Hey folks -
This is the FOSS Responders group I mentioned during the board meeting. In
addition to providing organizations with financial support (which the PSF
will be applying for), they are also supporting individuals through
something similar to a grants program (I am volunteering on the individual
grants team!).
I think it is a great idea to share the below communication with our
community. Does anyone have any issues or concerns?
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Joshua …
[View More]R. Simmons <josh.simmons(a)opensource.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 4:49 PM
Subject: Passing along a message to PSF-supported communities?
To: Ewa Jodlowska <ewa(a)python.org>
Hi Ewa, it's so nice to see you on the FOSS Responders calls! I was *over
the moon* to hear that PSF has gone from pulling $600K out of reserves down
to under $200K.
I'm working on the FOSS Responders outreach team and we're trying to get
the word out to as many projects and communities as possible about the
opportunity. I don't know if this is a good fit for you to pass along, but
if it is, here's some pre-baked copy we put together that you can use :o)
--
COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives including our projects, community
members and organizations. We encourage you to seek support from FOSS
Responders <https://fossresponders.com/>, who can help you and your
community:
-
Connect with funders via the May 22nd FOSS Funders event
<https://opencollective.com/foss-responders/events/virtual-funding-event-q2-…>
.
-
Amplify your crowdsourcing campaigns
<https://fossresponders.discourse.group/t/foss-crowdfunding-campaigns-that-n…>
.
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Gain access to emergency funds via the FOSS Responders Fund. Apply today.
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfncGLt7NQZIsFftsVJ-9upsXx7gYaJwJM…>
-
Recruit volunteers
<https://fossresponders.discourse.group/t/foss-matchmakers-a-place-to-place-…>
to help with your project.
-
Get access to online community event guides
<https://fossresponders.discourse.group/t/curated-list-of-remote-event-plann…>
.
*Note: you may need to sign up for Discourse to post your funding or talent
needs.
We hope you will take advantage of this new initiative. Thank you for
taking such care of your community during these challenging times.
With gratitude,
FOSS Responders
--
Josh Simmons (he/him), VP at Open Source Initiative (Tax ID 91-2037395)
@joshsimmons <http://twitter.com/joshsimmons> | josh(a)opensource.org |
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