Patch Series: Unique Crowdfunding Campaigns In Hoboken

You don’t need a million dollars to be a philanthropist.

Crowdfunding - the practice of financing a project or venture by raising monetary contributions from a large number of people – is changing the way that people fundraise… and it’s happening on a local level.

Here are two unique campaigns in your area.

Editor’s note: The following campaigns come courtesy of GoFundMe.com, Kickstarter.com and/or Indiegogo.com, and have not been verified for accuracy.

CRUELTY FREE BEAUTY

Campaign Name: “EC Cruelty Free”

Purpose/Mission: “I am the founder of EC Cruelty Free -- an online beauty, apparel, and lifestyle boutique that is dedicated to providing you with completely cruelty-free and amazing beauty products. EC Cruelty Free was born from a mission to make products that have not been tested on animals in any stage easily available in a one-stop shop.”

Target Goal: $15,000

Click Here to See the Online Campaign

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE

Campaign Name: “Little City Books: Hoboken’s Bookshop”

Purpose/Mission: “With a full program of events, Little City Books will be a place for Hoboken — a literary and cultural spot to read, browse, linger, relax, talk, listen and watch the world go by… We’re aiming to raise $22,000 from the community for fixtures… We’ll have a strong, well-curated children’s section — from board books and picture books to middle grade fiction, YA and graphic novels… We’re planning readings with local and national authors, story hours, book club meetings, writing workshops, play-readings, lectures, and music.”

Target Goal: $22,000

Click Here to See the Online Campaign

Send news tips to eric.kiefer@patch.com