To Catch the Sun 🌞

A project in Arcata, CA by Lonny Grafman
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A book of inspiring stories of communities coming together to harness their own solar energy, and how you can do it!
Backers: 440
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46

Funded: $20,376 of $9,000
Dates: Jul 28th -> Aug 27th (30 days)
Project By: Lonny Grafman
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Latest News

Last day - Incredible ride - Free perks for all!

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear wonderful backer, The last time I wrote here 200 of you have brought us to over 150% funded. And now, with just 16 hours left to go, we are at over 400 backers and over 200% funded! That means that you will all be receiving the following stretch... (Read More)

Over 200 backers and 150%, plus a bonus video from a supporter

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello wonderful backers, It has been a lovely ride so far. We are in a little bit of a lull leading into the last week, and I am fairly confident that our last week will get big! So far over 200 of you have brought us to over 150% funded. Our first... (Read More)

Halfway mark and over $12,000 so far!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello wonderful backers!Β  We are halfway through our campaign, and we are at 135% of our first goal and over 2/3 of the way to our first stretch goal.Β  We appreciate all 181 of you and are excited for you to have this book in your hands! Speaking... (Read More)

FULLY FUNDED! In under 1 week.

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Kickstarter Supporters, I am humbled to announce that we just surpassed our first goal and are now fully funded in just under 1 weekβ€”and, we have 3 more weeks to go!Β  Our first stretch goal is at a total of $18,000. If we can hit that goal,... (Read More)

100 strong!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all. We just passed out first 100 supporters taking more power into their own hands. Please keep spreading the work. It's working!Β  We have some more perk ideas to share with everyone, no mater what level. I am excited to tell you all more... (Read More)

We are now a coveted Kickstarter: Projects we Love!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Day 4 is off to a lovely start with a beautiful email from Kickstarter announcing that they have selected us as a "Project We Love". #ProjectWeLove Thank you for helping make this happen. Please keep spreading the word to help us get fully funded... (Read More)

Thank you. A smaller graphic. And we passed $6k for almost 70% of our minimum funding goal!

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Day two has been really rewarding. We are now at $6,269 towards our minimum goal of $9,000. We are also in the top five of popular kickstarter non-fiction books!Β  One of you asked for a smaller graphic to share, and I thought others might want it as... (Read More)

What a day! Thank you for all your exciting support.

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This has been an exciting day. I have enjoyed getting to hear some of your stories and intentions with the book. It has been a long 19 hours, and I am excited to see what the next 5 or 6 hours bring (as I go to sleep). As of now, we are at $4,999... (Read More)

Ummm....WOW! $3k

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
You are all so amazing. We just passed the $3,000 mark! This is so exciting. I have a small group of friends with me promoting the book for my birthday and we are all celebrating.Β  PS Please let me know if you have any questions or want any other... (Read More)

Wow! We are already past $1,000!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! This is an incredible birthday so far. We are hoping to get close to our $9,000 goal on day 1, so we can start working on our awesome stretch goals next!  (Read More)

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