Support Shared Stories

So by now, if you're at all intrigued by Shared Stories, I hope you’re wondering what you can do to help!

Monetary Support:
Donations are welcome and may be made via cash/check or through PayPal. Your generous gifts allow me to pay for housing, gas, meals, concert venues, and other associated costs of this project. My goal is to keep these performances free to audience members, so your support is vital to achieving that goal. Shared Stories is about cultivating connections with people and I’d love to remove the barrier of cost from the audiences I would like to reach! Here are some expenses to consider:

1. ​Tank of gas- $35
2. Average price of one night in an AirBnb- $70
3. Venue fees- up to $250
4. Per Diem- $40
5. Regular Vehicle Maintenance (since I’ll be driving everywhere!)- $50
6. Promotion (varies depending on venue)

Since this project will take place over the course of the next few years and interest may ebb and flow, maintaining sufficient funds for project organization will be important to create the flexibility to plan ahead for future performances. If you would like to consider a special or recurring contribution that will support the planning for future performances, please contact me via email.

Non-monetary (Moral) Support:
If you’d like to support Shared Stories, but don’t feel responsibly able to contribute financially, never fear! Shared Stories wouldn’t be able to happen without the connections that supporters provide. Here’s how you can help in that way:

1. Subscribe to my newsletter! I’ll be sending regular newsletters sharing my experiences as I live this project. I’m so excited to bring you all along on my journey.
2. Share this project with your people- Activate your networks by sharing my social media announcements, blog posts, calls for assistance, and encouraging people to subscribe to my newsletter. As Shared Stories gets off the ground, I’ll be writing newsletters more often to share my process and to share stories about how it’s going once I begin giving these performances. And please, use hashtag #shared_stories to make the project more searchable on social media.
3. Personal Contacts- If you have contacts in Iowa counties, please pass them along to me. I currently have connections in 70 out of 99 counties, but I always welcome new connections. I plan on using these people as resources for local promotion, ideas for venues, and to get to know each county in ways I only could if I lived there myself.
4. Venue Contacts- I’m still looking for contacts for venues in many counties. I’ve found that establishing personal connections with people often leads to larger audiences and more impact when I give performances. Connecting with people is my passion so I approach coordinating performances in the same way. If you have any contacts yourself or know someone who does, please share!