Click the link above to contribute any amount (starting at $5) to help the Silent Barn fund a full-fledged renovation including new sound systems, roof reconstruction, and increased fire safety and security standards.

It’s incredible that through Kickstarter’s method of crowd-sourced funding, a tragic event can become an inspiring opportunity. Sam’s project that I mentioned yesterday was fully funded within 24 hours and they’re now hoping to double their goal. That’s one small example of how quickly good-intentioned ventures can acquire support once organizers send out a thoughtful email to people who could potentially care.