I'm Josh PM, former general manager of the Silver Sprocket publisher and shop. My coworkers and I are being laid off by the owner of the company as they close the shop we work at very suddenly. We're looking to raise money to support ourselves while we search for new jobs and apply for unemployment benefits.

We truly loved serving the roster of Silver Sprocket artists, building community, and curating a unique selection of books and zines. It was a special place, a creative job, and we will miss it deeply.

We have calculated the amount we’re asking for based on what would be approximately two months of wages for each of us. We

We will note: Silver Sprocket is planning to provide us with a severance, which we deeply appreciate, but living in the Bay Area and losing our healthcare and other benefits are difficult hurdles to overcome.

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The crew:

Josh PM is an illustrator, printmaker, bookseller, musician and indie comics enthusiast. They have experience with sales, admin, events organization, distribution, publishing operations, all on top of contract and freelance illustration and fine art drawing and painting. They worked for Silver Sprocket for 9 years, coordinating the staff, buying stock, building displays, and organizing and running artist events!

Sol Cintron is a Massive Nerd, researcher, and avid reader. Has experience with sales (especially bookselling), research, and linguistics. Sol worked in the shop for 5 years and provided essential sass and attitude. Their team building spirit and morale boosting enthusiasm know no bounds.

We also plan to distribute a percentage of money raised to our part time staffers as well, Parker and Chrissy. Both are experienced booksellers, passionate about art and comics, and fantastic coworkers.

Thank you for all the support, even if it's just sharing and boosting the signal, we really appreciate it!