<div><strong>Help Us <em>Re-Open</em> Get Lit Books &amp; Things in Moreno Valley, CA!</strong>
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<div><strong>It's Official!</strong>
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<div>Hey Fam!!!! After four (very long) months, we have finally signed the lease for our new location in the Canyon Springs Plaza in MoVal! Yay!!!!!  Finding this place was the first step towards having a long term home. Now, we’re raising funds to help us move into the space. 
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<div>Your support helps cover rent, inventory, supplies, and the real costs of restarting a small, community-based business.
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<div>Every dollar helps!
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<div>• $25 — Stock a Bookshelf
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<div>Helps restock shelves with stories from and for our community.
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<div>• $50 — Build the Space
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<div>Supports the setup, systems, and behind-the-scenes work that brings our new store to life.
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<div>• $95 — Keep Us Open for a Day
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<div>Literally helps keep our doors open for one full day.
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<div>• $150 — Reopening Supporter
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<div>Includes a handwritten thank-you note from Danni &amp; Ruthie.
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<div>• $250 — Community Builder
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<div>Your name on our in-store Supporters Wall + an invite to a private after-hours shopping night.
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<div>• $500 — Community Champion
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<div>All of the above + a personalized book recommendation bundle curated just for you.
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<div>Every gift, at every level, helps us get one step closer to reopening our doors and welcoming everyone back in! 
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<div>Thank you for rocking with us!  Let’s Get Lit. 
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<div><strong>About Us</strong>
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<div>Hi! I'm Danielle, and together with my wife Ruthie, we founded Get Lit Books &amp; Things. Our journey has been anything but ordinary. In July of 2021, during the height of COVID, we celebrated our love with a small wedding ceremony. However, just seven months later, our world was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Ovarian cancer. The rest of 2022 was a tough battle. Thankfully, I received a clean bill of health, but our lives were forever changed.
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<div><strong>Our Dream</strong>
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<div>We realized that life is unpredictable, and if cancer taught us anything, it's that "Someday" may never come. We decided to make our dreams a reality today. Thus, the vision for Get Lit Books &amp; Things was born. We dreamed of creating a bookstore for women, queers, people of color, and bibliophiles alike. A place that shares stories from and for the communities we live in. We wanted a center for community events, a space for learning, sharing, and growing. A fun, safe, welcoming, and celebratory place for all the things that we are!
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<div><strong>Our Ask</strong>
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<div>The first year of any business is the hardest, and we are asking for your support to help us through the first six months.
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<div><strong>Every $95 raised keeps us open one day!</strong>
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<div>We were scheduled to open on June 2, 2024, but on May 15th, our opening was delayed because our building failed inspection through no fault of our own. While the landlord is diligently helping us to move forward, this delay has not only pushed back our dream but has also created an unexpected financial burden.
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<div>We are seeking funds to help us cover the costs for the first six months of operations and to keep the dream alive during our delayed opening. Your support will help us make Get Lit Books &amp; Things a reality and create a vibrant community space for all.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to opening our doors and realizing our dream.
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<li>Please consider donating and sharing our GoFundMe with your network. Your generosity will make a huge difference in bringing Get Lit Books &amp; Things to life. <strong>Every $95 raised keeps us open one day!</strong>
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<li>While we are closed, our online bookstore is open! Purchase a book at <a href="https://www.getlitbooksandthings.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.getlitbooksandthings.com.</a>
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<li>Follow and share on our socials! We can be found on Instagram and Threads @getlitbooksandthings.
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<div>Thank you for believing in us and supporting our vision. Let's Get Lit together!
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<div>Danielle &amp; Ruthie
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