheel. Parents are forced to sleep their children in dangerous positions against their better judgement, without medical imprimatur and often in secret. And rates of pharmaceutical prescription should be the least of our concerns. This is a high risk group that desperately needs attention and this data can provide it if we can only elicit its story accurately and in a way that will withstand scruitiny. We can only thank you in advance for understanding how important this work is and supporting it. All donations will be tax deductible

We have made our Coronavirus Emergency appeal global. Syria has been at war for 9 years, and Gaza has been under attack for decades. Now, with the threat of the Coronavirus tearing through refugee camps and taking even more lives, vulnerable people are now more at risk than ever. Penny Appeal are working with local partners in Syria and Gaza to provide hygiene kits and food packs, and raise awareness of how to prevent the spread of the virus. Donate now, and protect people at extreme risk of the Coronavirus.As the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK continues to rise, Penny Appeal has partnered with Age UK (Bradford) to provide support to vulnerable people in our community.COVID-19 has hit Syria and with their limited resources, an uncontrolled outbreak could be devastating.With more than half of the country’s hospitals destroyed or damaged, the Syrian people are at extreme risk of a rapid spread of the coronavirus. There are six million internally displaced Syrians, many living in overcrowded refugee camps, with no way to protect themselves against this deadly virus.Penny Appeal are on the ground in Syria, providing essential Food Packs and Hygiene Kits to those affected by the deadly coronavirus, as well as supplying hospitals and health centres with Coronavirus Testing Kits, facemasks and Protective Kits to keep the nation safe.Donate today to help Syrian refugees survive.

Overview Baking is an enjoyable activity. Especially when your creation turns out exactly like the recipe! Have you ever wanted to expand your knowledge of general baking techniques? Or try your hand in French patisserie?   Great! You landed on the right page! Access a new online baking masterclass to start you on your baking journey. From anywhere in the world!     Experience Luxury French Patisserie at your fingertips   The Learn How To Bake Masterclass is ideal for any one. Regardless of your culinary or baking experience. The course content has three skill levels (Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced).         Why the Masterclass?   Attending baking (or culinary) schools cost tens of thousands. Which are a significant investment of your time. This Masterclass will show you techniques present in most professional baking schools worldwide.  Cost should never be a barrier for anyone pursuing a career in baking. High quality baking content should be fun, affordable, and easy to learn!         Impress anyone with your new culinary skills!     The courses & eBook content will be available in the following languages:        Our Timeline        Xeniya's story        Testimonials                Investment    Your contribution will help us create a platform to launch the Learn How To Bake Masterclass. The content will be accessible via web and mobile. Filming of the Masterclass will begin in November 2019 followed by post-production. The content will release in December 2019.      Risks & Challenges   There is an element of risk with any new project. We are confident that this platform will be a success and have a great team to mitigate any potential risks. 

A major appeal is launched today (Tuesday) by the Disasters Emergency Committee to help people facing hunger in Yemen.Clare Balding, Martin Clunes and Tom Hardy will front the television and radio appeals, which will be aired today. The appeals will be shown by all major UK broadcasters, including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky.Twenty months of war have brought Yemen, already one of the poorest countries in the world, to breaking point. More than 7 million people in Yemen do not know where their next meal will come from and children are dying from malnutrition. The UK Government will match donations from members of the UK public up to a total value of £5 million in match funding.In the midst of conflict, DEC member charities are reaching millions of people across the country with lifesaving aid, such as food, treatment for malnutrition and cash, but much more needs to be done to reach those in dire need.DEC Chief Executive, Saleh Saeed, said:“Now is the time to save lives in Yemen before it is too late. Children face the greatest risk of starvation – almost half a million infants and young children need immediate treatment for malnutrition. DEC members are already providing treatment for malnutrition, running mobile health teams, distributing emergency food and cash but they need funds to reach more people.”DEC member charities, including the Red Cross, CARE International, Islamic Relief, Oxfam and Save the Children are already working across the whole country. While others, such as Christian Aid and Tearfund, are supporting activities of partner charities responding to the crisis.

About Us My name is Liz and I'm the founder of Santosha Nutrition. Santosha is a Sanskrit word that means contentment, and it is my goal to spread this throughout my community and the world. As a plant-based chef with a passion for food and the environment, I believe that one of the best ways I can do this is with a cookbook!  Plant-based cooking is incredibly creative, delicious and the most friendly to our bodies, the earth and all of living creatures. This cookbook will showcase over 50 simple and tasty recipes that everyone (and their tastebuds) will love.  I also want this project to support additional organizations dedicated to environmentally sustainable practices, so a percentage of each copy sold will go directly to non-profits aligned with this vision. My Ask I am asking for $10,000 to create this cookbook. These funds will go towards editing, design, photography, recipe testing, publishing and marketing costs for hardcopies & an e-book. As a contributor to this campaign you will have a unique opportunity to be an integral part of this project and I plan to thank you in the following ways:  -Signed cookbook copy -VIP Release Party & Dinner -Contributor list & dedication inside the book The Impact I believe that eating more plants can change the world, so I started Santosha to provide education & sustainable resources for individuals & organizations seeking to create a healthier, happier planet for all. The best way to impact others is to simply share what you are passionate about and lead by example - this cookbook is my way of doing just that. Together we can make an impact and create a valuable resource to show people that eating healthy & conscious food is easy and delicious. Eating more plants is the number one way for an individual to minimize their impact on planet Earth. Unfortunately, many people don't know where to begin or are deterred by the challenge of creating meals without the products they've grown accustomed to eating. This cookbook will showcase how enjoyable and rewarding the world of cooking plants can be.  The Challenge This project has been a dream for as long as I can remember, but only since the founding of Santosha has it seemed a possibility. Self-publishing will be challenging, but I am excited to work with members of our community to overcome any obstacles and with your support I know we will make it happen.  Everything Helps I know that sometimes a financial contribution can be difficult, but remember, anything helps. If you can give money to this campaign, please do so, but if you can't, here are some other ways you can help. SHARE this campaign link on social media and with your community. Are you a restaurant or business owner and are willing to sell my cookbook onsite? Let's talk! Do you have a passion or skill you think would help this project? Reach out & let me know - let's get you involved!  ​Marketing Social Media Cooking Promotional connections

About us: Hi, Im Benny! and this is my friend and business partner, Steve. Besides working as a chef in restaurants for years, I've also owned and operated food trucks the last 5 years.  Steve grew up in the restaurant and catering business with his family. In addition to his owning his own successful food trailer, he's also a graduate of Robert Morris University business with a degree in business managment and extremely knowledgeable on that side of it.   Last year Steve and I joined forces and started the first Steve and Benny's Chicken Shack, a mobile food trailer! Serving quick and convenient fried chicken sandwiches, it's been a smash hit! As with our previous trucks, it's very rewarding, exciting and thrilling to start a business from nothing, build it up with your own blood, sweat and tears,  and see it become successful. Now, due to demand from all of you, we are growing! Steve and Benny's is expanding to a new food truck, as well as a brick and mortar location.  As we have bootstrapped the first trailer with our own money, energy and time, we're asking for some help with our next phase. Help us bring local fried chicken goodness to the masses!  We are incredibly grateful and appreciative of the overwhelming support from you, our  hometown Pittsburghers. We  want to continually share the gift of our talents by feeding all of you in this great city. In return for helping us along the way, we'll be hooking you all up with some super cool items and experiences.  What We Need & What You Get   We are building a second chicken truck! We've already saved up and purchased our new food truck, but need a total of $10,650 to adequately build out with equipment, graphics, etc.  We're working directly with our local food truck builder/fabricator who has lots of experience building food trucks, to build out our second (jokingly referred to as CHICKEN#2) We have already secured a building as our new kitchen and eventual restaurant, just northwest of PIttsburgh in Monaca.  We've already started investing our own time and money into this new building, and any Additional  funds raised will go directly to speeding up the process of us opening !!   Besides some cool stuff like stickers, magnets, growlers, and giving away a ton of food, we also wanted to give you the opportunity to snag up some one of a kind "EXPERIENCES"!  Obviously every cent helps and we know that!  If we don't hit our goal, what we do raise will help tremendously, and of course we would continue doing what we do best, hustle and finish it off ourselves! We have a great track record and wouldn't dream of letting all of you down! The Impact We are NOT CORPORATE! We're just two local dudes who love to cook for people! That's why we value our customers and supporters so much! We can do great things but only with the help and support of you.  We want to share our love of food and friendship with as many people as possible!   With our track record I am 100% confident that Steve and Benny's will continue to grow and be a massive success! We have taken all the years of experience to build a solid, streamlined, profitable business and lay the groundwork to grow big all over Pittsburgh and beyond! Our first Steve and Benny's is out on the road now! follow on FB and IG! also we will be posting updates on the buildout of the newest Food truck, as well as the new physical home! Risks & Challenges I won't lie, being in business this long hasn't been easy. This business is tough, usually not very glamorous, and definitely NOT like the food network. We've been beaten down with challenge after challenge, enough to make most people quit. We don't. Why?  We have passion. We have years of experience as a teacher. We have each other. And most importantly, we have a DREAM!  Steve and I, with the help of our families, and faithful followers (you!), lean on you all for help, support and motivation. All of you, simply letting us know that you believe in us and our dream, gives us the strength and energy to overcome any and all challenges! That may not sound very specific, but trust me when i tell you, don't underestimate the power of a vision and dedicated supporters! We know how hard you all work for your money, and take that extremely seriously. If you can help at all in that way, thats amazing!If you can't, thats ok! We still need your help!  Just by sharing some social media posts,  and telling other friends about us would be a tremendous blessing and we couldn't ask for more! 

People from across Korea, as well as companies and celebrities, are donating money to help those adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.They are also sending masks and hand sanitizers to Daegu, a city in urgent need of such aid.Eum Ji-young zooms in on these efforts.  People are doing what they can to help those affected by the coronavirus.Donations are being sent to those in need across the country, and especially to Daegu, which has been hit hardest."Many people from home and abroad are donating money and sending masks to Daegu which is giving hope and courage to the people here."South Korean companies are also making donations to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak.Samsung Group, the country's largest conglomerate, announced on Wednesday it will donate 24-point-7 million U.S. dollars to the Korea Disaster Relief Association.It said it will send necessary supplies including protective masks and hand sanitizers to medical workers and to those most vulnerable to disease.On the same day, the nation's largest automaker Hyundai Motor Group also said it would donate about 4 million dollars to the Korea Disaster Relief Association.It said the relief will mainly be sent to Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province.SK Group and LG Group have also donated about 4 million dollars each to the Community Chest of Korea for medical and quarantine supplies. And many other companies are also donating money to help fight the outbreak.Many South Korean celebrities are making donations too.Among them, BTS's Suga and actress Son Ye-jin, who are both from Daegu, donated about eighty-two thousand dollars each to local charity groups to support quarantine and treatment efforts.Bong Joon-ho,...the director of the multi-Oscar winning film 'Parasite', and actor Song Kang Ho,... who starred in the movie, also donated eighty-two thousand dollars each towards relief efforts.According to the Korea Disaster Relief Association, as of Thursday evening, the total amount of donations had reached around 44 million dollars, with people from all walks of life doing what they can to help those in need.

  FRESH PRODUCE FOR MODERN LIFESTYLES   The Acqua Garden is an innovative vertical growing system enabling anyone, anywhere to grow fresh, heathy produce in abundance, wherever they live.   A fusion of elegance and functionality, the Acqua Garden is designed for modern living. It’s automated and self-watering and has a range of useful functions. It’s simple to set up and once in place, it really runs itself.    Choose from battery or solar options, and you can soon be enjoying the pleasures of gardening and growing in a way that suits you.   Our Acqua Garden package includes everything you need to get growing - the core tower system, smart irrigation pack, growing medium pack, liquid nutrients, and a selection of useful accessories.  A complete garden in a box!  Buy for yourself at a super discount Take a Multi or Friends and Family Pack for even better value Or make a pledge for a school or charity Your support is greatly appreciated. By this, we will be able to complete our production run and ship Acqua Gardens all over the world.   Convenience           Freshness             Low Effort            High Reward No tools are required, just unpack it, set it up in a few easy steps, add water add plants and that's it - and away you go!   The Acqua Garden is all about convenience. Once set up, it really runs itself. And by growing at home, your produce is right there, just harvest what you need, when you need it. You'll reduce your trips to the store, too, We’ve designed everything to make it simple and convenient - convenience gardening at its best.      The Acqua Garden is super abundant, with enough space to grow up to 72 plants at once, so you can expect abundant harvests. It's a highly productive growing machine - your complete Kitchen Garden!       Nutritionally you can't get better food than that you harvest and eat immediately.  Food grown at home has far higher vitamin and nutritional value. It makes so much sense. The produce you grow in an Acqua Garden is nutritional, clean and healthy. You’ll soon be feeling energised and will know that what you’re eating is 100% pure.    Environmentally you'll be doing your bit too. Growing your own can start to reduce your carbon footprint by reducing your reliance on industrial farming, food transportation miles, reducing trips to the shops and reducing your use of single use plastic packaging. The plants you're growing even turn CO2 into O2! In today’s busy world, we should not only be focused on our physical health, but also our mental health. Gardening is is relaxing and highly therapeutic. Studies have shown that being around plants and looking after them helps to relieve anxiety and stress.   We work with a number of schools and charities to bring the pleasures of gardening and growing to the widest range of people, regardless of ability.    The Acqua Garden is a great educational product, and we’ve developed a program for schools to get the most out of the system. You can nominate a school or leave it to us to find a school in your area to provide the Acqua Garden to. We are working with a number of charities to deploy Acqua Gardens in gardening and wellness projects. You can nominate a charity or leave it to us to deploy the pledged systems across our network of partner charities. The Acqua Garden is a vertical garden, designed for modern lifestyles. It has a reservoir, a tower of growing pods, a self-watering smart irrigation system, and a rotatable tower. It runs on battery or mains, with simple recharging. Set the tower height to the configuration that suits you, 3, 5 or 6 levels - you choose! Swap the levels and heights around if you like, that's easy too!  This is our premier product. With all the features of the Acqua Garden but with a solar panel incorporated on the front of the reservoir.  This unique feature makes the system even easier to run, and even more environmentally friendly. With climate change a major concern for us all, this is another innovation we’re delighted to have introduced.  The Acqua Garden is modular, and can be set up in many different configurations. Have as many levels as you like. Swap them around. It’s plug and play. The Acqua Garden can be set up outside or inside. Outside, you can set it on your patio, balcony or terrace. If you want to grow inside, take our inside growing pack to grow all year round. Its simple, elegant and effective, wherever its located.   There are now many home growing systems and kits out there, all part of the grow your own revolution. We applaud this. But we made something different.    UNIQUE FEATURES  Battery Driven - The Acqua Garden runs on a battery - or mains power, you get both options in the package. We believe the Acqua Garden is the only such system that can be run on a battery. Solar Option - Our solar version is groundbreaking. No other system has a solar panel embedded in the system. Water Feature - This is also unique. It adds further beauty but also oxygenates the water for faster plant growth.   The Acqua Garden also rotates with an embedded bearing, it's modular so you can choose your preferred configuration, it can be used outside or inside with our elegant grow light package, and can grow up to 72 plants at once. The Acqua Garden is certainly different. We made it that way.  With an Acqua Garden, there's almost no limit on what you can grow. It's so versatile.  You can grow herbs, salads, leafy greens, veggies, tomatoes, peppers, chillies - even flowers! All grow really well. How about some of these:  Basil - Parsley - Thyme - Rosemary - Sage - Mint - Coriander  Butterhead Lettuce - Mixed Salad Leaves - Oriental Mix - Lollo Rosso  Mustard Greens - Spinach - Kale - Cabbage - Swiss Chard  Sweet Peppers - Tomatoes - Chillies  Strawberries - Blueberries - Flowers “I have been running two Acqua Gardens over the Summer, and I’ve been impressed with the results. The system is very easy to set up and use, plants grow healthily and quickly and the automatic watering is a great feature. The tower rotation is very innovative, making access to plants easy, and by turning the tower, all plants get their share of the sun. With space at a premium for many, the Acqua Garden packs a lot in with its vertical set up, and is a great way to grow your own healthy, nutritious food with very little effort in very little space. The coir growing medium is clean, peat free and nice to use and the nutrients give the plants a real boost. All in all, a really nice product.” - Mark Lane, 2019     With busy modern lifestyles, time is at a premium. And for many, the heavy digging and lifting of conventional gardening can be a real chore. The Acqua Garden is gardening made easy. We’ve designed it to be simple to set up with minimal maintenance needed. Its vertical configuration avoids all of that bending, digging and weeding. The tower rotates, for ease of access. And it waters itself. Simple and effective.   The Acqua Garden is a fusion of elegance and functionality. Designed to be useful, productive and simple to use. But also to be desirable, a product with aesthetic appeal, to enhance the look of a patio, terrace or kitchen. The graceful curves and clean lines of the Acqua Garden, its water fountain and the design of the reservoir base are all aspects of the design we wanted. But without compromising on functionality. With all this, you’re ready to create your own living sculpture.    “ I am so pleased with my Acqua Garden which, as you can see from the photos, was very productive this year, yet quite easy to look after. The butterhead lettuce was very successful as were all the herbs, and just this week I was still picking chillis. I am going to experiment with what I might grow indoors over the winter now.  Thanks very much for help with questions and supplying things promptly. ” - Victoria Walters, 2019 “It’s a great product, well constructed and thought through. The customer service was outstanding. I’m looking forward to many years of healthy eating to come!” - Tony Fongster, 2019   “I got my Acqua Tower set up back in June. Totally new to growing. I found it incredibly easy to get produce very quickly. Within a couple of weeks, the little plugs had bloomed and I was getting fresh produce every day. Not only that, but the flavours were far more intense than a lot of the stuff I had been buying from the supermarket. I love the fact that I can go out every day and harvest whatever I need. I also loved the fact that I could get a wide range of herbs, vegetables and salads in such a small convenient package. ” - Mark Newman, 2019 With an Acqua Garden, you are back in control. No pesticides or harmful chemicals on your food, no GMO, and you choose what you grow. The food you produce will be so fresh, with amazing flavours and with all of its vitamins and nutrition. Isn’t it time to take back control of what you eat? Have you noticed how little flavour there is now in shop bought produce? We have too. Flavour is so much better in your own-grown produce. It's not just the freshness and better nutrition - let’s talk about flavour.  The supermarkets sell commodity produce, designed to have a long shelf life. It's bland but it lasts. But what’s the point? Food is about flavour. With an Acqua Garden, you’ll rediscover the real flavour of strawberries, tomatoes, basil, sweet peppers, coriander, butterhead lettuce and everything else you grow. Once you eat food from an Acqua Garden, we guarantee you will never go back.  Sustainability is at the core of the Acqua Garden’s design. With an Acqua Garden you are growing sustainably. With all of our challenges with the environment, climate change and other critical issues, we are doing our part.  There are many environmental benefits with the Acqua Garden including: Reduce your consumption of shop-bought produce. The food you buy in the store has a huge carbon footprint. By growing your own, you’ll reduce this dramatically. Save water. The Acqua Garden uses up to 90% less water than conventional growing. Water is a valuable commodity. Conserve it with an Acqua Garden. Coconut coir growing medium. We are a peat free business, our peat bogs should be protected! Coco coir is sustainable, renewable and 100% organic. Low energy consumption. The Acqua Garden uses very little power. A micro pump uses just 14 watts of electricity, a few minutes a day. Our solar version is even better, using the power of the sun. Recyclable. We use 100% recyclable food grade HDPE 2 plastic and operate a ‘Circle of Life’ policy. At the end of its life, we will offer to  take back your Acqua Garden and have it all recycled. The Acqua Garden is available globally and for purchases in this campaign, we will ship FREE of charge to the purchaser, in accordance with our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing Acqua Gardens all over the world, providing a new way of gardening to the widest range of people, everywhere.      

Overview We NEED our own kitchen to keep making creamy, delicious, coconut milk-based ice cream. We NEED to grow, to lower our prices and expand our reach. We NEED to be in a dedicated, allergy-free space. We NEED to buy >$100,000 of equipment to do all this. We NEED your help. You NEED amazing ice cream that is all creamy, no compromise! You NEED some of our adorable swag! Help us be allergy-free Ice Cream For Everyone™ WHAT IS IT? Creamy, full-flavored ice cream, made with coconut-milk and other organic, natural ingredients & none of the 8 most common food allergens! Sold in dozens of grocery stores and restaurants across Michigan. Exceptional texture and flavor, none of the junk!  *And sesame WHY DO WE NEED OUR OWN KITCHEN SO BADLY?  ALLERGY-FREE!Right now, we produce in a shared facility, which means we can’t control what other people bring into our kitchen and, as careful as we are, we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination. AND THAT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH! The money we raise in this campaign will go to our own, dedicated kitchen space where none of those 8 food allergens are allowed.  We want EVERYONE, regardless of food allergy or aversion, to confidently enjoy ice cream. LOWER OUR PRICES!Our new space will allow us to increase our production volume and efficiency, which will lower our prices. This exceptional ice cream will be more accessible to more people! TAKE OVER THE WORLD!Increased production volume will help us get our ice cream in your favorite local store, whether you live in Michigan, the Midwest, or anywhere in the country!     *And sesame ALL CREAMY, NO COMPROMISE — Exceptional texture, big bold flavor, no tummy ache! Your kids shouldn't have to settle for sub-par desserts at birthday parties, just because they have food allergies or can't digest it easily!  NATURAL FLAVORS AND COLORS! We use plants for everything! They're magical. This is a treat you can trust! A safe, amazing ice cream! It is Ice Cream For Everyone™   We Cannot Do This Alone We depend upon our community and customers every day to help us build our allergy-free facility  in order for us to grow and thrive. Your gift help us to provide a unique product to those who usually have to live without!      Other Ways You Can Help We understand that not everyone can give financially. If you are able to support us with love online and to your friends irl, we are grateful for that, as well!

The US Senate has passed a $2.2tn emergency relief package as the coronavirus pandemic devastates the economy, marking the biggest rescue deal of its kind in US history.“This is a strange and evil disease,” said the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, ahead of the vote. “When we pass this bill, instead of hugging each other, we’ll wave from a distance.”The bill would provide up to $1,200 in direct relief for American adults, create a $500bn lending program for businesses, cities and states and a $367bn fund for small businesses. The plan also provides $130bn to hospitals and expands unemployment insurance.Senators overwhelmingly voted to pass the legislation, approving it 96-0.The House is expected to vote on the bill on Friday. “We are working to ensure that those who are unable to return to Washington will be able to express their views on this legislation remotely,” said the House majority leader, Steny Hoyer, in a statement.Lawmakers scrambled on Wednesday to smooth over snags as they rushed to pass the legislation, which provides direct payments to American families, and loans and grants to businesses. A last-minute amendment, from Republican senators who complained that the bill would incentivize workers to collect unemployment payments rather than take a job, failed.After casting her vote Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat of Massachusetts, said: “This is not the bill I wanted, but its immediate investments are vital.” “They are also insufficient,” she added. “We will need to do more – and soon.”McConnell similarly reflected on the compromises that Republicans and Democrats made to arrive at the deal. “It’s been a long, hard road, with a remarkable number of twists and turns,” he said. “But for the sake of millions of Americans, it will be worth it. It will be worth it to get help to millions of small businesses and save tens of millions of jobs.”The Senate majority whip, John Thune, missed the Wednesday night vote because he was in self-quarantine after experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Senator Rand Paul, who tested positive for the coronavirus, and senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee – who have not tested positive but are self-isolating out of caution – were also unable to vote. The House, which the speaker, Nancy Pelosi, indicated will approve the measure, is also grappling with the logistics of voting with several confirmed and suspected cases.Wednesday’s vote came after days of round-the-clock and at times extraordinarily tense negotiations among senators and administration officials. A compromise was struck just after midnight on Tuesday to rush financial assistance to workers, businesses and the healthcare system as the pandemic sweeps the country, deepening economic fallout as Donald Trump considers easing restrictions aimed at combating the contagion.“We have a deal,” said Eric Ueland, the White House legislative affairs director, just before 1am, adding that the text of the bill needed to be completed.“We have either clear, explicit legislative text reflecting all parties or we know exactly where we’re going to land on legislative text as we continue to finish.”McConnell saluted “a bipartisan agreement on a historic relief package for this pandemic”, a deal he described as a “wartime level of investment into our nation”.Schumer said: “This is not a moment of celebration, but one of necessity. To all Americans I say: help is on the way.”The Senate reconvened on Wednesday but a drive to push through the package quickly was upended by the objections of a group of conservative lawmakers.Three Republicans – Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott and Ben Sasse – raised concerns over what they claimed was a “massive drafting error” that would create a “strong incentive for employees to be laid off instead of going to work”.The Vermont independent (and candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination) Bernie Sanders countered that he would “put a hold on” the bill, in order to push for stronger conditions on bailed-out businesses, unless the Republicans dropped their objections.Pelosi said the Senate bill went “a long way down the road in meeting the needs of the American people”, but did not give a clear sign of approval.The legislation is an order of magnitude larger than the $800bn stimulus bill passed in 2009 to alleviate the economic pain of the Great Recession. And yet it is only expected to be a temporary patch to stabilize an economy spiraling out of control. Senators have signaled a need to begin work on the next stimulus package.Trump confirmed on Wednesday evening that he planned to sign the stimulus package “immediately” when it gets to his desk, adding that he’ll have a “beautiful” signing.During a coronavirus taskforce briefing, the treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, signaled that the bill could bolster the economy for three months. But the president, contradicting public health experts, said the country will open up “like a rocket ship” and people would be able to return to work within a fortnight.The legislation would also prohibit businesses owned by Trump, his family and members of Congress from receiving loans or investments from the treasury department program.“Those of us who write the law shouldn’t benefit from the law,” Schumer told CNN on Wednesday.US stock markets, which rose more than 2,100 points, or more than 11%, on Tuesday, continued to rise, albeit at a slower pace, on Wednesday.

    Why The Kivu by Sussen? I was inspired to develop The Kivu Mason jar French press after breaking too many carafes, and being sorely disappointed with the options available. French press carafes are too fragile, a pain to replace, and cost too much. I want to be able to see what I’m brewing when using a French press, and to easily tell the carafe is clean, so a metal option just won't do. I figured someone must have made a Mason jar French press, because it seemed so sensible. They had; it cost $100 and was made of wood. So much for sensible. The only other option was made of siliconized rubber, was not very attractive, and barely worked. Even at $30 it was a waste of money. Neither is available anymore anyway. So, in collaboration with Ratio Product Lab in Atlanta, I made The Kivu. - John DeMicco, Founder of Sussen   Made of the Right Materials Unlike past attempts at the Mason jar French press, The Kivu by Sussen is reasonably priced and solidly constructed of stainless steel and BPA-free materials. A naturally water-resistant cosy, hand-crafted by the women of The Nziza Collective in Rwanda, provides a stylish grip.  Made with Purpose Through a fortuitous connection via Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee's Do Good Initiative, we were able to establish a partnership with The Nziza Collective in Rwanda. These former victims of abuse produce the cozies for The Kivu. Each cozy earns one woman three days' wage.   Sustainable The spout and plunger assemblies are meant to last. The Mason jar carafe is solid  glass, not borosilicate, so it is 100% recyclable. Another environmental advantage of Mason jars is that they already exist in the market, and don't require additional resources to design, create, or manufacture. The hand-crafted grips are made by the women of The Nziza Collective from natural fibers. Sensible You deserve a french press that’s practical, well designed, and isn’t overly expensive, and that’s what we’re making. The spout and plunger assembly are made of solid stainless steel. The dome accents are made using BPA-free food-grade polypropylene. Your coffee brews in contact with just glass and stainless steel, and pours over a stainless steel spout. The carafe is easily replaced for a couple of bucks. Social Purpose (and the other sustainable) The Nziza Collective is comprised of several hundred former victims of abuse, who now produce some of the finest coffee in the region, and craft baskets and mugs for sale through Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee during the coffee off-season. By selling components to Sussen directly, as part of our supply chain, they lessen their dependence on just one entity, and take a big step toward self-sufficiency and economic sustainability. By supporting The Kivu, you’re helping create ongoing economic opportunity for these women, and ensuring the sustainability of their business.   What We Need & What You Get We need to raise $65,000 and manufacture 2000 units in order to get The Kivu to you at a reasonable price, while covering the costs of tooling and manufacturing. Tooling - creating the molds and dies for manufacturing - makes up half the cost of The Kivu in this first run; the other half is the cost of manufacturing and parts. In exchange for your support we will provide you with The Kivu itself.    Back us in any amount and select a specially priced perk. You don't have to select a perk, but if you do, you can get The Kivu for up to 26% off the projected retail price!   As an extra perk, Nziza Coffee is available as an add-on and as part of a special bundle! The coffee produced by the Nziza women is some of the highest rated coffee available and produces a brew with floral,tea, and honey notes as French press.    What happens if we don't meet our goal? If we don't meet our goal, any money will be refunded and no product will ship. If this happens, we will likely try again at a later time. Again, our ability to manufacture and ship requires us to raise $65,000 in funding through this campaign.   What we're all about  Sussen was formed as a company in early 2019 to make sustainable, sensible, everyday products with social purpose. We realize sustainability takes two forms - environmental and economic. Sussen aims to address both. We're also big fans of sensible yet artful design. So, we're happy to bring you The Kivu, a useful, beautiful product that creates economic opportunity for women in the Kivu coffee growing region in Rwanda. We are using only durable, premium materials in the production of The Kivu to ensure your coffee experience isn't ruined by cheap materials and that your press lasts a very long time.   Collaborators We are incredibly lucky to have been able to work with Ratio Product Lab. They have extensive experience designing all sorts of consumer products and understand crowdfunding very well, having launched several of their own products this way themselves.   Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee creates purposeful work, and cultivates flourishing communities in Rwanda. Through their Do Good Initiative, they founded The Nziza Collective and provided them with supplies and training so these women could make and sell hand-crafted goods during the coffee growing off-season.  They jumped at the opportunity to involve Sussen and create a new opportunity for the Nziza women, and hand carried our cosy samples all the way to Atlanta from Rwanda.   The entrepreneurial women of The Nziza Collective designed and hand-made the cosy prototypes and samples.  From the samples they provided, we chose the final design for the grip, which appears in the latest photos. The cozies they will be crafting for you are extremely well made and unique to The Kivu. We couldn't be happier to work with them on this project.     Risks & Challenges Since we have made it through the design process and have a working prototype, we are ready to begin manufacturing. The next step is to have the molds and dies created so that the parts can be made and assembled.  Tariffs and Trade Unfortunately, there just aren’t US-based firms that have the ability to manufacture stainless steel parts with over-molding at the high quality and reasonable cost we require. It is still better for quality and cost-effectiveness to import these parts from China even with the current tariffs imposed by The U.S.. The Mason jars are made in The United States. Shipping and Transportation Shipping from Rwanda is challenging. Shipments of our cozies will need to be accompanied by a courier or combined with Land of a Thousand Hills coffee shipments bound for Atlanta, which complicates scheduling. Other Ways You Can Help Love the project, but can't contribute? That doesn't mean you can't help. Whether you are contributing or not, we need your help spreading the word! Share our campaign with your friends and family.

About us 1. Who is Yeelight? Yeelight is an emerging innovative enterprise that was founded in 2012 with the help of an American incubator, SOSven-true. Yeelight devotes to creating a new, high-quality, and comfortable lighting experience to users with the smarter user operation, providing a personalized and superior quality lighting that people require. 2. Why did you choose Indiegogo for the global launch, and what’s your future plan? The reason to why we choose Indiegogo for our global launch is that there are many backers on Indiegogo who have to possess the passion and desire to influence the innovative technology field. We are confident that Aurora would be loved and promoted by them, even at the most professional perspective.   Service 1. What kind of warranty do you offer? We provide a 1-year warranty. In this case, if the strips become defective, we will provide a free replacement. 2. What is your return policy? If you are an overseas buyer, we will evaluate the shipping cost and provide a quota.   Shipping & order 1. How long do I need to wait and how can I track my products? We will begin our funding on Sept 9th and end on Oct 9th. After Oct 9th, the package will be shipped in order, the weight of the package depends on your region. After the package is shipped, a tracking number will be provided. 2. Who is responsible for the shipping fee, additional taxes, duties or vat/gst? The backers will be responsible for shipping fees, additional taxes, duties or VAT/GST. 3. I want to change my order, what should I do? If you want to cancel, change, or add on to your order, feel free to contact our customer service and they will help.   Production 1. Who is Yeelight Aurora for? Yeelight Aurora is designed for those who are looking for a durable, reasonably priced, and well-designed smart LED Strip Light. 2. Is Yeelight Aurora extendable? What’s the max length? Yes, it is extendable and the maximum length is 10 meters. 3. Will the functions of Yeelight Aurora and the APP be updated in a reasonable timeframe? Yes, we will regularly update the Firmware and App with new functions. 4. Can I control the Yeelight Aurora using two mobile phones at the same time? Yes, as long as you log in the same account, you can control it on different mobile devices. 5. What’s the rated power of Yeelight Aurora? How many LED lamps are there in one light strip? The rated power of Yeelight Aurora is 7.5W. There are 24 LED beads in a 2 meter Aurora light strip. 6. Can I cut the light strip? Yes, we have “cut marks” designed on the strip and you are able to cut to any length that is indicated. 7. Can I control several light strips using one mobile phone? Yes, you are able to make a light group that includes multiple strips. 8. Can I use a 1m Extendable strip alone? Nope, the strip extension does not have adapters so you will need to use the 2m base. 9. What’s the rated input? The strip works with 110-240V, 50/60Hz. 10. Are there requirements for the phone model? No, as long as you have the “ YEELIGHT” App on your mobile, Aurora can be used with any phone model. 11. Do I have to control Yeelight Aurora by APP? It’s not necessary, Aurora provides multiple ways to control it. Other than the App, you can also control Aurora by using the physical buttons, or an AI speaker such as Google Home. 12. How do I reset Yeelight Aurora? Unplug the power adapter, press the on/off button and plug in the power adapter at the same time. Then, hold the button for 5 more seconds until the strip begins to show red, green, blue in that order. Release the button and the indicator LED will turn Yellow, which means you have successfully reset. 13. How do I install Yeelight Aurora? After resetting Aurora, you can add Aurora in the “Yeelight APP” or “Mi App” found in the app store. You will find detailed instructions in the APP. 14. Is Yeelight Aurora compatible to smart home systems? What are they? What can they do？ Aurora supports MI Home, Google Home and Amazon echo. This means Aurora can be an IOT device. 15. Can I voice control Yeelight Aurora? Yes, you are able to voice control Yeelight Aurora by connecting it to an AI speaker such as Google Home and Amazon Echo. 16. What’s the difference between Yeelight Aurora and Yeelight Lightstrip(color)? Yeelight Lightstrip is our 1st generation LED strip. As the 2nd generation strip, Aurora is extendable with a maximum length of 10 meters. 17. How far away can I be while using my phone to control Yeelight Aurora? Aurora is controlled via Wifi, this means you can control Aurora anywhere you want as long as you are connected to the Internet. 18. I see that the Yeelight extendable light strip is on sale. Have you sold Yeelight Aurora before? Indiegogo will be the first place that we are selling Yeelight Aurora. However, some sellers out there may be using the 1st generation strip as the 2nd generation to sell. 19. If I have purchased other Yeelight products in the past, can I use the products along with Aurora? If so, how? Yes, if you have other Yeelight wifi products, you can create a group with Yeeliight Aurora. Lights in the same group can be controlled at the same time. Overview A smart light strip with 16 million colors to light up your every mood. ✅ Dimmable ✅ Extendable ✅ Sleep Timer ✅ Smart control (App) ✅ No hub ✅ One touch to change scenario ✅ Easy to set-up ✅ Compatible with Google assistant, Alexa, IFTTT, MIJIA, etc.   As the best alternatives to Philips hue light strips with only 30% price, Aurora, the smart, LED, dimmable, colorful and extendable light strips, would light up your home with your imagination. Choose from over 16 million colors to set the mood of a room, highlight furniture or fixtures or create architectural features in your living spaces. The aurora can help to create a right atmosphere for almost any indoor scenes, such as, run them along shelves, under a TV, around room and stairs, or highlight the furniture or wall, etc. Thanks to the flexible material and extendable features, it can either provide long-lasting large ambient light for the whole room or the small atmosphere for the private corner. Compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa, Aurora give the users the opportunity to give some creative flair and make something smarter and more special.   Yeelight Aurora could be applied to various areas of our daily life. It could improve the atmosphere of your home to provide you and your families a happy time. In addition, to enhance the illuminating brightness of your house, it could notify you to do whatever you plan. With the beats of music, Yeelight Aurora even could change colors.   How does it work?   Rhythm with Music (Please turn on your speaker first!) Brightness and color of the RGB LED strip light changed with the rhythm and melody of any type of music. Let’s brings out the passion and dance with Yeelight Aurora!   Pick the color from items By simply adjusting the color upon the color panel or pick a specific reality color by phone lens, you can easily create the ambient lighting for the party, accent lighting to highlight some special features, task lighting for up-close work, or a flattering glow for a romantic meal.   Alarm to wake you up By setting the sunrise option, the strip will begin a gradual sunrise where the light gets brighter and colder as it gets closer to your actual wake up time. Let’s illuminate the whole day life by waking up around with this colored sunrise simulations.   Sync with Cooking Clock There are reasons why you might want to set a timer for your lights. Maybe you’re cooking with a sleeping baby in the house and you don’t want your traditional loudly one ring when it hits zero. In that case, you can set your kitchen lights to blink, or even change them to a different color to let you know that your brownies are done. Or, maybe you know you’re going to fall asleep reading, so you want your lights to automatically turn off in a half hour or so. Essentially, Aurora can be the sort of a silent alternative to loud timers and provide you with a visual alert rather than an audible one.   One touch to change scenario Aurora provides multiple recommended formulas for universal scenarios, sunrise, sunset, dating night, movie, birthday party, romance, home, flash notify, candle flicker, and continuous upcoming ones. Just one simple touch, Aurora would make the scene come to life that’s best suited to the mood.   Brightness As a LED light strip, Aurora can be used to highlight the painting, bookshelf, works of art, or any other certain elements. In addition, it can also provide sufficient brightness for reading and working scenarios.     The Aurora’s compatibility with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant, IFTTT, and MIJIA, combined with multi-language skills, give us the chance to use our home-tune to control the light strip on an Amazon Echo, a Google Home, or any other smart devices. Of course, the Yeelight App and smart button also provide the most powerful function that creates the atmosphere for special moments.       The Yeelight 3rd-party control protocol is a feature designed for developers and fans of IoT. Users can develop their own applications and programs to discover and control Yeelight Aurora by using their favorite platform or language.  This control protocol uses an SSDP-like discovering mechanism and JSON encoded controlling command, developers can discover and control their devices dynamically under the same LAN.    

The world is facing an unprecedented challenge with communities and economies everywhere affected by the growing COVID-19 pandemic. The world is coming together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic bringing governments, organizations from across industries and sectors and individuals together to help respond to this global outbreak. The outpouring of global solidarity and support sparked by this shared challenge has been phenomenal.The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading and coordinating the global effort, supporting countries to prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic.Everyone can now support directly the response coordinated by WHO. People and organizations who want to help fight the pandemic and support WHO and partners can now donate through the COVID-Solidarity Response Fund for WHO ati this site.

Overview A smart light strip with 16 million colors to light up your every mood. ✅ Dimmable ✅ Extendable ✅ Sleep Timer ✅ Smart control (App) ✅ No hub ✅ One touch to change scenario ✅ Easy to set-up ✅ Compatible with Google assistant, Alexa, IFTTT, MIJIA, etc.   As the best alternatives to Philips hue light strips with only 30% price, Aurora, the smart, LED, dimmable, colorful and extendable light strips, would light up your home with your imagination. Choose from over 16 million colors to set the mood of a room, highlight furniture or fixtures or create architectural features in your living spaces. The aurora can help to create a right atmosphere for almost any indoor scenes, such as, run them along shelves, under a TV, around room and stairs, or highlight the furniture or wall, etc. Thanks to the flexible material and extendable features, it can either provide long-lasting large ambient light for the whole room or the small atmosphere for the private corner. Compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa, Aurora give the users the opportunity to give some creative flair and make something smarter and more special.   Yeelight Aurora could be applied to various areas of our daily life. It could improve the atmosphere of your home to provide you and your families a happy time. In addition, to enhance the illuminating brightness of your house, it could notify you to do whatever you plan. With the beats of music, Yeelight Aurora even could change colors.   How does it work?   Rhythm with Music (Please turn on your speaker first!) Brightness and color of the RGB LED strip light changed with the rhythm and melody of any type of music. Let’s brings out the passion and dance with Yeelight Aurora!   Pick the color from items By simply adjusting the color upon the color panel or pick a specific reality color by phone lens, you can easily create the ambient lighting for the party, accent lighting to highlight some special features, task lighting for up-close work, or a flattering glow for a romantic meal.   Alarm to wake you up By setting the sunrise option, the strip will begin a gradual sunrise where the light gets brighter and colder as it gets closer to your actual wake up time. Let’s illuminate the whole day life by waking up around with this colored sunrise simulations.   Sync with Cooking Clock There are reasons why you might want to set a timer for your lights. Maybe you’re cooking with a sleeping baby in the house and you don’t want your traditional loudly one ring when it hits zero. In that case, you can set your kitchen lights to blink, or even change them to a different color to let you know that your brownies are done. Or, maybe you know you’re going to fall asleep reading, so you want your lights to automatically turn off in a half hour or so. Essentially, Aurora can be the sort of a silent alternative to loud timers and provide you with a visual alert rather than an audible one.   One touch to change scenario Aurora provides multiple recommended formulas for universal scenarios, sunrise, sunset, dating night, movie, birthday party, romance, home, flash notify, candle flicker, and continuous upcoming ones. Just one simple touch, Aurora would make the scene come to life that’s best suited to the mood.   Brightness As a LED light strip, Aurora can be used to highlight the painting, bookshelf, works of art, or any other certain elements. In addition, it can also provide sufficient brightness for reading and working scenarios.     The Aurora’s compatibility with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant, IFTTT, and MIJIA, combined with multi-language skills, give us the chance to use our home-tune to control the light strip on an Amazon Echo, a Google Home, or any other smart devices. Of course, the Yeelight App and smart button also provide the most powerful function that creates the atmosphere for special moments. The Yeelight 3rd-party control protocol is a feature designed for developers and fans of IoT. Users can develop their own applications and programs to discover and control Yeelight Aurora by using their favorite platform or language.  This control protocol uses an SSDP-like discovering mechanism and JSON encoded controlling command, developers can discover and control their devices dynamically under the same LAN. Flexible printed circuit The FPC is the fundamental of the light strip.  The flexibility of light strips depends on the consistency and stability of the performance of light beads in the strip. The following pictures contend the best quality FPC and latest automatic welding technique by Yeelight Aurora. About us 1. Who is Yeelight? Yeelight is an emerging innovative enterprise that was founded in 2012 with the help of an American incubator, SOSven-true. Yeelight devotes to creating a new, high-quality, and comfortable lighting experience to users with the smarter user operation, providing a personalized and superior quality lighting that people require. 2. Why did you choose Indiegogo for the global launch, and what’s your future plan? The reason to why we choose Indiegogo for our global launch is that there are many backers on Indiegogo who have to possess the passion and desire to influence the innovative technology field. We are confident that Aurora would be loved and promoted by them, even at the most professional perspective.   Service 1. What kind of warranty do you offer? We provide a 1-year warranty. In this case, if the strips become defective, we will provide a free replacement. 2. What is your return policy? If you are an overseas buyer, we will evaluate the shipping cost and provide a quota.   Shipping & order 1. How long do I need to wait and how can I track my products? We will begin our funding on Sept 9th and end on Oct 9th. After Oct 9th, the package will be shipped in order, the weight of the package depends on your region. After the package is shipped, a tracking number will be provided. 2. Who is responsible for the shipping fee, additional taxes, duties or vat/gst? The backers will be responsible for shipping fees, additional taxes, duties or VAT/GST. 3. I want to change my order, what should I do? If you want to cancel, change, or add on to your order, feel free to contact our customer service and they will help.   Production 1. Who is Yeelight Aurora for? Yeelight Aurora is designed for those who are looking for a durable, reasonably priced, and well-designed smart LED Strip Light. 2. Is Yeelight Aurora extendable? What’s the max length? Yes, it is extendable and the maximum length is 10 meters. 3. Will the functions of Yeelight Aurora and the APP be updated in a reasonable timeframe? Yes, we will regularly update the Firmware and App with new functions. 4. Can I control the Yeelight Aurora using two mobile phones at the same time? Yes, as long as you log in the same account, you can control it on different mobile devices. 5. What’s the rated power of Yeelight Aurora? How many LED lamps are there in one light strip? The rated power of Yeelight Aurora is 7.5W. There are 24 LED beads in a 2 meter Aurora light strip. 6. Can I cut the light strip? Yes, we have “cut marks” designed on the strip and you are able to cut to any length that is indicated. 7. Can I control several light strips using one mobile phone? Yes, you are able to make a light group that includes multiple strips. 8. Can I use a 1m Extendable strip alone? Nope, the strip extension does not have adapters so you will need to use the 2m base. 9. What’s the rated input? The strip works with 110-240V, 50/60Hz. 10. Are there requirements for the phone model? No, as long as you have the “ YEELIGHT” App on your mobile, Aurora can be used with any phone model. 11. Do I have to control Yeelight Aurora by APP? It’s not necessary, Aurora provides multiple ways to control it. Other than the App, you can also control Aurora by using the physical buttons, or an AI speaker such as Google Home. 12. How do I reset Yeelight Aurora? Unplug the power adapter, press the on/off button and plug in the power adapter at the same time. Then, hold the button for 5 more seconds until the strip begins to show red, green, blue in that order. Release the button and the indicator LED will turn Yellow, which means you have successfully reset. 13. How do I install Yeelight Aurora? After resetting Aurora, you can add Aurora in the “Yeelight APP” or “Mi App” found in the app store. You will find detailed instructions in the APP. 14. Is Yeelight Aurora compatible to smart home systems? What are they? What can they do？ Aurora supports MI Home, Google Home and Amazon echo. This means Aurora can be an IOT device. 15. Can I voice control Yeelight Aurora? Yes, you are able to voice control Yeelight Aurora by connecting it to an AI speaker such as Google Home and Amazon Echo. 16. What’s the difference between Yeelight Aurora and Yeelight Lightstrip(color)? Yeelight Lightstrip is our 1st generation LED strip. As the 2nd generation strip, Aurora is extendable with a maximum length of 10 meters. 17. How far away can I be while using my phone to control Yeelight Aurora? Aurora is controlled via Wifi, this means you can control Aurora anywhere you want as long as you are connected to the Internet. 18. I see that the Yeelight extendable light strip is on sale. Have you sold Yeelight Aurora before? Indiegogo will be the first place that we are selling Yeelight Aurora. However, some sellers out there may be using the 1st generation strip as the 2nd generation to sell. 19. If I have purchased other Yeelight products in the past, can I use the products along with Aurora? If so, how? Yes, if you have other Yeelight wifi products, you can create a group with Yeeliight Aurora. Lights in the same group can be controlled at the same time.  

Streamline your trip to the grocery store by knowing exactly what you have and what you need. Production The project team has begun turning their prototype into the final product. Their ability to ship the products may be affected by product development or financial challenges. Learn More   Concept Prototype Production Shipping   Arrow Certified Technology Arrow has reviewed this campaign's electronic and/or software design and verified that it is feasible for manufacturing. Learn More             Peek into your fridge on the go via our easy-to-use Fridge Eye smartphone app.     Fridge Eye connects to your home wi-fi and snaps a picture each time your fridge door is closed.   The United States Department of Agriculture recently found that the average American consumer wastes 225-290 pounds of food per year. That’s enough to feed 2 billion extra people annually. Fridge Eye helps you stay green and reduce food waste.   ood waste amounts to a lot more than wasted money. It adds up to be a tremendous taxing of resources—land, water, energy, and supply chain assets that all contribute to global climate change. Fridge Eye gives us all an easy way to do our part. We can not help ourselves consume our food at its freshest, but also help our neighbors. In a world where 10% of people are chronically undernourished, and where 15 million US households are food insecure, wasting food should not be ok. With FridgeEye, we can all do better. brezzl. GmbH was founded in 2015 in Munich, Germany with the mission to provide products and services that solve customer’s problems in a new and smart way. In 2018,  brezzl. launched Cablewings , an innovative cable holder for chargers. We brought it to market and have shipped it all over the world. We received two design awards — the prestigious reddot in 2018, the German Design Award in 2019 and an Innovation Award from a large German media company. Another success hallmark is the development and production of Fridge Eye which we're officially launching on Indiegogo.  With a high caliber and seasoned team,  we bring Fridge Eye to the world as an intelligent solution for the world's food waste problem.  We can all make a difference in affecting change and it starts with you.  With your support and pledge, your help will allow us to deliver Fridge Eye as soon as possible. We believe in digitization to solve global problems and to deliver the best value for our clients.  With Fridge Eye, we can prove that technology can make us rethink and change our habits in the way we shop and store our food.  We can be smart about it, prevent waste, save time, money and our planet. Thank you for your support.   Like what you're seeing? Want to help? Just 30 seconds of your time could make the difference in growing the community. Hit one of the buttons below and tag a friend or coworker who needs this! The more people who know about us, the larger our community will become! And the larger the community, the better we'll be able to make the product! We can't do this without you.  

Gary Lineker is supporting the British Red Cross by donating 2 months of his salary Speaking on BBC Radio 4 World at One today Gary Lineker has announced that he will donate 2 months of his salary to the British Red Cross in aid of tackling corona virus and helping the most vulnerable in communities across the UK. You can support Gary Lineker's fundraising for the British Red Cross here. Gary Lineker said: “I’ve decided that I am going to donate 2 months’ salary to the British Red Cross who are on the frontline trying to help in all different ways with the corona virus.  And hopefully lots of other people who are in a position relative wealth can do something similar and I am sure many will.” “The British Red Cross have launched a campaign called kindness keeps us together.  They are helping the over 70s and people in very vulnerable circumstances.  Older people, those who are socially isolated and the homeless of course.”  “There are so many great things that the British Red Cross are doing and am I thankful they have accepted my offer.”Tweet from Gary Lineker on his donation of two months salary to the British Red CrossSpeaking about the donation, CEO Mike Adamson, said:"Thank you to Gary Lineker from all of us at the British Red Cross for donating to us and for encouraging others to do the same.”“We're focused on ensuring that the most vulnerable people in our communities get the help that they need, whether that's isolated older people, refugees or others experiencing severe hardship.”"Gary's generous donation will help ensure that we can help those who may otherwise fall through the gap during this crisis.”"This virus may keep us apart, but kindness will keep us together."

Overview Bedchill turns your bed into a second living room and office. Bedchill is a multi-functional overbed table that allows you to eat, use your laptop, binge-watch, work, play, read, listen to music... in your bed. Transform your bed into an ultimate oasis of entertainment, dining, storage, and workstation. Transform your bed into the complete entertainment, dining, storage and workstation with:   Eat, watch a movie, use your laptop, read, listen to music... Your bed can fulfill all your desires thanks to this game-changing overbed rolling table.   The bed has not changed for centuries. In a time where we are more connected than ever, it is time to give an update to this piece of furniture we spend most of our time on.   You can fully customize your Bedchill, so that it fits perfectly with your needs and your room.   Choose your version   - Bedchill Basic is designed to revolutionize your life in bed while keeping things simple "Bedchill Basic"   - Bedchill Plus is a fully powered and connected design. Based on the same structure as the Bedchill Basic, it provides amazing additional features like built-in power outlets, USB charging ports, lights, and Bluetooth speakers "Bedchill Plus"   Choose your size - S size Bedchill: Fits beds from 33,5" to 45" (85 to 115cm) wide (for Recliner chairs & Single / Twin / 90cm size beds) "S size Bedchill dimensions"   - M size Bedchill: Fits beds from 53" to 66" (135 to 168cm) wide (for Double / Full / Queen / 140cm / 160cm size beds) "M size Bedchill dimensions"   - L size Bedchill: Fits beds from 66,5" to 83" (169 to 211cm) wide (for California King / King / Super King / 180cm / 200cm size beds) "L size Bedchill dimensions"     Choose your legs type For all sizes S, M and L, the Bedchill is available in 2 heights, thanks to 2 different legs type: - Standard legs: With standard legs, the Bedchill goes from 19,5" to 35,5" (50 to 90cm) high.We recommend leaving a 7" - 10" (18 - 26cm) space between the top of your mattress and the Bedchill table top. This space will depend on your preferences. If we take a standard 8" (20cm) free space, the Bedchill with standard legs is suitable for beds from 12" to 27,5" (30 to 70cm) high (for most beds). "Standard legs dimensions"   - High legs: With high legs, the Bedchill goes from 35,5" to 51" (90 to 130cm) high.If we take a standard 8" (20cm) free space, the Bedchill with high legs is suitable for beds from 27,5" to 43,5" (70 to 110cm) high (for very high beds). "High legs dimensions"   Choose your favorite color The Bedchill is made out of plywood, making it lightweight with impeccable durability.For white, black and gray colors, the Bedchill is lacquered. For the wood color, the Bedchill is varnished, which highlights the beautiful color of the wood. We do NOT use vinyl / faux wood.     Choose your casters type - Standard casters: for hard floors (wooden floors, tile floors, vinyl floor...) "Standard casters dimensions"   - High casters: for soft floors (carpet floor...) "High casters dimensions"   Choose your power outlet type (for Bedchill Plus)   If you are interested in another type of power outlet that is not available yet, please contact us at support@bedchill.com   We will contact backers when the campaign is over to ask for their choices concerning:- Power outlet type (For Bedchill Plus, depending on your country) Please select the options accordingly during the check-out for your choices concerning:- Color (white, black, gray or wood)- Legs type (standard or high)- Casters type (standard or high)       You will receive the Bedchill in 3 parts:- 1 table top- 2 legs   1/ Put the Bedchill’s table top upside down on a soft surface   2/Attach the legs to the table top   3/ [For Bedchill Plus] Connect the power cable from the leg to the table top   4/ Reverse the Bedchill to put it on its legs   5/ Adjust the Bedchill height to your convenience (manual adjustment)   6/ [For Bedchill Plus] Install the part that holds the cable in place under a bed leg, at any side of the bed & either at the head or at the end of your bed.

KILL 99.99% OF GERMS AND BACTERIA WITH EVERY USE. Traditional knife blocks and cutting boards with gouges and scrapes can harbor harmful bacteria and germs. But who thinks to sanitize their knife after grabbing it? Now you can place your knife in between the two cutting surfaces and activate the small but powerful 254nm UVC light to sanitize up to 3 knives at once AND both cutting surfaces at the same time! Just one minute of UVC light exposure is guaranteed to kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria. The 254nm UVC light used in the ChopBox is small and has a limited angle with only a small gap in the boards when in use. It is 100% safe for all humans to be around and near this light. The UVC light will automatically switch off when you separate the two boards or you can press the second button on the control panel to turn it off. You will receive no negative side effects from this UVC light     DOUBLE UP YOUR SPACE AND AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION With two cutting surfaces, you can switch between raw meat and seafood to other foods without ever having to worry about cross-contamination. You can also use the smaller cutting board for food scraps, as an area to store cut foods, and for transferring your chopped food to the stove. The main cutting surface is replaceable. Buy parts via Kickstarter, or You will receive a survey after the campaign is over to add on replacement parts. or form theyesco store /Amazon after the campaign.   BUILT-IN DIGITAL SCALE WEIGHS UP TO 6.6 POUNDS The built-in scale is part of the cutting board on the left hand side. You can measure your ingredients in grams, ounces, pounds, kilogram and the scale weighs up to 6.6 pounds. Always get the exact right portion! The middle button on the control panel is used to switch between grams, ounces, pounds, kilogram with a single long-press.  The scale features a tare function. To zero out the scale for a bowl or other vessel, just place the bowl on the scale and press the third (middle) button on the control panel to zero out the scale so that you're only weighing the goof, not the container.     9 - HOUR KITCHEN TIMER Your food will come out perfectly every time with our 9 -hour digital kitchen timer built-in to the ChopBox. Unlike traditional kitchen timers which can only go up to 59 minutes, the ChopBox timer has a longer readout and can be set for up to 9 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, so even big meals and slow cooker meals can be set on this timer.   DUAL INSET KNIFE SHARPENERS  It’s tough to remember where you put that small knife sharpener or know you’re using the honing steel type of sharpener correctly, so we made it easier than ever by putting two knife sharpeners right on the side of the cutting board. They are easily accessible and simple to use. There are two different knife sharpeners built into the ChopBox. One is made from diamond stone and the other is made of ceramic stone, so you can pick your level of sharpness.   The sharpeners are replaceable. Buy parts via Kickstarter, or You will receive a survey after the campaign is over to add on replacement parts. or form theyesco store /Amazon after the campaign.   GROOVE FOR CATCHING RUNOFF There is a groove surrounding the cutting surface on the larger cutting surface for catching any juices from falling off and onto your counter, clothing, or floor. Just another small feature to make this the best cutting board you’ve ever used. USE SECOND BOARD AS PRESENTATION PLATER In addition to food preparation, this smart cutting board is a perfect food presentation platter for parties and guests! With two clean uniform surfaces, you can use it as two separate food serving surfaces or as the perfect cheese or charcuterie board with the second surface coming out from the bottom to hold cheese knives and catch any drips.   THE BATTERY LASTS UP TO 30 DAYS ON A SINGLE CHARGE The ChopBox has a large battery inside [3000 mAh] which charges quickly. With just one hour of charging you get up to 30 days of regular daily use of your smart cutting board. COMPLETELY WATERPROOF FOR EASY CLEAN UP IPX is a waterproof rating system that refers to the ability of an object to resist water. For example, IPX0 means something is not water resistant at all, such as a book. IPX2 means your object is protected from “some water drops when the device is tilted up to and including 15 degrees.” The rating goes up to IPX8, which means your object is protected even if it is dropped in over 3 feet of water and is fully waterproof. The ChopBox is rated IPX7, meaning it is fully waterproof and can withstand being in water up to 3 feet deep!  We do NOT recommend putting the ChopBox in a dishwasher, as the high heat in dishwashers warp and break down all natural cutting boards over time DURABILITY TESTED AND HIGH STRENGTH  ChopBox is​ incredibly strong​!​ It holds up to 150 pounds of weight. Bamboo is completely natural and organic and is considered a “low maintenance wood,” meaning it is very hard and dense, so it keeps water out of the wood itself so it will not warp or crack as other woods can.Other woods like maple, walnut, or cherry require regular maintenance with mineral oil or beeswax to keep it from cracking and warping. Bamboo is also resistant to knife scarring, due to its hard density and is known for its durability and affordability.   UPDATE OF CHANGED  100 % RECYCLABLE AND REPLACEABLE PARTS We are listening to you! Because of comments and great ideas from our backers, we have made a couple of changes that will make the ChopBox even better! These changes should not delay the scheduled shipping dates and are already in process. Sustainability is a priority for our us, so to increase the lifetime of our products, we have redesigned the main cutting board to make sure some parts are replaceable. We are happy to announce that you WILL be able to purchase the following replaceable parts from either Kickstarter or from our Theyesco store on our website after the campaign is over. The following REPLACEABLE parts will be available for purchase SEPARATELY: *Main Cutting Board Surface *Knife Sharpeners We will be also creating tutorials to make the replacing process easy. Thank you to our backers for the great suggestions, we are excited to make the ChopBox even better and make it last for a lifetime.100 % RECYCLABLE AND REPLACEABLE PARTS Natural bamboo construction and easy-to-replace parts. We love the environment and want to be conscious of our environmental footprint, so the ChopBox is made out of completely recyclable bamboo and can be recycled after easily removing the internal electronic components. We also pack and ship in recyclable materials to make it easy for you to be socially conscious, too!  Natural cutting boards are better for you. Sharp knives on plastic cutting boards create knicks in the plastic, which means that small pieces of plastic can and do end up in the food you are cutting.  See some of the pictures below from our molding and production process. We want to make sure we will be able to ship the ChopBox on time and have already begun the molding process before this campaign has even launched. It is now in the production stage and we can’t wait to get yours to your home. Our designer and mechanical engineer in PCBA factory   We've completed the design for manufacturing & assembly (DFMA) reviews for the product. The next step is to create the tools necessary to manufacture the different plastic parts of ChopBox. We plan to finish the whole tooling process by the end of September. We have will a trial production run in October and will be testing the product again before we do mass production. Our first batch of 2000 units will start in early November and we predict the larger production run of around 25000 -35000 units (depending on the orders from Indiegogo) will start shipping at end of November and beginning of December. Injection molding     One of our top designers at The Yes Company is a skilled home chef, and as a designer and inventor, he is obsessed with efficiency and great design. He started to see smaller issues, like not being able to find the gadget he needed while cooking or having to buy and store more things to get the job done.  Then he learned about the bigger problems: How many germs can live on a cutting board and on knives and the risk of cross-contamination when cutting raw meat. When sharing his story, our team went into overdrive to find a solution. If he was having these problems, there was no doubt in our minds that other home cooks were experiencing the same. So, we set out to solve every single problem he presented us with and more. In addition to solving common kitchen issues, we at The Yes Company decided to take it even further and create a smart kitchen appliance out of natural, organic materials - good for you, good for the planet, beautiful design.  With a first of it’s kind bamboo-skin LED, we created a way to insert an LED backlight into bamboo without marring the gorgeous natural bamboo coloring so it blends right into the board until you’re ready to use it.We wanted to design a smart, creative, useful product to make cooking a delicious homecooked meal easier and more efficient, all while saving you time, money, and hassle. The key thing for us in the design process was to make something that was useful and had all the features you need while including the electronic components to give you the efficiency and smart capabilities. We love how the ChopBox came out and can’t wait for you to try it!Now you won’t have to buy and store a bunch of small gadgets, you can have one beautiful piece that has everything you need.   SHIPPING DETAILS Many people are asking about the high cost of shipping. We have been working with many shipping services to try to get the best prices for global shipping and Container shipping is currently the best rate. We know it is pricey, and a big part of that is due to the weight (over 6 pounds!) of the cutting board plus the weight of the packaging. We are continuing to work with shipping companies and will change services if we find one with a better price. In the meantime, we have significantly discounted the ChopBox more than we originally planned to in order to make up for the higher shipping costs. As a design company, we have gotten dozens of products through the production process helping third-party designers and retailers, and we’ve learned a lot about this process. This experience has led us to be more knowledgeable and have a better grasp on timelines. We promise to work our hardest to bring you the best possible product to you in the proposed time frame. What shipping service we are using? Most of the rewards we have listed (except the SUPER FAST DELIVERY), will use Container shipping to ship to the destination country or city and then use the local post office or shipping services to get the ChopBox to your home. We are using Container to ship this product because it is not a small and light product, and including the packaging, it will be around 3.5kg (7.7 pounds), and the box is fairly large. We want you to have a cheapest shipping cost possible and this is how we can do that.   How long does it take to ship to our place? We will ship it via Container. For US residents, it will take 30 days for standard shipping. For the EU, it will take 40 days for standard shipping, plus another 3 - 5 days for local delivery to your door by local shipping services.   Is there VAT, duties or fees related to shipping? For container shipment order to US EU AU CA CN HK SG area, we will pay the tax. Kickstarter rewards are gifts that you receive in return for your donations. They are different from ordinary sales/purchases. Our courier had worked on dozens crowdfunding projects which went smoothly through fulfillment. Under our arrangement, it won't entail additional costs for you under most circumstances. Despite that, the fact we're shipping directly from China may still impose a chance for further inspection and determination by the customs. The VAT, duties and fees vary by country. Please message us about the specifics.   What's the warranty? We provide a 12-month warranty on Kickstarter orders, same as retail.   Why bamboo? Bamboo is completely natural and organic and is considered a “low maintenance wood,” meaning it is very hard and dense, so it keeps water out of the wood itself, which also means it will not warp or crack as other woods can. Other woods like maple, walnut, or cherry require regular maintenance with mineral oil or beeswax to keep it from cracking and warping. Bamboo is also resistant to knife scarring, due to its hard density and is known for its durability and affordability.   What are the dimensions of the cutting board? 17.9” x 11” x 1.2”   How heavy is the cutting board? 6 pounds   Is it dishwasher safe? No. In fact, all organic and natural cutting boards will warp and degrade in dishwashers due to the high heat. And chemical cleaners can effect food safety. It is waterproof and you can clean it with soap and warm or hot water.   How do you sanitize knives? When you place the second cutting surface on top of the first, there will be a slim gap between the two surfaces on the right side of the cutting board. Simply slide up to three knives sharp-side first into the gap, leave them for one minute, and let them be clean and sanitized!   Do all cutting boards harbor bacteria? Yes! The scars left on cutting boards can be a breeding ground for germs, and tht is especially dangerous with plastic-based cutting boards. No one wants bits of plastic in or on their food. Because of the way you use the two cutting surfaces to sandwiched together to sanitize your knives, it also sanitizes BOTH cutting surfaces.   Why are there two knife sharpeners? There are two because they are for differing amounts of sharpness. One is a diamond stone and the other is made from ceramic stone.   How do I wash the scale after putting meat on it? The same way you would wash the rest of it, even the scale component is waterproof.   How long can the timer be set for? The timer goes up to 9-hours and makes a sound when it is done.   How often do I need to charge the cutting board? The cutting board has a small Micro - USB charging port on the left side by the scale/timer. You only need to charge once the right side of screen’s battery bar lower to 10-20% or so for 3 hours for it to be fully charged.   When will the smart cutting board be delivered? We have moved into the production stage and we will have the first 2000 units of cutting boards ready around the first week of November. The rest of the orders will be fully finished by the end of November, and they will ship out right away.   What is the return policy? We have a 30-day return policy. If your ChopBox is defective or a manufacturer error after opening, you can return it for a refund or exchange. However, if it is working properly, it cannot be returned once it is opened and used, due to potential cross-contamination issues. The ChopBox does have a one year warranty for any issues you experience in the first 12 months.   Can I buy more than one ChopBox? What about add-ons? Yes, you can buy it through our survey later integrated with backerkit.

Overview The new Smartduvet is the world's first dual-zone climate controlled self-making bed. The Smartduvet doesn't replace your existing bed or bedding, it simply makes them better. In addition to making the bed for you, the Smartduvet allows you to set your preferred temperature individually for each side of the bed.  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has set up an online fundraiser to help fight the coronavirus pandemic – and pledged $50,230 to the cause himself.The Milan striker has set a target of €1million to support hospitals and medical staff in Italy, which is the centre of the pandemic in Europe, and is imploring fellow footballers and sport stars to “together kick the coronavirus away”. The 38-year-old former Sweden striker rejoined Milan in January from the Los Angeles Galaxy, and has also played for Internazionale and Juventus in his adopted homeland.“Italy has always given me so much and, in this dramatic moment, I want to give back even more to this country that I love,” he said in a video message to launch the fundraiser. “I count on the generosity of my colleagues, of all professional athletes and of those who want to make a small or large donation according to their possibilities, to kick this virus away. Together we can really help hospitals and doctors and nurses who selflessly work every day to save our lives. Because today we are the ones cheering for them!”

Welcome to New Candler... Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. Visit Trudon Circle, an art mecca turned tourist trap where you can find musicals, massive neon billboards, street performers, and pickpockets. The bodega on 12th and Salt will sell you spells on the cheap if you know how to ask, but everyone knows they’re better quality on Root and Amsterdam. But if you’re a magic user -- or, as pretty much everyone nowadays says, a muse -- you’d better be wearing a Halo so your magic doesn’t make a ruckus or hurt anyone. Overview VAENCE is an urban fantasy audio drama that deals with themes of abuse, trauma, queer identity, marginalization, rebellion, found family, breaking cycles, and hope. Thematically, VALENCE is a realistic drama with the energy of an espionage-heavy political thriller, an 80’s John Hughes romance, and character-heavy Noah Baumbach indies. Think The Magicians handled with realism, or Mr. Robot handled with whimsy. After being recruited by a new government agency, a depressive magic user must stop the unethical practices of his estranged family and the country’s most successful “medical” tech startup. Season 1 of VALENCE will feature 7 primary actors, 4 secondary actors, and various other voice actors appearing in smaller roles. The first season will consist of 12 episodes featuring full sound design to help our listeners experience the world of VALENCE. The first episode is set to launch on January 11th, 2020, with a bi-weekly release schedule until Season 1 wraps in June 2020. Who We Are Hug House Productions is a podcast collective made up of three friends: Anne Baird, Katie Youmans, and Wil Williams. Hug House Productions is currently producing Scoring Magic, a documentary about the process of making an audio drama, and VALENCE, that very audio drama. Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is a podcast documentary that follows Anne, Katie, and Wil as they make their first audio drama: VALENCE. They’ll share tips, tricks, and resources, but also what it’s like to work on a massive creative project with friends. There’s going to be exciting highs, like the moment they decided to work together–but there’s also going to be some very honest lows along the way. And all of it will lead to an audio drama they hope you’re going to love. This audio drama, that we are asking your help to bring to life. Who's Involved At every 10% reached, we'll announce another member of the cast for VALENCE! The cast announcement will be made here on Indiegogo, on the Hug House Productions social media, and our website will be updated to show who's been announced. Perks We have a ton of fun perks in store for you in exchange for your monetary support of Season 1 of VALENCE. Cantrip: At this tier you'll be listed as a supporter on the Support page of the Hug House Productions website. Charm: At this tier you'll receive the previous reward, as well as your name read out in thanks in an episode of Season 1 of VALENCE. Incantation: At this tier you'll receive all previous rewards, as well as a sticker pack and a postcard from one of the main characters of Season 1 of VALENCE. Invocation: At this tier you'll receive all previous rewards, as well as one (1) secret. At the end of the campaign, we'll send you an NDA and upon signing will be able to ask the creators of VALENCE any one no-limits question about Season 1 of the show and it will be answered fully and truthfully. Bewitchery: At this tier you'll receive all previous rewards, as well as a custom-designed magic sound from Sound Designer Julia Schifini. At the end of the campaign, we'll ask you a few simple questions that will help her to create your magic. Abracadabra: At this tier you'll receive all previous rewards, as well as being listed as a producer for Season 1 of VALENCE. You will also receive a mystery package from tech startup Halo, Inc. in the mail just in time for the launch of the season. Where Does Your Money Go? For Season 1 of VALENCE, we are just looking to fund enough to pay the people involved in our production! Of our initial goal of $4,000... 50% of that is going towards our Sound Designer ($2,000); 45% goes to our 11 Voice Actors ($1,800); and 5% accounts for Indiegogo fees ($200). Once we reach our initial goal, our Sound Designer and Voice Actors will be paid additional percentages of any funds made so that we can pay them the money they deserve. Risks & Challenges The beauty of having a show that is a documentary following our progress in making the show we're asking you to help fund? You see every step, and you can see exactly where your money is going, what it is helping us accomplish, and what risks there are in the process. This is our first audio fiction show, but we have already made a lot of progress in its creation. If we do not reach our goals, we will still be creating VALENCE. This show is a labor of love on the behalf of the Hug House, and we're committed to making it happen, even if we have to pay out of pocket to do it. Other Ways You Can Help We understand that monetary support is not an option for everyone. And that's ok! There are other ways to help us out that will cost you exactly zero dollars. Or if you'd like to donate on a recurring basis instead of just once in this campaign, we have a Patreon! There, you'll be able to pick out different perks not available in this campaign, including access to our patron-only Discord server where you can chat with us and with fellow listeners. Y'know. If that's your thing. And, before you go, thank you. We appreciate your time and hope you'll join us in New Candler for VALENCE on January 11th, 2020!

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday announced a nationwide fundraising campaign to help citizens financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Announcing the "We are self-sufficient, Turkey" campaign, Erdoğan said he was donating seven months of his salary as a way to kick start the fundraiser and added that several ministers have already joined as well.“Our goal is to help those financially struggling, especially daily wage workers, due to the precautions taken against the outbreak,” Erdoğan said.The president also called on all lawmakers, mayors and bureaucrats to contribute to the campaign. He also urged citizens planning to donate during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to do so in advance.Speaking about precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, Erdoğan said Turkey was among the most prepared countries.Erdoğan announced a new city hospital with a 600-bed capacity in Istanbul’s Okmeydanı district which opened Monday.The president said from masks to medicine, Turkey was in a place to produce its own supplies needed in the fight against the pandemic.“We have so far distributed more than 24 million surgical masks, 3 million N-95 masks, 1 million gowns and 181,000 protective eyewear. We also have the means to increase the production rate of these materials,” he said.“We will continue taking any necessary precautions to preserve our health and safety,” he said as he once again urged all citizens to practice social distancing and avoid going outside their homes.“Let’s obey the rules and not get careless. No virus is stronger than our solidarity," the president said.The president also said Turkey planned to send a cargo plane load of medical supplies to Spain to help the country combat the virus this week.A ship carrying medical aid has also been dispatched to Italy, Erdoğan also said.Erdoğan made his national address after he convened a historic Cabinet meeting via teleconference, in line with social distancing measures to fight the virus. It was the first Cabinet meeting held via videoconference in Turkish history.The number of people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Turkey increased to 10,827 on Monday, while the death toll reached 168, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.In recent weeks, Turkey has closed most public spaces, schools and universities, and restricted public transport. It also imposed a 24-hour curfew for people aged 65 or over as well as for those with chronic illnesses. In Istanbul, people aged 65 or over with no financial means will receive food packages at their homes, Gov. Ali Yerlikaya said Friday. The campaign, which started March 23, covers nearly 50,000 people and will last for six weeks.In some cities and towns, police officers at checkpoints have started the thermal screening of people arriving from out of town. In a bid to raise awareness, traffic lights in most cities now flash messages urging people to stay home.The COVID-19 disease that originated in Wuhan, China has infected more than 750,000 people worldwide, killing 36,000. More than 150,000 have recovered so far.

Overview Priest Advisor – The app against clerical pedophilia, by Rete L’ABUSO. Priest Advisor is the first app in the world that will allow users to know and hence to avoid those priests involved in child sexual abuse and the unsafe dioceses. It will also make possible to request legal and psychological support and report abuses that will be verified by the association Rete L’ABUSO. In Italy, around 750,000* children are victims of clerical paedophilia.There is no prevention policy by the Italian State, many abuses are handled in secret by the church and the paedophile priest is just moved to another parish. Part of the ECA Network (Ending Clerical Abuse, Global Justice Project), Rete L’ABUSO, Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors’ Association, wants to provide a prevention tool and to denounce the absence of laws that allow justice and prevention of sexual abuses. *Source: tiny.cc/fonte  Background Priest Advisor is a prevention tool: the first app in the world that will allow users to know and to avoid those priests convicted of child sexual abuse. It will be also possible to request legal and psychological support and report abuses that will be verified by the association. “Even though the Vatican has opened the archives, at the legislative level Italy still has a lot to do. For example, the law foresees that for an up to 14 years old victim the Judicial Authority can initiate an independent proceeding.  Nevertheless, when it is a third-party reporting the abuse (a bishop, the same Rete L’ABUSO or another association), unless they are Public Officials, the Judicial Authority does not have the obligation, but only the possibility to intervene.  In my personal experience, this rarely happens.  After the age of 14 years old, the partisan lawsuit is also needed. And this is the main Italian legal gap: it does not consider the age of the victims and the inability of a child to understand that he has suffered a crime and to report it", says Francesco Zanardi, president of Rete L’Abuso, "we hope to collect the 12,800 euros needed to realize Priest Advisor to provide a free prevention tool and to denounce the absence of laws that allow justice and prevention of clergy sexual abuses”. Where does your contribution go The money will be completely used to cover the costs of building the app (website, graphics, development, publishing on Android and Apple app stores, legal advice). Impact With this mobile app we want to raise yet another alarm about a problem that is still far from being solved. While we await a legislative framework that will really protect the victims, we think that knowledge can help us to prevent a recurrence of certain crimes and keep the spotlight on the legislative vacuum. In addition, the app will be an additional tool to ask for help for victims who will always find legal and psychological support in Rete L’ABUSO.

Overview Experiences from Europe show us that most of the refugees end up doing jobs far below their potential and end up homeless. This happens for several reasons but mostly due to the lack of a professional network. The result is reduced opportunities in job finding. We believe there are no boundaries in human potential, nor in geography. That's why we teach them HTML, CSS and JavaScript, to become software developers and join the community of many developers and like-minded people around the world. (Hrvatski prijevod ispod)   Who We Are and What We Do   Borders: none is a humanitarian association with the basic aim to help refugees in integration into society. We believe that friendship and knowledge are the biggest gifts you can give to someone who was forced to flee their own home. And we strongly believe there are no boundaries in human potential. Experiences from Europe show us that most of the refugees end up doing jobs far below their potential and many of them end up homeless. This happens for several reasons but mostly due to the lack of a professional network. The result is reduced opportunities in job finding. Our project is a web development course for refugees in which we teach them HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Java. In our first course none of the participants had any prior knowledge of programming, and through the course, over two months they gained the knowledge of HTML, CSS and the basics of JavaScript and made their first website. In our next course, we would like to enroll more students, provide them with better equipment and raise the quality of our lectures. That is why we need you to back us up.   What Will You Fund  If you donate to our cause we'll spend your money on: Equipment - we are always in a need for new computers for our students Software licenses  Rental costs for venue  Other supplies - whiteboard, whiteboard materials, printing costs, licenses for software tools, drinks, coffees, teas for our students... Other unexpected costs during next year What you can get:  To see what you can get, take a look at our list of perks - we hope you find something for yourself :)  If you don't need anything we still hope you will find this important and back us up by donating to our cause    What You Really Get :)   Genuine happiness.  Since software developer is deficitary job position, the visible result of this course is most likely their employment in some IT company in near future. But there are far more important benefits for them in this story. Through learning a new skill, they gain back their self-confidence, learn they can be winners and connect to like-minded people in their new environment by becoming friends with them. They start to identify themselves as "developers" and part of a group. That's what makes us happy the most and we are proud to be a little part of this. And that's what'll make you happy :)

Brooklyn Bowl Staff Needs Help  Hi! The staff of Brooklyn Bowl need your help.  On Friday, March 13th, Brooklyn Bowl announced that they would close their doors until further notice in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We understand and fully respect the extremely difficult decision that NYC and Brooklyn Bowl have made - but we now need your help.  This global health crisis has left us, the staff of Brooklyn Bowl, suddenly without any source of income.  We, your friendly bartenders, security, bussers, etc., collectively make sure you and all your favorite bands have the best night, every night. This is what we love to do and what we have done as a team for the past 10 years! We are a team, we are friends, and we are family. Covid-19 has left our community without live music, and without that we are left without the tips we depend on.  Our Brooklyn Bowl family is looking for your help!   What We Need & What You Get We need as much funds as possible to equally distribute amongst all the staff of Brooklyn Bowl. You may not be aware of this but Brooklyn Bowl has a very large staff of workers which is how our home away from home is able to run so smoothly. These workers include: Bartenders Security Servers Food/Drink Runners Shoe Desk Bussers Concierge Hosts Production BOH staff Contributions will come with certain perks which you can check out for yourself below. Your Impact Your impact will be massive.  We are all desperately trying to make things work with what we have but considering the amount of time we had to plan ahead ( no time ) it's been difficult for all of us of keep up with our bills,  let alone figure out a new creative way to make ends meet.      Other Ways You Can Help We understand that this is a hard time for everyone.  If you cannot contribute please consider sharing this campaign to others and posting it on your various social media platforms - sharing is caring!

A father and son in Northville realized they can’t get their usual haircuts during the coronavirus (COVID-19) stay-at-home order, so they shaved their heads and turned it into a fundraiser to benefit healthcare workers.Dave Tuer and his son, Matthew Tuer, realized last week that they couldn’t get their hair cut because of the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order issued by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.Rather than botch their cuts or let the hair grown longer, they shaved their heads and decided to make a fundraiser.They raised $2,000 and honored the hard-working healthcare officials at Beaumont in Farmington Hills.The doctors, nurses, orderlies, janitors and entire staff are working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. They’re exhausted, but thanks to the Tuer family, a catered meal arrived Friday, just on time.

DEAR LONELY HEARTS,   let's take this chance of social distancing and create a new way of demonstration and showing the need of responsibility to do something together. The idea is simple: 1: We are creating T-shirts.  2: You can buy these T-shirts. The special part: 1: By buying a shirt, your money will help to raise money for sea-watch.org 2: By wearing the shirt, you show solidarity and be part of a collective moment.   Since corona made us performing distance as a way of care, it’s becoming more difficult to be solidary and to organize solidarity. Of course, social distancing is one of the solutions to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, but as a consequence of that, demonstration and other social events to raise awareness or money are cancelled and not allowed to take place. In the same moment the corona-pandemic take such a big space and place in the media, some important things lost their awareness: For example the situation of more than 20.000 refugees, stuck in camps at Europe's border, which are made for 3000 people. Who is going to take care and do something for them, who are in need and in danger right now. A danger, which cannot be compared with the privilege of being able to stay at home and wash our hands. We came up with an idea to collect donations, to support refugees in the camps at borders of Europe, where actually human rights are being ignored and people are under violence and in great danger. But it’s not just about private donations, its about a collective moment: The shirts are created by the simple and beautiful structure of the „LONELY HEARTS GROUP“. Its about wearing solidarity as a sign of matter. The first shirt we made just saying ONE LONELY HEART. The next person ordering a shirt, will wear a shirt saying „TWO LONELY HEARTS“. The third one „THREE LONELY HEARTS“ and so on. The more people order shirts, the more money we can collect, the more people will be connected by the shirts. And the number of lonely hearts will raise as a symbol of solidarity and caring. For minimizing cost (money and climate) we are using second-hand shirts. So we just need 5€ to make a shirt for and send it to you. The rest of your money will directly go to sea-watch e.V. Of course we want to use the capitalist system here, because yes, we all live in it and yes, especially in these situations money can save lives. But also we want to try not reproducing capitalist pressure on individuals. So there is no defined prize for the shirts. If you buy a shirt for x€ we will donate (x-5)€. We would suggest to start at 10€, but feel free to ask yourself how much you can or want to give and choose one of the options. And in case you’re lost with anticapitalistic self-responsibilty:  It’s a beautiful shirt and it’s 25€, Honey. Everyone, also feeling lonely about the current situation is welcome to join THE GROUP OF LONELY HEARTS, by buying a t-shirt and the raised money will go to foundations, who are at the moment doing their best to help refugees.

Our Story We are a group of students from the University of Tennessee, Vols for VMC, helping to raise money for the Volunteer Ministry Center. The VMC helps the impoverished and homeless people of Knoxville get the things they need and also the support they need to get back on their feet. Your contributions will help them make Knoxville a better place for everyone! What We Need & What You Get We are aiming to raise $1000 for the VMC by April 23rd. All of this money will go towards various services they provide for the poor and homeless of the community, such as programs that help people find and maintain housing, a dental clinic, basic necessities, and financial support. If you choose to donate, you will also have the choice to claim one of our perks, which range from a social media shoutout to a VolShop giftcard. Even if we don't reach our goal, 100% of the money we raise will still go to the VMC. Although this is our goal, anything that is raised will be able to help the VMC help the homeless population.  The money that is raised will be used to buy: Sheets Blankets Towels Wash Cloths Pillowcases The Impact Many people take having clean sheets and blankets to sleep on for granted, but the people at VMC don't. They provide hope to the homeless and less fortunate of Knoxville by giving them necessities, such as sheets and blankets, that help them get through hard times. They also provide the support needed for some to obtain their own housing and teaches them how to maintain it.   Risks & Challenges Many people choose not to donate money to the homeless population because they feel that these people should just go out and get a job. If that the only thing that these people needed, then the Volunteer Ministry Center would not be necessary. The VMC strives to help the people in the community to become functioning citizens. Not only by providing food and shelter, but also by: Helping people to get government documents at no cost  Providing transportation to jobs and medical appointments Financially aiding people with their utilities and rent Guiding people in their journey to get their own place and teaching them how to keep it Other Ways You Can Help Even if you are not able to donate, you can still help by: Sharing this campaign with your friends on social media, your share could help us to reach even more donors.