This proposal seeks to connect two regenerative communities, Vrbs and Greenpill, to partner during ETHDenver, amplifying public good impact and sharing the unique culture and ethos of both communities through art, action, and storytelling. Greenpill Goonies Giveback initiative aligns seamlessly with Vrbs' vision of creating meaningful on-the-ground impact while fostering collaboration and awareness. This updated proposal addresses prior critiques by emphasizing tangible local impact, eco-friendly merchandise, and the value of subsidizing accommodations to empower impact creators from the Vrbs community.

Goals

1. Origins of Partnership: Establish the first connection between Vrbs and Greenpill, laying the foundation for long-term collaboration.
2. Sharing Culture & Art: Bring awareness to Vrbs artists, elevate regenerative culture, and highlight the artistic and community-building potential of both communities.
3. Local Public Good Impact: Actively contribute to local initiatives such as river cleanups, food distribution, and community garden support while showcasing web3 tools like Gitcoins Quadratic Funding and Vrbs Flow.
4. Grow Communities: Onboard new members into the Vrbs and Greenpill ecosystems via engaging activities and visibility through the Goonies Giveback initiative.
5. Eco-Friendly & Collectible Merch: Shift to eco-conscious, limited-edition merchandise to promote sustainability and ensure items are treasured collectibles.
6. Support Global Impact Creators: Subsidize lodging for Vrbs and Greenpill community members traveling from across the globe, enabling them to focus on creating impact and networking during ETHDenver.

Scope of Partnership

1. Merch Art Designs: Collaborate with Vrbs artists to create exclusive, eco-friendly designs for hoodies, T-shirts, and small accessories. These designs will combine artistic flair with the regenerative ethos, creating collectible items that resonate with participants and the wider audience.
2. Public Good Action: Actively participate in initiatives like:
3. Assisting in maintaining community gardens.
4. Participating in trail maintenance and litter cleanup.
5. Supporting local food banks by packing and distributing meals.
6. Hosting IRL quadratic funding activities to demonstrate Greenpill tech and fund local regenerative projects.
7. Sponsor Greenpill House: Cover a portion of expenses for the Greenpill Hackerhouse to provide affordable accommodations for Vrbs and Greenpill community members, empowering them to focus on impactful action and networking.
8. Onboarding & Awareness: Showcase Greenpill apps and tools to ETHDenver participants, including Green Goods and Impact Miner, while amplifying the presence of Vrbs artists and creators.

Benefits to Vrbs

1. Artist Awareness: Feature Vrbs artists prominently in merchandise and marketing material, enabling them to earn from merch sales and gain exposure within the ETHDenver and Greenpill ecosystems.
2. Community Growth: Attract members aligned with Vrbs' culture of impact, art, and collaboration.
3. Global Impact Facilitation: Reduce financial burdens on traveling Vrbs members, enabling them to focus on meaningful contributions and fostering global partnerships.
4. Eco-Friendly Branding: Elevate Vrbs’ commitment to sustainability by prioritizing eco-friendly merchandise and branding.
5. Tangible Local Impact: Directly contribute to public good initiatives, strengthening Vrbs’ reputation for meaningful action and collaboration.

Funding Request

We are seeking $5,000 (~1.5 ETH) to support this initiative. The total budget of $14,000 will be allocated as follows:

Timeline

1. Proposal Feedback (January 8th - 27th): Gather feedback from Vrbs members and refine the proposal to include artist collaborations and eco-friendly initiatives.
2. Create Merch Designs (January 27th - February 10th): Collaborate with Vrbs artists to design sustainable and collectible merch.
3. Sell Merch (February 10th - March 3rd): Produce and distribute merch during ETHDenver, showcasing Vrbs and Greenpill’s partnership.
4. Execute Impact Initiatives (February 20th - March 3rd): Participate in public good activities, onboarding, and marketing.
5. Share Media Content (March 3rd-31st): Create post-ETHDenver media content to amplify the outcomes and regenerative impact.

Resources

• Greenpill Goonies Initiative
• Greenpill Network
• Taking The Greenpill (Onboarding Material)
• Greenway Foundation
• Sprouts Food Donations
• Gitcoin Grants Stack (Onchain Quadratic Funding)
• Quadratic Funding Calculator (Offchain Quadratic Funding)
• Printful Eco Friendly Shirts
• All Made Shirts
• Ethical Tee Company
• Organic Blank Sustainability
• Eco Lips Chapstick

Vrbs X Greenpill ETHDenver represents a transformative opportunity to connect two impactful communities, amplify local and global regeneration efforts, and inspire participants through action, art, and collaboration. This partnership highlights the tangible impact that regenerative tools and initiatives can deliver, showcasing the strength of collective efforts and eco-conscious practices. Let’s take this opportunity to Take the Greenpill and demonstrate that Vrbs Equal Action.

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