Fund Your Passion

Need some cash for your latest project?  There are several local, national, and international ways to raise funds.

Kickstarter

Kresge Grants

Apply for Funding 

Resources for Grants 

Soup  Our local chapters include DetroitSoup  

I originally posted about Detroit Soup in May of 2011, but it's worth repeating.  

Have a terrific idea how to help Detroit & need some grant money? 

• Check out the DetroitSoup About page for information
• Submit your proposal two weeks before the next soup dinner. 
• Come to the monthly dinner on the second Sunday of the month.

Or, if you want to support local ideas, 

1. Go to DetroitSoup 
2. Pay $5
3. Enjoy soup, salad, and camaraderie
4. Learn about four creative projects happening in Detroit
5. Vote on which project to fund with the money raised from the meal that night.

Donations of soup, salad, and volunteering is welcome.  Contact them ahead of time to see what is needed this month.

You know what's funny?  This was in my draft folder from January 2012!  Well, better late than never!

Teachers - free stuff

I was fortunate enough to learn about this fantastic organization called Operation Kid Equip over the weekend.  Teachers working at low-income area schools are invited to make an appointment to shop for free for their students.  If you have 28 students, you get 28 of necessary things for your students.  http://operationkidequip.org/


Like them on Facebook too!  https://www.facebook.com/okequip
Oh, and I just found out, they are sponsoring a contest.  Deadline July 24, 2012.  Details here: http://operationkidequip.org/about/policies/bts-contest-rules/


While I'm on a "Teacher" kick, here are some other things teachers will be interested in to help them out in their classrooms.

Kids in Need Foundation is offering a $25 grant to teachers for bulletin board making materials.  Apply at this link: 
http://kinf.org/grants/grant_applications.php

SOUP ANYONE? Over $64,000 granted!
Detroit Soup offers micro grants to creatives for programs that will help others.  Everyone pays $5 for soup, bread and a vote.  Usually four people/groups present.  The idea with the most votes at the end of the evening receives the money collected at the door.  Often $300-600!  There are other SOUPS across the country.  
Ferndale Soup started in 2012.  https://www.facebook.com/FerndaleSoup
There is a Soup in Flagstaff Arizona.  You can start your own in your town too!


Check into your local area at this link Sunday Soup: http://sundaysoup.org/




Back To School Sales are starting already!  Why?  Well, having taught in AZ, school starts in July there, so, national companies offer savings for families as early as the beginning of July.
Staples http://www.staples.com/
Office Depot  http://www.officedepot.com/
Office Max  http://www.officemax.com/
Kmart  http://www.kmart.com/
Target  http://www.target.com/


Tips

Best Back-to-School Savings Tips From Moms Around the Country  

Please leave a comment with your best Teacher Deals!!!
Thank you and enjoy the rest of your summer!