A Chance to Work: Help Expand Phoenix Woodworking

A project in Lawrence, KS by Shining Mountain Adams
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Backers: 620
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $42,058 of $30,000
Dates: Aug 20th -> Sep 19th (30 days)
Project By: Shining Mountain Adams
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Latest News

Incredible

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Around 7:00 AM tomorrow, this chapter in Phoenix Woodworking will be done. The new chapter will begin from where the last left off. This new chapter looks like a lot of fun! Thank you all SO MUCH! If you would have asked me a couple of weeks ago, I... (Read More)

How Far We Have Come.

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it. We hit the finish line. SO many people have joined us in this, and so much support has come out of this, I am just floored. We went from virtually unknown, to becoming part of a HUGE group of individuals all sharing the common goal of... (Read More)

59 Hours, and $2,400 to Go!

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, We just did an interview with a local television channel, (Channel 4, WDAF TV Kansas City) and it felt pretty good! (It will air locally at 9:00 PM central tonight) We are almost down to the last day of the campaign, and we still have... (Read More)

3 Days and 5K

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all- Thank you!!! We are now close to the finish line of this campaign, and the beginning of hiring new employees, and getting your rewards sent to you! There are 3 days left, and almost $5K left to raise. We can do this!  Our campaign has... (Read More)

Word is Out

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We are 75% funded! We have a little under 6 days left to go, and I think we are going to make it. Fingers still crossed since anything can happen! Word is out about this Kickstarter. I have received a few phone calls from folks looking for work, and... (Read More)

Gratitude

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
In my time living a sober life, I have learned to focus on gratitude as a method of dealing with stress, and keeping focus. Gratitude is a powerful thing, and it is easy to forget. Sometimes I have to take a deep breath and search my mind for... (Read More)

70% and All Is Well

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
So- Thanks to each of you, we are now 70% funded, with 8 days to go! Thank you. We have seen 130 new pledges in the last 48 hours, and they are all welcome. Music to our ears!!! Deepak Chopra and Kristen Bell both spoke up on our behalf, and we... (Read More)

Kristen Bell is Onboard!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone- I just want to let you all know that Kristen Bell is on board to help! She has posted an Instagram story stating that she will match any contributions to the campaign, so, if you were planning on changing your pledge, or a friend was... (Read More)

17K and All is Well!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Good News! A bunch of great things have been happening. We are at more than 56% of our goal, and over $17K funded! It has been our best day yet. Kickstarter shared our post to their homepage and your shares are working!! If we make $1.5K per day... (Read More)

41% and Sweatiing

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends of Phoenix. We are SO grateful and humbled by your support and belief in this project! We are in this to win this 100% We are also facing our own kind of second chance right now. this next few days mean everything to our success. We now... (Read More)

40% Funded and 12 Days Left!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
So the holiday weekend was kinda slow. Now we are working double time to get that beautiful momentum back, and it seems like it is working! We are at 40% of our goal, with only 12 days to go. But remember- Kickstarter is an "all or nothing" platform,... (Read More)

202 Backers, 34% Funded!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We have released the glowing-eyed panthers, which have been making a splash on Instagram! (These panthers will be available for each of you that want them, no matter when you pledged) Soon we will unleash some more really cool stuff for all of our... (Read More)

1/3rd of the way!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
YAYAYA!!!! We are now officially one-third of the way to our goal. We are a little behind, but still very poised to succeed. Here is where the real push starts...  I just gotta say- To ALL you early supporters. You have set the stage for something... (Read More)

Happy 3-Day Weekend

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hope you all have been having a wonderful 3-Day weekend, and getting some much needed rest! Everyone at Phoenix Woodworking is benefitting from a few nights of good sleep. We have been doing some creative stuff for our next round of social media... (Read More)

27%!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all- We are at 27 percent funding now, meaning we are more than a quarter of the way to our goal! We are a quarter funded, and a quarter closer to hiring new people to help us make your rewards! Things have quieted down for the holiday weekend... (Read More)

With Optimism

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
With optimism, we can make things happen that would never have happened without optimism.  I just want to say thank you to all you fellow optimists here. This isn't just some cheery saying, this is optimism with real impact. Actual, tangible... (Read More)

22 Days!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 22 days left in our campaign, not 122 days. I had a little typo in the last update. Oops! I guess it is time for bed! HAHAHA! -S  (Read More)

Ever Onward!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We almost to 27% of our goal, with 22 days left in the campaign! We can do it! I was just thinking about adding some more prizes to the list. What do you guys think? We have held back a couple of super special items... Remember, you can always change... (Read More)

The Edge of Our Seats

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
So- I am on the edge of my seat. I currently work days for a Renovation company here in Lawrence, KS, and I am only able to check my emails (and this Kickstarter)  when I wake up, during lunch, then at 4:30 when I am done. It makes for a bit of... (Read More)

Your Kickstarter

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone! I would like to take this opportunity to let you guys know how much I appreciate all the messages and comments we have been getting. Want to change your tier level? Want to change your reward? Just comment, or send a message. I am... (Read More)

Share the Excitement!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We are still ahead of the game here, but We would really love to make it over 6K today. We only need about $145 dollars to get there, One of the cool things about Kickstarter is the drama of its "all or nothing" format. It keeps people... (Read More)

100 Backers!!!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! We have made a significant dent in our goal today- We have reached 100 backers!!! Tell your mother! Tell your friends! Tell anyone who might care! This thing is FOR REAL!!!! THANK YOU!!!! -S  (Read More)

Thank you!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This has been wonderful. I have seen names from my past, and new friends, lining up to contribute to Phoenix Woodworking's next phase. I can't express how cool it is to see all this support- And we've only just begun!!! -S  (Read More)

So Close to 10%!!!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much. We are approaching a milestone. We are SUPER close to hitting our 10% mark, at $3K. Just $213 to go!  ALso- FYI- When we do our little giveaways (hint- giveaway coming soon) on social media, you are still eligible to win, even... (Read More)

Great Start!

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Great start, everyone! At more than 2K, we are already ahead of the curve. We are still at that stage where it all feels unreal, like, anything could happen. Know someone who digs Social Enterprises?  Share the link with them. We can't wait to get... (Read More)

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