The Archives

Author: Elaine Power, Life on the Cheque
Fundraising continues
07.16.08 | Posted by elainepower | Permalink |

Responses to fundraising thus far have been very gratifying. At the moment, fundraising is happening on two main fronts: IndieGoGo and through appeals to individual organizations. The original fundraising goal of $1000 on IndieGoGo was reached last month in under two weeks, thanks to the generous support of friends and family. One of the most [...]
Author: Elaine Power, Life on the Cheque
Filming has begun!
06.16.08 | Posted by elainepower | Permalink |

After years of thinking and dreaming about this project, and months of organizing all the pieces, it’s finally here! We started filming this morning! The filming began with Margaret Little, a professor of political studies and women’s studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, and a long-time anti-poverty activist. It was a perfect start. Margaret is [...]
Life on the Cheque, Press Release
Announcing New Project: LIFE ON THE CHEQUE
06.12.08 | Posted by R. Timothy Brady | Permalink |

Soulbird is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Elaine Power’s new documentary Life on the Cheque, a feature-length documentary film that will profile six mothers in Kingston, Ontario, living in poverty.
Soulbird’s official statement of sponsorship:
Soulbird aims to give a voice to the those who are suffering injustice. We are very pleased to support the making [...]
From the Core Team
Happy Mother’s Day!
05.11.08 | Posted by R. Timothy Brady | Permalink |

Soulbird would like to wish all mothers around the world a very Happy Mother’s Day! In the United States, Mother’s Day began as an anti-war rallying cry in 1870 (the American Civil War lasted between 1861 and 1865). We salute the millions of women around the world who continue the struggle for peace and the [...]