Hi Jon here, I am raising funds to help my attendance to the Institute for a Democratic Future. It helps those interested in making a better future through politics, policy writing, and advocacy learn more about how that all works. This Program takes me to a number of places across Washington State to meet current leaders of change. I learn a number of things from Non-profits involvements in the community to the roles of a City Mayor, to what exactly lobbyists for the Tribal Nations do. I learn the importance of bipartisanship and listening to the problems many people face from a wide array of backgrounds. I don't like asking for help or for funds to make ends meet, but I know i need to be realistic on the fact that i do this at the expense of my daughter and wife's sanity,; and if i can better help cover those costs, I am better set to help them as well. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know I want to help make a better one. There are so many already that have taken up that effort as well. This program is showing me the best ways to be of use to do so.