Empower local NYC artists! Help a growing small business.
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You can read a little bit of my story below but let's get down to the nitty-gritty - WHERE WILL YOUR PRECIOUS DOLLARS GO!??
WHY $5,000 !??
- This November I am producing an event at The Bronx Brewery - $3,000 of these dollars will be set aside to cover the Food and Beverage minimum I am contracted to meet. Your donation will help me from going into my own pockets (or into more debt) to cover this amount.
- PAYING MY PEOPLE (and myself!) I am SO STOKED to bring this event to life and I'm OVERJOYED to be able to feature some INCREDIBLE artists. Your donation will help go towards PAYING these wonderful amazing people (and yes myself) some MONEY for giving their time and gifts to this event.
- Some artists are interested in participating in this event but can't make the trek to NYC! Your donation will help lessen the burden of travel costs for those coming from out of town.
- Any money that does not go into bringing this event to life will go towards funding future Anna Makes endeavors LIKE, keeping my website up and running (with some much-needed improvements), making it possible for me to rent space for art classes, allowing me to cover application fees, and help recoup the out-of-pocket cost of supplies.
You can read more about my story and see additional (more vulnerable) cost breakdown details below.
I KNOW there is so much pain in the world right now and there are so many causes that deserve your attention, time and money so if you decide to support this one, well you cannot fathom my gratitude. Raising money is hard, it is vulnerable, it is uncomfortable but I am at a place with my business where I NEED HELP to keep going.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read this.
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My name is Anna! The founder and CEO of Anna Makes! (That feels so weird to say!)
I have been supporting myself via Anna Makes! AND my other small business (a dog walking and pet sitting service providing pet care) here in NYC for going on 3 years now.
Since losing my job in 2022 I have worked for myself with the occasional odd job supplementing my income. I could give you my whole long sob story about how I came to the point of creating this gofundme but I will spare you all the gory details.
The cost of starting and operating two small businesses in this economic climate has taken its toll on my mental health and put significant strain on my relationships but nevertheless the opportunity to support myself is one I am eternally grateful for... and now... unfortunately... I need help continuing.
Your help via a donation of ANY size will make it possible for me to do more than just survive for the first time in a long time, while also making it possible for me to give back to those around me in a way I have been unable to over the last few years.
Your donation will go towards the following;
1.) Bringing a unique ART event to life on November 15th!
I've partnered with a dear friend and the creator of 'Perraneu magazine' to bring a "Live From Here" esque variety show to life at the Bronx Brewery!
Your donation will go towards bringing this event to fruition. Your money will help cover the bar minimum that needs to be made the evening of the event, go towards the cost of bringing in artists from out of state, and make it possible for me to give participating artists a small stipend! Your donation goes directly towards supporting the arts community!
2.) Help me bring painting classes to life!
I have been asked over and over again about doing paint and sip classes/ providing other in-person painting events!
This holiday season I plan to launch this next phase of Anna Makes to fruition. Donations will help me cover the cost of renting space for these experiences.
3.) Cover out-of-pocket costs that I've fronted to keep my business going.
Since its inception, I have paid for the cost of supplies and the additional start-up costs of owning and operating a business from my pocket! Your money will help me keep my website running while giving me the capital needed to improve the site allowing me to further grow this business into a fully functional and flourishing artistic endeavor.
4.) Keep the lights on!
Look let me just be frank. Anything you donate will help me pay my bills and continue to take care of myself.
I know there are FAR more pressing issues in the world right now. This is not an easy thing to ask but I am at a point where I need the help of those around me to keep myself going while navigating this impossible economic climate and the cutthroat job market.
If I have ever bought a ticket, donated a dollar, gotten you a birthday drink, etc... I hope you will consider making a small donation towards this endeavor.
If you cannot donate I completely understand and hope that you might share this fundraiser with your networks!
All the gratitude, Anna MB.
Every donor will receive a very special gift from me!!!
Donations above $500 will receive a FREE custom painting from yours truly!!!
This piece can be any size or style to show you my immense and eternal gratitude!
I will reach out to you after you donate with more information about your piece, but you can also contact me through this fundraiser directly (please reach out to me if you don't hear from me within 24 hrs of donating!)
****Please allow 6 months to a year for me to complete this work of art for you. ****
Organizer
Anna ModicBradley
Organizer
The Bronx, NY