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Here's to the Next 25 Years!


Thanks to our honorary hosts, our presenters, our wonderful emcee Isaac Fitzgerald, and everyone who attended our 25th Anniversary Celebration. Cheers!
 

Your support helped us raise over $120,000 to continue to help bookstore and comic shop owners and employees.


If you bought a ticket but missed the event (or just want to rewatch it) you can watch the recording as many times as you like through September 16, 2021. Access the Forj platform using your login and password.
 

If you bought a ticket bundle, your limited edition commemorative merchandise will be delivered to you by the beginning of September.

Questions? Email kera@bincfoundation.org

Look for Binc’s Survey Sept. 8 – 22


We want to know what you think and how Binc could be serving you better. Look for our survey between Sept. 8 and 22, share your thoughts and help us get the word out to bookstore and comic shop owners and staff. We’ll be mailing survey information to stores and watch our social media and website for how to participate.

Show off your Ci9 Pride

 

Are you ready for Children’s Institute (Ci9), held virtually August 30 - September 1, 2021? All proceeds from the sale of Ci9 merchandise are being donated to Binc! 

 

Get your t-shirt, sweatshirt, or book tote today and have your real-life souvenir from the second virtual Children’s Institute! Merchandise on sale through September 8.

 

https://design.tshirtchampions.com/ci9/shop/home

See you at the Show


Trade shows and Comic cons will be virtual, in person, or a blend of the two. No matter how you participate, be sure to visit Binc's booth. Stay tuned for news from Binc and your regional trade associations for trade show and convention information.

Binc Achieves GuideStar Platinum Certification for 2021 

 
Binc has received 2021 Platinum Certification on GuideStar. The Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency is recognized as the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world's largest source of nonprofit information.

Visit Binc’s profile at https://www.guidestar.org/profile/38-3279018

Program Update from Kit & Kate

 

Resources: Rental Assistance


The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has housing assistance information available in Spanish and English.

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/es/coronavirus/asistencia-hipotecas-y-viviendas/protecciones-arrendatarios/encuentre-ayuda-para-pagar-renta-y-servicios/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SpanishRAFT

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/find-help-with-rent-and-utilities/

You Helped A Bookseller Prevail After A Hurricane


One bookseller who owns a thriving bookstore housed in a turn-of-the-century building in a charming town on the Atlantic coast almost met their match in Hurricane Florence, which put their store's future in jeopardy.


Read about how you and their community helped them prevail once the storm passed.. And subscribe to our Monthly Stories to get to know the people you are helping us help.
 

It's hurricane season.


Check your disaster plan, restock any needed supplies, and be safe.

Bookstore or comic shop owners and employees, if you are facing a financial emergency due to hurricanes, wildfires, floods or other disasters, Binc is ready to help.
https://www.bincfoundation.org/assistance/#assistance-form

Make sure your store is ready for any disaster. Download your checklist and find many other resources at:  https://www.bincfoundation.org/resources/
"I am so grateful for the support that my business partner and I received for our shop. The pandemic greatly impacted our ability to secure our storefront last year so we had to transition to e-commerce only while we were waiting for another opportunity to secure a storefront. We managed earlier this spring to secure a space and were building the business up but just lost that to gentrification. We were nervous about what the next few months would hold when we became aware of the support Binc offers. They helped keep a roof over our heads while we are close to securing a new place for our shop."

– A comic store owner you helped**
**Quotes may be edited for length, clarity and to help preserve confidentiality.

Binc is Here for You

If you are a bookstore employee, comic shop employee, or store owner who is facing an unexpected financial hardship, please contact us. Binc may be able to help.
 

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