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Help recruit volunteer writers, storytellers, or consider becoming a sponsor.

Donate to the Project (use this link for donations for less than $500, for larger donations, see below)

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Facing Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked with more than 7,500 volunteers to tell more than 1,500 stories, and has found that those who have a lifetime of experiences often have the best stories. No single story can capture the topic of gun violence, so we’ll collect more than 20 stories that, as a whole, present a mosaic, which will lead to conversation, understanding, empathy, and healing.

The stories will be published in a book available to purchase as a physical or digital copy from Amazon. The stories will also be performed at a local event, and used to inform some type of lasting action.

The Impact of a Story

Each story represents a connection between two people: the storyteller and the listener. The pair will form a bond and produce a story that will be shared with our community.

Stories give us hope. Think about the last time you faced a loss, injustice, illness, or challenge. You likely found hope in the story of someone who faced similar circumstances and made it through. Knowing that we aren’t alone gives us hope.

Facing Project volunteers and audience members are more likely to volunteer, give, and support organizations working to face the topic.

Books! Imagine books at local doctor’s offices, distributed by meals on wheels, in retirement homes, and available to and from stakeholders across our community. Stories will focus on many issues seniors in our communities face and include a list of local resources.

Stories inspire action. A project in Atlanta led to a kiosk at the Atlanta airport educating travelers on how to identify sex trafficking. Kansas State University led a project facing hunger and afterwards started an on-campus food pantry. Projects have led to education campaigns, policy change, and new community-wide initiatives.

With your help this project will contribute to the much-needed conversation about gun violence in our community and lead to initiatives that heal and support those in our community who have been impacted.

Printing Sponsor ($5,000)

Books help carry the message forward beyond the one-on-one conversation and public event. The biggest expense for each Facing Project is the design and printing of these books.

Printing sponsorship will be recognized in the following way:

100 books to you or donated to organization of your choice
Logo on interior sponsor page along with 2 or 3 sentences of description of organizations work in the community
Speaking part at introduction of the project’s event
Mention along with presenting sponsor when featured on local media promoting the event
Social Media shoutouts
Sponsored Facebook ad to reach 25,000 views
Linked logo on project’s homepage
Preferred seating at project event

Community Sponsor ($1,500)

20 books to you or donated to organization of your choice
Logo on interior sponsor page along with 2 or 3 sentences of description of organizations work in the community
Recognition at event
Social Media shoutouts
Linked logo on project’s homepage
Preferred seating at project event

Individual Sponsor ($500)

5 books books to you or donated to organization of your choice
Name listed on sponsor page
Social Media shoutout

Thanks for considering this opportunity to support the Facing Gun Violence: It’s always close to home for someone.

Still have questions? To become a sponsor, visit give.classy.org/gunviolence (for donations of less than $500) or for larger donations please reach out to Kelsey Timmerman, kelsey@facingproject.com or leave a voice mail at 937-423-3517.