Dear Bindlestiff family, friends, and supporters, 

Join us in a global generosity movement to address this global crisis. #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of unity and giving. But whether you donate today or at some point in the future, whether you donate your time, money, or goods, please let this spirit of unity carry us through this struggle. The only way we can get through this is together. 

Since the start of the shelter-in-place order, Bindlestiff has sought to do as much as we can within our capacity to help our community face this crisis: we donated all of our available cleaning/hygiene supplies (toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, disposable gloves, masks, etc.) to United Playaz, who along with West Bay and Bayanihan Equity Center, distributed them to vulnerable members of the SOMA community. We've donated over $3K to various SOMA-based service orgs, and our online workshops have raised nearly $5k for artists in our community. We have pledged $1K to Arkipelago to purchase books, puzzles, and learning material for seniors to help them cope with the social isolation that comes with sheltering in place. And everyday we are exploring how we as an arts organization can pivot to best serve our community. If you'd like to support our ongoing efforts, you can make a tax-deductible donation at https://www.bindlestiffstudio.org/donate or via Venmo (@Bindle-Stiff).

We also want to lift up the amazing work that so many in our community are doing to address the growing need stemming from this pandemic. We have been so inspired by their dedication - often risking their own safety to help others. They also need donations in order to continue their work, and we hope you can offer them support: