08/03/2020
Invitation to support Classroom Alive Madison / Chicago
When we walk, we have the opportunity to do things a bit differently, to walk our own ways, to discover the complexities of each other and who we are. Instead of flattening our financial situation by choosing a set amount of money that we each need to ‘pay’ to join the walk, we are leaning into a more considered, intentional contribution model, inviting each other to consider our own economic situation and how it could relate to the walk.
One of our intentions in this walk is to serve the larger picture of what it means to be human, and to support people in having their needs met so they have the space be themselves. As you consider what to contribute, consider how you might serve this intention too.
If you have some more ability to contribute financially, you might be able to be a really important part of this Classroom Alive journey being able to happen in the way it is intended, for others to be supported in having their needs met, and in this opportunity to redistribute some funds towards this really burgeoning project right now. This wondrous walk may be needing your support, financial and otherwise, to be all it is trying to be in this moment.
If you have a moderate ability to contribute financially, you might be able to be really key to supporting yourself and others in the group to have their needs met, and in this opportunity to be part of stabilizing the project. The walk will grow and be nourished by your contribution, and will support journeyers in their day-to-day needs on the walk.
If you have little or no ability to contribute financially, we are so grateful you are here inviting the community to support you strive for your becoming! You are contributing so much to this journey, helping the project stay grounded in working class roots and intentions, and to make sure you personally have the money you need in the longer-term to live your life. You being able to be safe, well and taken care of is more important than being able to give heaps of money to the project.
When you share your money with us, we want to be responsible and really consider what it means for us as a collective to now steward this money together with healthy frameworks. How might we respect your generosity, how might your contribution best serve the collective needs and aspirations, and serve the growing of grassroots community here in Chicago?
We invite you to consider how to be generous towards Classroom Alive Chicago’s becoming, financially or otherwise. Can you give us advice or your thoughts? Help spread the word, invite friends, connect us with local initiatives, help fundraise? If you won’t be with us in person, can you let us know how our journey in Chicago can support, inspire and enliven your work? We are looking forward to sharing the stories with you!
We are figuring out a cost breakdown but any contributions, from $5 to $50000000000 would all be so appreciated.
We are welcoming contributions in any range, knowing that all are welcome to join or support from afar, regardless of financial means!
We would be happy to talk about this if it could help you or if you need clarification.
Thank you for reading our invitation, considering your personal situation, and understanding a bit of our anticipated costs. We will spend the money on food and some camping supplies to sustain us for the walk. Whatever extra donation money we have will be donated to charity.
Here is the link to donate money
Go to paypal.me/UrbanFirstAid and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
