"This letter is being written under the most dire of circumstances. Three young activists from the University of Minnesota have spent their entire summer working - unpaid - more than full time to put on an event known as "Ripple Effect", set to take place on September 2nd. At this point in time, they are approximately $40,000 dollars short in their budget, but instead of giving up - they are pushing ahead. They know that this event is worth the risk - which is why they need your help. The three of them have already singlehandedly raised over $25,000 dollars, but at two weeks out - a number of their funding sources have fallen through, so they are relying on your contribution. If they can get 2,000 people to donate $20 a piece - they will reach their goal."
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(Ripple Effect). Beyond the Convention, Beyond Partisanship. A daylong festival propelling a new wave of progressive action outside the RNC.
September 2nd, 2008, 12:30-7pm
Minnesota State Capitol Lawn, St. Paul, MN
Featuring Michael Franti, Anti-Flag, Dead Prez, Wookie Foot w/ Matisyahu, Medea Benjamin (co-founder of CODEPINK and Global Exchange), Will Steger (arctic explorer and global warming activist), I Self Divine, B. Dolan and Prolyphic, Tru Ruts showcase, the Sustainable Living Roadshow, and more.
On September 2nd 2008, almost 10,000 people will gather at the Minnesota State Capitol Mall to engage in trainings, education, community building, music and art in the name of positive social and environmental change.
With the attention of the nation on St. Paul, RIPPLE EFFECT will go beyond the convention and beyond partisanship to further the already burgeoning global movement for sustainability, justice and equality.
Organized by Substance, a young nonprofit founded by three progressives in their early 20's, RIPPLE EFFECT will create partnerships with a diverse team of local and national organizations to provide a catalyst that will unite activists, engage youth and demonstrate positive action.
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