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Jen Ruud

Jen Ruud joined Kickstarter on September 18, 2009

  1. Heritage Works Summer Camp by Friends of Spaulding Court

    Heritage Works offers youth enrichment through African drum and dance. This summer, they're planning a camp in Northeast Detroit.

    Funding Unsuccessful (06/20/2011)
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    Lincoln Street Art Park & Sculpture Garden by Marianne

    Aside railroad tracks at the end of Lincoln n' Trumbull is a cool little space that a fun group of people are turning into an art park.

    • 101% funded $1,470 pledged
    • 44 backers
    • Funded Jun 26, 2011
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    The little sticker that could . . . by eMpyre ramireX

    This little sticker accomplishes amazing things! . . . and its beautiful.

    • 103% funded $1,036 pledged
    • 20 backers
    • Funded Jun 21, 2011
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    Detroit Vs Painting: A Meta Kickstarter by LOVELAND

    A playable painting of a Mortal Kombat-style battle between 2 Detroit-based characters.

    • 100% funded $1,507 pledged
    • 19 backers
    • Funded Jun 11, 2011
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    Detroit & Lodz: Solutions for Post-Industrial Cities (Film) by Philip Lauri

    The film discusses solutions for the re-invention of post-industrial cities told through Detroit, Michigan and Lodz, Poland.

    • 114% funded $11,401 pledged
    • 163 backers
    • Funded May 13, 2011
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    Detroit Swings - Replacing Swings In Detroit Playgrounds by Tom Nardone

    Remember the feeling of freedom a swing delivers. Detroit kids cannot share this memory. The swings wear out without replacement.

    • 377% funded $3,020 pledged
    • 63 backers
    • Funded Apr 18, 2011
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    Four Films for Attention: A Single Barrel Detroit Project by Single Barrel Detroit

    We're embarking on an ambitious 2 month-long film project to shine a light on one of Detroit's most talented bands, Prussia. Join us!

    • 102% funded $5,130 pledged
    • 76 backers
    • Funded Mar 17, 2011
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    DROUGHT: Five Sisters Bring Raw Juice to Detroit by James Sisters

    DROUGHT is a clan of 5 sisters who are eager to bring organic, raw, cold-pressed juice to Detroit's expanding urban oasis.

    • 104% funded $13,092 pledged
    • 151 backers
    • Funded Mar 18, 2011
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    Le Tigre Park by Marianne

    We all know that in this specific time in Detroit there are new ways to achieve realistic, meaningful and fantastic creative projects.

    Funding Unsuccessful (03/18/2011)
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    Detroit Needs A Statue of Robocop! by Imagination Station Detroit

    Build a life-size monument of Robocop in Detroit! Part man, part machine, all crowd funded!

    • 134% funded $67,436 pledged
    • 2,718 backers
    • Funded Mar 26, 2011
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    Generate Energy For Barn Razing & Redevelopment At The Imagination Station In Detroit by Imagination Station Detroit

    Join a non-profit in transforming 2 blighted homes into a public art space and community media center across from the train station in Detroit.

    • 125% funded $2,521 pledged
    • 36 backers
    • Funded Oct 12, 2010
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    The Mower Gang Will Mow A Maze and Labyrinth In One of Detroit's Abandoned Parks by Tom Nardone

    The Mower Gang mows Detroit's abandoned parklands so that kids can play. This project will allow us to mow a free maze and a labyrinth on Nov. 6th.

    • 113% funded $683 pledged
    • 35 backers
    • Funded Oct 16, 2010
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    Detroit GreenDome Phase One: Fabrication & Construction by Detroit Domes

    Grow a geodesic dome greenhouse in Detroit this September! Improve access to fresh food, explore sustainable practices, & inspire innovative thinking.

    • 111% funded $710 pledged
    • 24 backers
    • Funded Sep 15, 2010
  14. Arms Race in the War on Concrete by Friends of Spaulding Court

    In the battle against concrete walls, graffiti artists are a powerful force for good. Boost a group in Corktown, Detroit with a power paint sprayer.

    Funding Unsuccessful (09/11/2010)
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    Detroit GreenDome Match by Friends of Spaulding Court

    Grow a 35' geodesic dome in the heart of Detroit! The dome will increase our neighbors access to food and inspire innovative "off the map" thinking.

    • 291% funded $575 pledged
    • 27 backers
    • Funded Aug 28, 2010
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    Rehab Spaulding Court In Detroit by LOVELAND

    Spaulding Court is a blighted 20-unit apartment complex in Detroit. Friends of Spaulding Court, a community nonprofit, has stepped in to fix it up. <3

    • 105% funded $2,102 pledged
    • 26 backers
    • Funded Aug 16, 2010
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    The Lifesize Mousetrap makes it's way to Detroit, Pittsburgh, New York, & Austin! by lifesize mousetrap

    The Lifesize Mousetrap needs your help getting to the Detroit & NYC Maker Faire along with a few other stops along the way, inspiring kids of all ages

    • 104% funded $6,880 pledged
    • 202 backers
    • Funded Aug 06, 2010
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    LOVELAND Season 2 Pre-Game: The Legend of The Ghost Inches by Jerry Paffendorf

    Warning! There have been reports of strange phenomenon in the Greater Detroit Metro Complex. Ghost inch threat level: rainbow. Catch these $1 inches!

    • 355% funded $1,779 pledged
    • 110 backers
    • Funded Mar 10, 2010
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    LOVELAND Round 8: To Inchfinity & Beyond! by Jerry Paffendorf

    $1 square inches of land in Detroit. Real land made super simple, fun, cheap, social and creative. Constantly evolving.

    • 33,600% funded $336 pledged
    • 8 backers
    • Funded Dec 25, 2009
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    LOVELAND Round 2: You've Got Inches In Detroit! by Jerry Paffendorf

    LOVELAND will be a million square inches of real space in Detroit, Michigan that can be purchased & created on physically or virtually for $1 an inch.

    • 117% funded $1,179 pledged
    • 48 backers
    • Funded Sep 19, 2009