It's Not Potato Salad, It's A Film About Ending Homelessness

A project in St. Louis, MO by Thomas Harvey
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A series of videos giving voice to the homeless negatively impacted by our justice system.
Backers: 63
Average Pledge Per Backer: $34

Funded: $2,127 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 8th -> Aug 7th (30 days)
Project By: Thomas Harvey
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Latest News

STORY TEASER #1

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
7 more days to go!! Thank you so much to everyone who has backed us so far! The support has been overwhelming.  Below, Nicole Bolden, an ArchCity Defenders client, discusses her municipal court experiences and how the criminalization of her poverty... (Read More)

Thank you!!!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Huge SHOUT OUT to our 58 backers! We're off to an awesome start ($2,081!!!!), and we couldn't do this without you. Can't wait to make these videos a reality. We were so excited we admittedly posted about you on social media...  (Read More)

Client Story #2

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
75% of jail inmates who were homeless a year before incarceration showed symptoms of mental health issues. On their own, the Courts are limited to a kind of “catch and release” program that never addresses the underlying cause of the behavior.... (Read More)

Another Example of Our Collaborative Efforts: BEACH Project

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
ArchCity Defenders works with the City of St. Louis' Homeless Services Division, the Continuum of Care and others to achieve its longterm goals to get folks off the street and into the housing, treatment and jobs they need to get back on their feet.... (Read More)

Over $1800 and 55 backers!!! Thanks so much. Plus, here's an example of the work we do.

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone for helping us so far.  We are at 12% of our funding goal and still getting new backers each day.  We are trying to produce these videos to give our clients a voice and raise awareness of the difficulties they face each day. ... (Read More)

Our KickStarter Made the News!!!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The RiverFront Times, who has written about ACD in the past, published another article about our campaign today.  Please post and share if can.  Let's keep moving towards funding these important awareness raising films!  (Read More)

Where we are after one day.

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 13 backers who have given $697 in one day! Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. Let's keep it going. If you want to help us spread the word, we've attached images for FB profile picture and cover photo explaining our campaign... (Read More)

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