Swings Tampa Bay [Spontaneous Community Building]
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Website

: http://swingstampabay.com

The Idea

Swings Tampa Bay is a spontaneous community building organization. We hang handmade Swings all over Tampa Bay (mostly in the middle of the night), to bring people together, together. We've already hung close to 100 Swings, and we have had over 1,000 painted at local arts events by the community.

The Specifics

A Swing becomes much more than a playful pastime as it instantly sparks curiosity, refreshes our community’s perception of our environment and encourages immediate interaction with people we may have otherwise walked right past. Swings provide opportunities to share stories, ideas, and set of arms to push each other!

The funds will go towards our new phase of “Let’s Share Swings” (after painting was called “Let’s Paint Swings”) in which we will be expanding the possibilities and engaging the community in the hanging process.

Plans include:
More rope to hang the 1,000 Swings we have had painted
Flash Swing Hanging Mobs
Partnering with more local Non-Profits to help their mission
Helping other communities get started too
and more!

Discussion
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Now that voting has ended I'm taking the time to check out people's projects. I love how whimsical and interactive this Swing Project is. I also would like to post my regrets about the person who was trying to solicit votes for my project on your page. That was not endorsed or requested by anyone at the Military Art Car Project. We are stoked to be in the running with all projects. Thanks for what you do.
by travis.puglisi
over 1 year ago | Reply
Down to the wire. Good luck!! Swing wide!! =)
by asaulovich
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks!! :D
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
All my support from Spain - Madrid.. Good luck!! Javier Rodriguez
by ulYses
over 1 year ago | Reply
Wow!! Thanks Javier! :D
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
So excited for both of you! This is a very special project and one that will continue to grow each year.
by micheleloritochase
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks MIchelle! :)
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Good Luck Guys!
by thaotran03
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks Thoa! :D
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
This is awesome guys, great job!! Good luck!
by Rmilevoj
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks!! You're Awesome!!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
me love you long time
by Georgieboy
over 1 year ago | Reply
We sure hope so! Thanks Georgie!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
best of luck,
by vincejaco
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks Vince!!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
eckerd college swings!
by ayersea
over 1 year ago | Reply
17 now! :D Woohoo!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Building community in a fun and creative way! More Swings please.
by CoCreativ
over 1 year ago | Reply
You guys too! :D Thanks!!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
I agree; SWINGS EVERYWHERE!!
by ladybozarth
over 1 year ago | Reply
EVERYWHERE!! lol
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
krem crampt
by seandegraw
over 1 year ago | Reply
and more!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
I want swings!
by mjjackson
over 1 year ago | Reply
Same here! :)
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Love Swings! Great organization that creates love among strangers! What a great idea!!! Hope this gives them a chance to do even GREATER things!!!! :D
by JamiTucker
over 1 year ago | Reply
You're GREAT! :D Thanks for the support!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
More swings Please!!
by Tjentol
over 1 year ago | Reply
Yes! More! Thanks! :)
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
I love swings!!! More Swings!! I have a really huge tree we call the angry tree. a swing would make it happier. LOL
by SolanaCrystal
over 1 year ago | Reply
Solana, we hope a swing can make your tree happier too! :D Thanks!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
I LOVE SWINGS!!! LETS GET MORE PEOPLE VOTING!!!
by x.pianoman.x
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks Mark! SOUNDS GREAT!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Well thats just a fine project you guys got here!
by DjHotPotato
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thats a pretty fine comment you got here!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Love you guys! SO proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love, Carissa, Hoola for Happiness
by ccaricato
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks Carissa! :D You Rock! :D
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
I love this idea, is about fun, relax , art, becoming like a child again, I want swings in Sarasota! congratulations guys , you are great!!
by gloria.rincon1
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks Gloria! Happy to help you get started in Sarasota :) Email me at Reuben@SwingsTampaBay.com
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Awesome concept with a positive impact to the community. Great idea!
by KrisHauhe
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks for the positive words Kris :)
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Let's Support Swings!! St. Pete needs more art like this. Fun. Simple. and Inspiring. You guys are on to something.
by icorry
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks for inspiring us Corry!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
You Are Going to Succeed.
by serg
over 1 year ago | Reply
We sure hope so Serg!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
we as the people love it
by IAMBRANDONTAYLOR
over 1 year ago | Reply
The people ROCK! Thanks Brandon :)
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Wahooooo I want more swings!
by kyleschen
over 1 year ago | Reply
Please excuse me for indulging you with my thoughts, here. I have been following this competition and have voted for the group I feel has the most important message to share. I like your idea very much, but, am asking your group to join me in supporting the Military Art Car Project. Can you imagine what it would take to put swings in Afghanistan or Iran? Or, what it has taken to make our land safe to enjoy an evening swinging away, here in our country. Thanks goes to those who have given us this chance! I can't imagine what the would be like without war. No one can. Swings could be everywhere? War can be a necessity and there is no doubt that we are free people as result. But, imagine a world without war? Imagine how the world could swing together, at the same time? An amazing thought? Without saying more, the Military Art Car Project is the first of it's kind and addresses a thought that reaches into the deepest levels of our human ability to understand war and peace. Love and hate. Something worth discussing while swinging away on a lovely evening with our loved ones. Imagine? Would our children thank us for creating peace on Earth? And giving all people a chance to swing along, with us, in happiness? Please join me in voting for the Military Art Car Project. Respectfully....
by Tom O'Key
over 1 year ago | Reply
Why do you have to rain on someone else's parade ? You voted, now let others vote "for whom they feel, has offedered the best idea, in "their" humble opinion." What is wrong with you ?
by nixoned
over 1 year ago | Reply
Please excuse me once again but there is nothing wrong with me. As per a reply from Goodinc., I quote.... "The purpose of the comment section and reply function are to enable the community to engage in meaningful dialogue about the Challenge and Submissions. Thank you for your participation in GOOD Maker. I was doing exactly that, and nothing more...
by Tom O'Key
over 1 year ago
Tom, where I see what you are trying to say. War starts within ourselves. Countries are at war with us for many reasons, one being because they do not believe we stand up to what the definition of being an "American" is. I think your post makes valid points but I also think that we cannot make a world without war while we are still at war with our own. Let us make peace with each other. These boys are trying to show that we can have that, even if it just with a simple swing. War will not stop because people have too much pride and strive for more power. You're right the purpose of a comment section is to let the community share their thoughts and feelings, but you took what these boys have been working so far for and spit on it. In a sense you are creating a verbal war on this web page, when it's supposed to be forming together for a special cause. So next time you would like to post, try and be a little more respectful with the words you choose to share with everyone.
by slucaslti
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks Kyle!!
by reubenpressman
over 1 year ago | Reply
Super Dooper Nice!
by DjHotPotato
over 1 year ago | Reply
This is super niceee!!!
by DjHotPotato
over 1 year ago | Reply

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$5,000
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Submission Began
Thursday, November 17

Submission Ended
Thursday, December 01
at 12:00 PM PST

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Voting Began
Thursday, December 01

Voting Ended
Friday, December 09
at 12:00 PM PST

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Serving the Homeless with Dignity
Serving the Homeless with Dignity

Winner Announced
Friday, December 09

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