Another thank you and a newspaper article!
Hello generous backers!
Many, many thanks to all of the backers, we're now at 69% of the $5000 goal with 20 days left in the campaign! Every single donation has helped to bring us this far and demonstrates the power of community.
Check out this fabulous article about SSG by Lesley Young published in the Commercial Appeal today:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/may/18/blight-to-beauty/

YAY! please tell all of your friends!
-Thomasin
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Funding period
May 8, 2012 -
Jun 7, 2012
(30 days)
- First created · 6 backed
- Thomasin Durgin 733 friends
- Website: ssgmemphis.com
Pledge $1 or more
22 backers
Your name listed as a backer on our website and a private link to a "video thank you" from the neighborhood kids. (All backers at all levels will receive this.)
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $10 or more
36 backers
Digital file of a small pamphlet story book created by the children. Print the file, then cut and fold according to the enclosed directions to create your book.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $25 or more
20 backers
Handmade thank you card from the children.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $50 or more
28 backers
A large, brightly painted stone with your name permanently displayed in the garden.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $100 or more
9 backers
Guided tour of the garden and an opportunity to meet the neighborhood residents, plus a brightly painted stone with your name permanently displayed in the garden.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $300 or more
0 backers
Bring up to six people of any age to the garden for a private tour and hands-on recycled art project! Refreshments will be provided and everyone will leave with a handmade item. Plus a brightly painted stone with your name permanently displayed in the garden.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $500 or more
2 backers
I will create a sculpture with the kids made from recycled materials and it will be dedicated to you and permanently displayed with a plaque bearing your name.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
Comments
Creator Carole Dennis Cornell on May 21, 2012
Great article, Tomi! I'm really excited about this project that you're doing with the kids. It makes me smile!