Open Book Moments: Month of January - be gone! Turning negatives into positives...

Since I my last post earlier this month, January 5th, we have faced one of the most difficult months. Perhaps a series of bad luck? Misfortune, you say? Did I open an umbrella indoors or break a mirror by accident? Whatever the case, it was a dark month for us. On the 5th of January, our studio space for Reclamation Art + Furniture was broken into. Not just any break in, the thieves actually cut a hole in our building! Yes, a hole! I’ll provide a picture below. Not only did these guys cut a hole, they stole about $6k (we’re thinking it’s closer to $7k now) worth of Steve’s tools for our business. Basically, our livelihood was taken. We filed police reports and did all the appropriate things one would do in this situation even posting a little rant on Facebook. Well, with that Facebook rant something wonderful and positive happened. People took notice and wanted to help. A local writer for Sacramento news shared our story of the robbery which in turn lit a fire under us to complete our Kickstarter Project for The Bike Valet . After launching our Kickstarter Project, we had some very kind and gracious friends come together and offer to help us get on our feet with hosting a Fundraiser last Monday evening. Roughly 60 people showed up to support our project by showing up, purchasing raffle tickets, bidding on silent auction items and sharing their compassionate hearts with us. The majority of the people in attendance we had never met and seeing so many people wanting to help us, whom they had never met, filled my heart. It was incredibly humbling and helped put my faith back into people in such an awful situation. We are so grateful to our good friends, Armando and Thomas, for coming together to put on the event for us at Mayahuel Restaurant in Downtown Sacramento. Mayahuel was kind enough to us to host the event in such short notice while offering wonderful service and donations. So now, I sit here able to type without tears, feeling the love! We look forward to the day where we can be the ones helping another family out in a time of need.

As we approach the final 8 days for funding, we would be so grateful if you could check out our story about our Kickstarter Project (<--that’s a live/safe link that will take you right to it). Please do share the link on any social media platform you may use. We are 74% funded on an amazing product and need your help to spread the word!

Thank you to ALL that have been there every step of the way with support, sharing, pledging, and getting us closer to our goal! Check out the updates and the WORLDWIDE press The Bike Valet has received! It’s incredibly humbly as much as it is an honor!