Jimmy  Darts

SB Mowing

Pattie Gonia

Little Miss Flint

Kalina Silverman / @makebigtalk on Instagram

The Dogist

Samuel Weidenhofer

Patriotic Kenny Foundation

Peter Bond

That Good News Girl

Ben Saunders - Flawless Cleaning

Flavor Flav

Ask Uncle Jack

Amy Jandrisevits

FowlMouthFarmer

Tess Bohne

Latonja and Taylor Richardson

Officer Richard Craig

John Wolfe

Khloe

<div><strong>Protect This Outdoor Legacy Before It’s Too Late</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>For decades, Quinn Lake has been a place to connect with nature, with each other, and with something bigger. But unless we act by <strong>May 20</strong>, we could lose it <strong>forever</strong>.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>The Ontario Teachers’ Federation is selling the land. Every dollar will go toward purchasing the property, covering legal fees, and creating a nonprofit that ensures Quinn Lake remains a sanctuary for teachers, families, and the wider community.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Let’s protect the place where memories are made.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><strong>Why This Matters:</strong>
</div>
<div>For nearly <strong>60 years</strong>, the <strong>Quinn Lake Campground</strong> has been more than just a campsite - it’s been a cherished gathering place for families, friends, and entire communities. Generations have camped here, forging lifelong memories, teaching outdoor education, and supporting local businesses.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>In <strong>1959</strong>, the land was entrusted to the <strong>Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF)</strong> with the intent of serving the community and preserving Ontario’s natural beauty. Today, the campground faces permanent closure as part of a broader decision about the land’s future.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>While we understand that circumstances and priorities can evolve, the potential sale of this land raises important questions about how treasured community spaces are protected and preserved. The closure of Quinn Lake would have a lasting impact on <strong>local schools, seasonal staff, small businesses, and the families who return year after year.</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>We believe there’s still an opportunity to shape a positive outcome - one where this special place continues to serve the public, in partnership with those who care deeply about its future.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><strong>How the Funds Will Be Used:</strong>
</div>
<div>This campaign originally set out to raise funds to support legal and organizational efforts. As the situation has evolved, we are now focused on raising <strong>as much as possible</strong> to support a <strong>competitive bid to acquire the campground.</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>All funds will continue to be used solely to advance this mission, with updates made to reflect the current phase of the effort:
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<ul>
<li><strong>Legal Counsel &amp; Representation</strong> - To help structure the legal partnership and oversee the sale process <em>(updated from originally challenging the sale)</em>
</li>
<li><strong>Co-op and Business Structure Setup</strong> - To establish a limited partnership for placing a formal bid and subsequent non-profit to operate the campground <em>(updated to reflect acquisition readiness)</em>
</li>
<li><strong>Buffer &amp; Unexpected Costs</strong> - To cover legal, administrative, or operational needs during bid preparation and beyond <em>(no change)</em>
</li>
<li><strong>Additional Funds</strong> - To contribute directly toward placing a competitive offer and securing Quinn Lake’s legacy <em>(especially valuable if you're not buying a share - every donation helps)</em>
</li>
</ul>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>We remain committed to <strong>full transparency</strong>, and all funds will be directed toward <strong>protecting and preserving Quinn Lake</strong> in alignment with the campaign’s original intent.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><strong>How You Can Help:</strong>
</div>
<div>We need you to <strong>act fast and responsibly</strong>. The timeline is short, but we are committed to following due diligence in making a thoughtful, community-led purchase.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>If you are interested in <strong>investing</strong> in the future of Quinn Lake, please check out <a href="https://quinnlakecommunity.com/investors/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the investor section of our website</a>.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Not in a position to invest? <strong>Every donation - no matter the size - helps move us closer to our goal.</strong> You can also support the effort by <strong>sharing this campaign</strong> with others who care about preserving public spaces for future generations.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><strong>Together, we can SAVE Quinn Lake.</strong>
</div>

Save Quinn Lake: Let’s Buy It Back for Future Generations

Our community is mourning the loss of Mel Baggs, writer and activist, who passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2020. <br /><br />Mel's loved ones need help to preserve Mel's writings and artwork, ship treasured items and family heirlooms to the people sie would want them to go to, and take care of other expenses related to hir death. Right now our most urgent needs are: <br /><br />* Hiring movers to move Mel's personal items out of hir apartment, dispose of items that won't be needed, and store personal belongings until they can safely be sorted through<br />* Hiring a medical disposal company to move anything that can't be safely disposed of by traditional movers<br />* Shipping family heirlooms to their intended recipients<br />* Helping to care for Mel's beloved cat, Igor<br /><br />Any excess donations will be used for a memorial fund to continue Mel's work.<br /><br />Donations will be managed by Laura Tisoncik. <br /><br />Mel's Obituary in the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/mel-baggs-influential-blogger-on-disability-and-autism-dies-at-39/2020/04/29/bbb0fdd2-8a24-11ea-ac8a-fe9b8088e101_story.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Post</a> <br />Mel's Obituary in the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/health/mel-baggs-dead.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Times</a> <br />Mel's <a href="https://cussinanddiscussin.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blog</a>

Remembering Mel Baggs

In early 2017, I ordered a batch of FIGHT FASCISM stickers from a print shop and offered to send some to anyone who wanted any, free of charge. Hundreds of people requested them the first day, then thousands  more, and by mid-2018 I had sent out nearly twenty thousand stickers to people in all fifty states and almost two dozen foreign countries.<br /><br />And now I'm starting it up again. Anyone who wants stickers can have a handful for free, for as long as I can manage it. If you want more than a handful, or you want to help the project keep going, kick in a few bucks and I'll keep sending them out. (Donating at a rate of at least 50 cents per sticker should be enough to make this sustainable, depending on what percentage of people chip in, but less than that is absolutely fine too.)<br /><br />The money received will go first toward buying and giving out more stickers to meet ongoing demand, and then to buying beers for the friends who help me stuff envelopes and underwriting whatever projects I come up with next.<br /><br />Oh, and if you'd like to request stickers, click <a href="https://forms.gle/1hdUvTMp54qwrs2VA">here</a> .<br /><br />Thanks for your support!

Alison Spyker

Alison Spyker

What they care about

Featured causes

Badges

Amplifier

About me