Hello and welcome to the very first post of Adam’s Substack! I'm thrilled to embark on this journey with you, sharing stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my creative endeavors—from music and film to game development. But beyond creating art, I believe in using our platforms to support meaningful causes that strive for peace, unity, and the betterment of our communities.
In this inaugural article, I want to highlight several organizations that I deeply care about and encourage you to consider supporting. These causes range from aiding refugees and promoting peace in the Middle East to supporting vital healthcare services, eliminating hunger, and fostering the arts. Your contributions can make a significant impact, and together, we can drive positive change.
1. Promoting Peace and Supporting Refugees
Help Yehya's Family Rebuild Their Lives
My dear friend Yehya Zakaria escaped Gaza under harrowing circumstances and is now rebuilding his life in Egypt with his wife and children. Despite the challenges, Yehya remains a beacon of hope and resilience. To support his family's journey towards a new beginning, please consider donating to his GoFundMe campaign:
Donate to Help Yehya's Family Rebuild Their Lives
Join Standing Together: Grassroots Jewish + Palestinian Equality
Standing Together is the largest grassroots Jewish and Palestinian peace movement within Israel. They tirelessly work towards a progressive society and true equality, fostering dialogue and understanding between communities. Your support can help sustain their vital initiatives:
Join Standing Together: Grassroots Jewish + Palestinian Equality
2. Health and Humanitarian Services
Support Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood plays a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services, education, and advocacy. In times of increased challenges, your donations ensure they can continue to support individuals and communities:
Donate Blood: Save Lives
Blood donation is a simple yet powerful way to save lives. The American Red Cross offers a directory of blood donation centers where you can contribute as a universal donor:
Eliminate Hunger with the Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank is dedicated to eliminating hunger and addressing its root causes across the state. By supporting their efforts, you help ensure that no one in Oregon goes hungry. They work tirelessly to provide food, advocate for systemic change, and support community programs that foster long-term solutions:
Donate to the Oregon Food Bank
3. Fostering the Arts and Education
Support the Center for Puppetry Arts
The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia, is a hub for the art of puppetry, offering shows, classes, and a museum that preserves many of the beloved characters we grew up watching. As a fan of puppetry and the work of Jim Henson, I deeply appreciate their dedication to sustaining these creative programs. Your donations help support their ongoing initiatives and performances:
Donate to the Center for Puppetry Arts
Support the Oregon Cultural Trust
The Oregon Cultural Trust has supported over 1,600 nonprofits across the state to enrich Oregon’s cultural resources, arts, heritage, and humanities. Your support helps continue their mission of building a vibrant and inclusive cultural tapestry:
Donate to the Oregon Cultural Trust
Be a Part of Positive Change
Your support, whether through donations, sharing these causes, or simply spreading the word, can make a tremendous difference. By coming together, we can champion peace, support those in need, eliminate hunger, and nurture the arts that enrich our lives.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Let's make a positive impact together!
Much love,
Adam Stockman
Musician | Filmmaker | Founder: Fib Games LLC & Objectively Good Media
Email: adam@stockmanstudios.com
Website: www.stockmanstudios.com
Instagram: @stockmanstudios