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Build unity: Be a force for BOLD POSITIVITY

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Close friendships are crumbling on social media over differing viewpoints.
Family members have stopped speaking to each other over misunderstandings.
Coworkers are letting friction get in the way of accomplishing great things.

It's time to DO something about it.

Whether online or in-person, conversations have become minefields. Respecting different viewpoints and finding common ground has somehow morphed into disloyalty. Negativity and polarization are increasing at an alarming rate.

We must turn the conversation around before irreparable damage is done.

Driven to help enable healthier and more positive exchanges and heal damaged and broken relationships, we want to create a place where people learn about conflict resolution and find support – especially with the current climate of division and fear.

We envision a place where participants can:
¤  connect with others
¤  find resources and support to help them stand up – – for others who are being bullied online
¤  learn how to de-escalate tense conversations effectively
¤  communicate each other rather than just talk each other

The name of this place is BēFor.

Learn more about why we’re building the BēFor community:
Watch our concept video.



We need help from people just like you who want to be a force for bold positivity and help others:

¤  see the good in each other
¤  remember the reasons they built a relationship or friendship in the first place
¤  focus on the positive things they share rather than their differences
¤  heal damaged and broken relationships

The need is URGENT. Please help us meet our goal by September 30.

Cyberbullying and online trolling are becoming more hostile and more frequent every day. NOW is the time to help us build the BēFor educational resource and community. We are so grateful for the many people who have already contributed to making BēFor a reality. But we need YOUR support, too. We appreciate every contribution – no matter how small.

Here's what your contribution will help us achieve:

¤ Phase 1 Community Buildout
A secure online community and membership functionality with tools, resources, and information to facilitate healthier conversations. Curated and original content that educates participants on how to de-escalate and even resolve conflict. We have already procured a significant amount of donated labor to build the community.
Already procured: $8,000
Remaining estimated cost: $4,500

¤ Video Shoot and Production
A 2-3 minute video for a social media campaign to launch the community and attract new participants. It will tell a powerful story of people in conflict who resolve their differences. Includes scriptwriting, professional videographer shoot, talent, editing, and production.
Estimated ost: $6,400

¤ Social Media Campaign
To promote new video with Facebook and LinkedIn campaigns. Includes post boost and carousel advertising budgets. (Creative development donated.)
Estimated cost: $830

¤ Basic Volunteer Coordination and Start-up Costs
Includes one-year subscription to online virtual meeting tool for volunteer coordination/planning purposes and other start-up tools and costs.
Estimated cost:  $810

Join us today. And help change the world one conversation at a time.
We are the BēFor team. Learn more.

Organizer

Sharon Meyer
Organizer
Shakopee, MN

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