Open Arms: Social Enterprise for Refugee Livelihoods

A project in Austin, TX by Open Arms Social Enterprise
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Limited-edition art pieces support refugee livelihoods and sustainable manufacturing in Austin, Texas
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Backers: 98
Average Pledge Per Backer: $133

Funded: $12,989 of $10,000
Dates: May 3rd -> May 26th (24 days)
Project By: Open Arms Social Enterprise
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Thank you for helping Open Arms reach our goal! Two more days to add your pledge!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Triple Bottom Line, Part 3: The PROFIT  The traditional business bottom line, PROFIT, takes a more unusual path in a social enterprise like Open Arms. Our profit isn't pulled out, but is redirected into our non-profit operations. Money earned in... (Read More)

WE ARE FUNDED and we THANK YOU!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We are thrilled to announce that, with strong support from you and a generous gift from a matching donor, Open Arms has met our $10,000 Kickstarter goal! We thank you. Your engagement encourages us immensely in our work of helping refugee... (Read More)

Matching pledge offer, this week only!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We truly appreciate the enthusiastic support for our social enterprise. Just for this week, we have a generous donor offering to contribute $1,500 if we can gather $1,500 worth of new pledges by Saturday, May 21st. If you've been waiting to make your... (Read More)

Going strong, but need more support to make our goal!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Triple Bottom Line: The PLANET  When we say that our social enterprise runs a triple bottom line, the planet is the second bottom line we're watching out for (see previous post about our first priority: PEOPLE). Sustainable manufacturing means... (Read More)

Thank you for helping Open Arms get a strong Kickstarter start!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
As we’re celebrating the moms in our lives, what are we thinking about? PB&J sandwiches, bandaids and kisses, happy tears at recitals and graduations? While peanut butter may not be the universal sign of mother's love, there is one thing moms... (Read More)

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