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Park51 Community Center

New York, NY

Park51 will be a vibrant and inclusive community center, reflecting the diverse spectrum of cultures and traditions, serving New York City with programs in education, arts, culture, and recreation. Inspired by Islamic values and Muslim heritage, Park5... view more

  1. on October 4, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #10

    Backer Gifts

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        Ryann Thompson on January 23

        Wow!! I thought I had just not received my item because I moved across the country. But this is ridiculous! i feel conned. :-/ Not cool, guys.

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        Cody Wild on April 11

        Could you give me some indication of when the books will be complete? I'm not angry or resentful, I'm just curious, and need to know whether I need to change the address to which mine will be mailed: I move away from my current address on May 12.

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        Michelle Hesse on April 18

        any word on when the book will be sent out? 8 months is a bit of a long time....


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  2. on September 7, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #9

    Inaugural Exhibition and Reception

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        Robert Sawyer on December 21

        It's time to send the books, or to explain why they have not been sent , and to add when one can expect to receive them.

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        Michele Forsten on January 26

        I, too, am wondering where my book is. Please explain why they haven't been sent and when I can expect to receive it.


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  3. on August 10, 2011
    Funded!

    NYChildren Exhibit: Let's open Park51's doors to the world! by Park51 Community Center

    1st exhibit at Park51 Community Center. NYChildren Exhibit includes photos of children from over 170 countries, living in NYC.

    • 101% funded $70,722 pledged
    • 301 backers
    • Funded Aug 10, 2011
  4. on August 10, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #8

    $69,212 of $70,000 with 4 Hours to Go !!!

    We are within a 1000 dollars of our goal and wish to thank everyone who has pledged and of course ask for one more shout out to your network to let people know that the goal is within reach.  With one more kind shout the exhibition of NYChildren at Park51 will be funded and production will begin!

    Thank you!!

    The Park51 Team

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        Samia El-Moslimany on August 10, 2011

        woot! WooT! mA! mA! mA!


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  5. on August 9, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #7

    $63,007!! and 28 hours to go.

    Thank you all very much for your generous pledges. We are feeling increasingly confident and hope you are too. Please spread the word and consider increasing your pledge so we can reach our goal and get on with building a beautiful exhibition.

    The NYChildren Photography Project is about many things including building community, a quest and numbers. With that, if every one of our 229 backers, including you!!, increased their pledge by $30.57 we'd hit 70k and be on our way!!

    Here are three photographs that will be part of the exhibit. Lola from Czech Republic in Brooklyn, Nur Azmina (with Mom) from Brunei in Manhattan and Mandisa from Botswana in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

    Many thanks from the Park51 team!

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  6. on August 8, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #6

    $59,906 !!! 85% funded and only 56 Hours to go!

    As of this writing we are up to $59,908!!

    A quick and urgent note: Let's reach our goal by sharing the status of our campaign with your family, friends, and network. Encourage them to pledge. The goal is achievable. We are incredibly grateful for your support!!

    Thank you!!

    The Park51 Team

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  7. on August 5, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #5

    Pledge

    Dear potential donor and already donor,

    We just received the word that if we raise minimum $20,000 by Wednesday, August 10th, at midnight, we will receive the remainder of the missing sum from a private source. 

    We would thus like to ask you to help us raise the necessary difference - $9,300 by the quickly upcoming deadline. 

    Thank you for your time and effort. We truly appreciate it.

    Best wishes,

    Park51 Team

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        Heather Salomon on August 8, 2011

        Looks like you just made it!! Congrats


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  8. on July 19, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #4

    Party with us this Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 PM

    Live in or near New York City? Come on by for two great musical acts and tasty food. Plus we want to tell you all about our plans for the exhibit this fall. Danny Goldfield will walk you through the space and tell you all about it. See what we're up to. Bring friends, all are welcome. Thanks!

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  9. on July 15, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #3

    Alvin from Finland in upper Manhattan playground

    This photo was recently added to the NYChildren series. The photographer shared, "Sometimes I go back to a folder of photos from a shoot that took place a couple years ago and discover an image that I had previously overlooked. How could I have missed this one!"

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  10. on July 14, 2011
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    Park51 Community Center
    Posted project update #2

    Dear 129 Backers, Thank you!

    This 1 minute video features Toumani from Mali, a true prodigy on the djembe. From 2 years old he plays live and in recording studios with professional musicians. We are happy to share this video and hope you will share our kickstarter link with your friends via email, facebook, twitter, telephone, postcard, whisper, shout . . . http://kck.st/iP4un3 Mention how you support this project and encourage others. Thank you.

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