A learning resource to teach what belonging is all about — with many cultures, ethnicities, disabilities, and gender expressions
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Update: sample is being put into production + festive wishes!
11 months ago
– Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 09:49:13 AM
I hope you are enjoying all of the celebrations and festivities that December often brings!
Since I am guessing there won't be much time for you to fill out the fulfillment survey at this time, there will be no pressure to do so during the school break :) If you do receive one (as a few folks will get one to "test" the survey before others), rest assured I will follow up in January with you if you don't have time to complete it. But, by all means fill it out and check it off your list if you can!
The manufacturer is putting the sample into production, after minor issues with transferring currency for the sample abroad (intermediaries can hold funds for quite a while). The manufacturer has been quite helpful. However, unfortunately, this does put timing for the full production order after the Lunar New Year (when the factory closes for a month). Rather than end of February, I have been given a new date for shipping: end of March/early April. I apologize for this inconvenience. I have been planning for the new year shutdown; however, in the end unexpected delays can happen, and currency exchange is one of them.
Thank you for your understanding.
Wishing you a wonderful school break, and the best new year!
Ashley
Kidunified Mission: Inclusion puzzle update + surveys coming...
12 months ago
– Fri, Dec 08, 2023 at 09:23:31 AM
Hi Everyone!
Thanks for reading this message...if your inbox looks anything like mine...there are a lot of festive emails competing for your time. So, once again - thank you!
Update: In the next week or so, you’ll receive an email from Kidunified with a special link to your BackerKit survey. It’s important to respond to your survey as quickly as you can since we need this information to fulfill your rewards.
BackerKit is the integration tool I have been installing, to assist with the backend transition from Kickstarter to Fulfillment.
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like. You don’t have access to this survey link yet, but it will be available soon via email.
Have a great weekend!
Ashley
Great news...we are fully funded! With 85 minutes to go!
12 months ago
– Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 07:37:21 AM
Thank you all so much for backing Kidunified's Mission: Inclusion puzzle for kids! Thanks to your pledges and pre-orders, this beautiful puzzle will be heading into production!
I have already been in contact with the manufacturer to sign off on e-proofs for a sample. You can imagine I will be checking the mailbox very closely in the upcoming weeks!
For the next few days, I will be busy behind-the-scenes integrating software that will allow me to keep updating you through a different platform (specifically for this kind of transition from campaign to post-campaign). It will also allow me to send you a survey to ensure I have the correct mailing address for your puzzles in due course. Additionally, you can stay even more up to date with all things Kidunified (and the many plans I have for the future) on instagram @kidunified!
Your belief in the mission to create puzzles that children feel represented in has truly helped to make Kidunified's mission possible.
With much appreciation,
Ashley
Just Funded
PS Feel free to share this photo on your platforms too!
A little campaign update : 93% backed with 40 hours to go
12 months ago
– Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 06:12:55 PM
Quick update for a chilly (in Ontario, Canada) Monday night... :)
The campaign is now counting down in hours for me rather than days (gulp..!) so, I am really getting excited. I appreciate the emails and messages cheering this campaign onward!
There are so many wonderful people who have been a part of the creation of our latest puzzle, Mission: Inclusion.
I wanted to bring your attention to our Community Review Committee. These folks volunteered their time to help ensure the beautiful illustration represented as many kiddos as possible. The CRC members either they themselves, or their children, identify with the Kidfolk characters. Their input is truly invaluable -- all 8 of them! Kidunified wouldn't be as strong without them! Thank you, CRC!
40 Hours Left to back our Kickstarter Campaign! It is now 93% Funded!
Much thanks to all of you following along,
Ashley
Quote from Kidunified's Mission: Inclusion Puzzle's Community Review Committee Member
Important Message: if you are "Following" the Campaign, you have not "Backed" it
12 months ago
– Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 07:05:50 AM
Two backers each messaged me the other day, to let me know that they thought they had "backed" the campaign; however, the were in fact just "following" it.
The difference is: an email from Kickstarter.
You will receive an email that looks like this, once you have officially backed the campaign. Folks who have "followed" the campaign are not calculated in the funding pledges/as Backers.
Please check for an email like this:
Email you will receive once you have Backed the campaign
Many thanks for this extra step! I believe the vast majority of Backers to Kidunified are new to Kickstarter, so I really appreciate you learning this new method of pre-ordering our amazing puzzle!
We are 80% Funded with 3 Days Left!! Thank you for sharing the campaign with your networks!
