Across the Country in a Kart

In the summer of 2008, Jeremy (the Powerball in the new Colorado Mega Millions commercials) and Andy, decided they would travel cross country to explore different forms of art. Instead of the traditional car trip, these two friends decided they would do it in a golf kart. Not just any golf kart but a piece of art which traveled at a top speed of 35... if they were lucky. Now you might ask what does any of this have to do with nonprofits?

Jeremy and Andy wanted to explore what makes people tick. They met artists who played music. They met artists who made political statements. They met artists who just thought they were artists but most of all, they wanted to showcase how art helps build community. In many of the cities, they found strangers who would open up their homes to them and allow them to stay the night for free just for the love of art.

In the beginning, Jeremy and Andy thought their trip would be one of a fun summer traveling across the county. After 108 days in the kart, they touched the lives of hundreds, got pulled over numerous times (no tickets), showed how art is at the heart of communities across the country and showed us that community begins with us. Without the strengths of us, many of our nonprofits would not even exist.

These two friends took a chance on their golf kart just as many of our executive directors took a chance on making a difference by forming our organizations. Take a chance and help create change in your community.

P.S. - Help Jeremy and Andy finish creating their documentary by supporting them at http://www.kickstarter.com.