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Get Your Last Minute Donations in and Support the CBLDF, BINC, and the Hero Initiative Before the End of the Year

Nonprofits live and die by the financial support they’re provided by supporters. and there’s still time to get your last-minute donations in before the end of the year. We have some handy comic focused charities, though there’s many more you can give to that are very worthy as well. Sound off in the comments with those you donate to!

Graphic Policy is asking you to support three worthy causes, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC) and the Hero Initiative.


BINC

Binc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to assisting booksellers in need. The Binc Foundation grew out of a wish of bookstore employees to establish a fund to help their colleagues experiencing unexpected financial crises. Binc is dedicated to assisting bookstore employees across the United States in their greatest time of need.

The organization has pivoted to help booksellers and comic shops during the current pandemic.

Binc’s assistance varies depending on the needs of retailers. Binc is focused on helping with expenses such as medical or personal household under the following circumstances:

  • If a bookstore employee contracts an illness and cannot go to work.
  • If a member of a bookseller’s household contracts an illness and the employee is forced to quarantine themselves to prevent further spread of the virus.
  • If a bookseller loses more than 50% of their scheduled work hours because residents are told not to go to work.
  • If a bookseller loses more than 50% of their scheduled work hours due to a mandatory quarantine.

You can donate now to help BINC get funds to those in need.


The CBLDF receives more than a quarter of its annual budget in year-end gifts from supporters. But, that can change by helping donate on a special day like today!

All year-round, the CBLDF works hard to protect the right to read. Their efforts combat the rising tide of censorship facing students, educators, and libraries, and we continue to provide a valuable safety net for creators and retailers.

The organization has pivoted in the current period by becoming a resource for comic shops and creators in need of support, new ideas, or relief. They’ve become an invaluable one-stop shop to disseminate information to help the industry.

If you are thinking about an organization to donate to, we ask you to please consider their worthy efforts. Donations to CBLDF are fully tax-deductible in the year they are given. Please help CBLDF continue their important work by making a donation today, either by giving a holiday gift of a signed graphic novel, becoming a member, or making a tax-deductible cash contribution. You can read their 2019 annual report now and see why they’re important.

You can donate now and get some cool items to show off your support.


Hero Initiative

The Hero Initiative helps comic creators in need. Formed in 2000, the organization is a safety net for comic creators in need. The organization became a not-for-profit in 2001 and has since granted over $1,000,000 to over comic book creators who helped contribute to and build the industry into what it is today.

Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays’ creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

You can help them out and contribute today, and if you can’t give money, there’s affiliate links on their website which they will receive a portion.


Please donate so these three worthy organizations can continue their good works. If you have more suggestions of comic-related non-profits that people can donate to, sound off in the comments below.

Support the CBLDF, BINC, and the Hero Initiative this #GivingTuesday

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With nonprofits in need, both to help combat the current pandemic or impacted by the pandemic, a special #GivingTuesday is taking place today! #GivingTuesday is a day that highlights charities and the need to support them through donations (which often are tax-deductible).

Graphic Policy is asking you to support three worthy causes, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC) and the Hero Initiative.


BINC

Binc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to assisting booksellers in need. The Binc Foundation grew out of a wish of bookstore employees to establish a fund to help their colleagues experiencing unexpected financial crises. Binc is dedicated to assisting bookstore employees across the United States in their greatest time of need.

Binc’s assistance varies depending on the needs of retailers. Binc is focused on helping with expenses such as medical or personal household under the following circumstances:

  • If a bookstore employee contracts an illness and cannot go to work.
  • If a member of a bookseller’s household contracts an illness and the employee is forced to quarantine themselves to prevent further spread of the virus.
  • If a bookseller loses more than 50% of their scheduled work hours because residents are told not to go to work.
  • If a bookseller loses more than 50% of their scheduled work hours due to a mandatory quarantine.

You can donate now to help BINC get funds to those in need.


Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

The CBLDF receives more than a quarter of its annual budget in year-end gifts from supporters. But, that can change by helping donate on a special day like today!

All year-round, the CBLDF works hard to protect the right to read. Their efforts combat the rising tide of censorship facing students, educators, and libraries, and we continue to provide a valuable safety net for creators and retailers.

In 2022, CBLDF worked locally to assist librarians, educators, and retailers navigate their rights and keep books on shelves. This past year also marked a return to court as CBLDF successfully defended Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer against obscenity charges in Virginia Beach.

If you are thinking about an organization to donate to, we ask you to please consider their worthy efforts. Donations to CBLDF are fully tax-deductible in the year they are given. Please help CBLDF continue their important work by making a donation today, either by giving a holiday gift of a signed graphic novel, becoming a member, or making a tax-deductible cash contribution.

You can donate now and get some cool items to show off your support.


Hero Initiative

The Hero Initiative helps comic creators in need. Formed in 2000, the organization is a safety net for comic creators in need. The organization became a not-for-profit in 2001 and has since granted over $1,000,000 to over comic book creators who helped contribute to and build the industry into what it is today.

Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays’ creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

You can help them out and contribute today, and if you can’t give money, there’s affiliate links on their website which they will receive a portion.


Please donate so these three worthy organizations can continue their good works. If you have more suggestions of comic-related non-profits that people can donate to, sound off in the comments below.

The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Vol. 1 Comic Bundle to benefit the CBLDF

Delve into a library of uncompromising science-fiction, horror, and fantasy ripped from the pages of the “World’s Greatest Illustrated Magazine”! The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Volume 1 features 45 digital books from across 45 years of the magazine’s history, from the iconic first issue with a story by legendary artist Moebius to this year’s 45th Anniversary issue featuring Heavy Metal’s flagship heroine Taarna.

Discover some of the most legendary graphic fiction of all time, and support Comic Book Legal Defense Fund with your purchase!

Get $674 worth of Heavy Metal for just $25 and to support a great cause!

The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Volume 1

The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Vol. 1 Comic Bundle to benefit the CBLDF

Delve into a library of uncompromising science-fiction, horror, and fantasy ripped from the pages of the “World’s Greatest Illustrated Magazine”! The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Volume 1 features 45 digital books from across 45 years of the magazine’s history, from the iconic first issue with a story by legendary artist Moebius to this year’s 45th Anniversary issue featuring Heavy Metal’s flagship heroine Taarna.

Discover some of the most legendary graphic fiction of all time, and support Comic Book Legal Defense Fund with your purchase!

Get $674 worth of Heavy Metal for just $25 and to support a great cause!

The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Volume 1

Around the Tubes

Kamen Rider Zero One #1

It’s one of two new comic book days! What are you all getting? What are you excited for? Sound off in the comments below! While you decided on that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

The Beat – A Year of Free Comics: Read the complete ALL OF US ARE DEAD for free – Free comics!

CBLDF – WATCH NOW! Gender Queer in Virginia Beach: A Case Study – Interesting.

Kotaku – The Best New Marvel Game Makes Uncle Ben’s Death A Good Thing – Well ok then.

Reviews

CBR – Crashing #2
CBR – Kamen Rider Zero One #1
CBR – Vanish #2

The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Vol. 1 Comic Bundle to benefit the CBLDF

Delve into a library of uncompromising science-fiction, horror, and fantasy ripped from the pages of the “World’s Greatest Illustrated Magazine”! The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Volume 1 features 45 digital books from across 45 years of the magazine’s history, from the iconic first issue with a story by legendary artist Moebius to this year’s 45th Anniversary issue featuring Heavy Metal’s flagship heroine Taarna.

Discover some of the most legendary graphic fiction of all time, and support Comic Book Legal Defense Fund with your purchase!

Get $674 worth of Heavy Metal for just $25 and to support a great cause!

The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Volume 1

The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Vol. 1 Comic Bundle to benefit the CBLDF

Delve into a library of uncompromising science-fiction, horror, and fantasy ripped from the pages of the “World’s Greatest Illustrated Magazine”! The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Volume 1 features 45 digital books from across 45 years of the magazine’s history, from the iconic first issue with a story by legendary artist Moebius to this year’s 45th Anniversary issue featuring Heavy Metal’s flagship heroine Taarna.

Discover some of the most legendary graphic fiction of all time, and support Comic Book Legal Defense Fund with your purchase!

Get $674 worth of Heavy Metal for just $25 and to support a great cause!

The Bleeding Heart of Heavy Metal Volume 1

NYCC 2022: CBLDF Defending Comics Today panel

CBLDF

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is at New York Comic Con and offering the panel CBLDF: Defending Comics Today taking place on Sunday, October 9, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The panel discussion will include CBLDF board members Amy ChuJoseph Illidge, and Jen King. Interim director Jeff Trexler will be on hand to discuss the recent victory of Gender Queer in Virginia Beach and next steps. Also being discussed will be recent and worrying legislation, the impact of international politics on algorithms in the United States, and local strategies for protecting free speech in your communities.

Attendees can also pick up a limited CBLDF Victory in Virginia booklet by stopping by Amy Chu’s booth (C-12) in Artist Alley!


Comic Book Legal Defense Fund: Defending Comics Today

Sun, Oct 9, 2022
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Room: 1C03

As challenges to graphics novels, webcomics, editorial cartoons and other forms of comic art surge to the highest level in decades the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund returns to share the latest developments; and what you can do to help protect comics in your community. Join Interim Director Jeff Trexler, Digital Director Jordan Smith, and special guests for a timely discussion of the past, present, and future of comics censorship.

Around the Tubes

It’s a new week! What geeky things did you all enjoy this past weekend? Sound off in the comments below. While you think about that, here’s some comic news and a review from around the web.

The Beat – SWIM TEAM and VICTORY. STAND! make the National Book Awards 2022 Longlist – Congrats! Well deserved.

The Beat – LGBTQ+ stories take center stage at CBLDF’s Banned Books Week 2022 events – Check out the events.

Review

CBR – The Least We Can Do #1

The Least We Can Do #1
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