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+title = "Redox Merch, New T-Shirt Colors and Other Fundraising News"
+author = "Ron Williams"
+date = "2024-01-17"
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+Shop Redox Merch! New T-Shirt Colors! Limited Editions! and more fundraising news!
+
+Redox Summer of Code (RSoC) is our annual program to fund students and other contributors for summer projects that help move Redox forward.
+
+In 2023, we funded three projects.
+We are hoping to have a similar-sized program this year, but in order to do that, we need a little help.
+
+## T-Shirts! New Colors!
+
+For those of you that were not aware, Redox has a [merch store](https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/)! And this month, we have added some great new T-Shirt colors! Approximately $14 per T-Shirt goes towards Redox development (a little less for European orders).
+
+After a poll of our community, Midnight Navy and Cardinal we chosen as our new T-Shirt colors. They are available now. Plus our fantastic [black](https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/listing/redox-os-dark-tee?product=46&variation=2742&size=423), [gray](https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/listing/redox-os-light-tee?product=46&variation=2753&size=423) and  [white](https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/listing/redox-os-light-tee?product=46&variation=2739&size=423) shirts are available as always.
+Click the images below to go directly to the color you want. Be sure to check the size guide.
+
+<a href="https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/listing/redox-os-dark-tee?product=46&variation=2745&size=423"><img class="img" src="/img/tshirts/midnight-navy.png" alt="Midnight Navy" style="width: 40%; height: auto;"/></a>
+<a href="https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/listing/redox-os-dark-tee?product=46&variation=2756&size=423"><img class="img" src="/img/tshirts/cardinal.png" alt="Cardinal" style="width: 40%; height: auto;"/></a>
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+We also have Tahiti Blue and Dark Chocolate as a "limited edition", available until February 29.
+
+<a href="https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/listing/redox-os-light-tee?product=46&variation=2748&size=423"><img class="img" src="/img/tshirts/tahiti-blue.png" alt="Tahiti Blue" style="width: 40%; height: auto;"/></a>
+<a href="https://redox-os.creator-spring.com/listing/redox-os-dark-tee?product=46&variation=2754&size=423"><img class="img" src="/img/tshirts/dark-chocolate.png" alt="Dark Chocolate" style="width: 40%; height: auto;"/></a>
+
+If there is some merch product that you would like to see us add, please let us know on Matrix!
+
+## Donating to Redox
+
+Redox appreciates your donations, and we direct all donations to development and operations.
+
+With a community of hundreds, and more than a dozen developers contributing in 2023, we are a vibrant community, funded entirely like donors just like you.
+
+You can donate through [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/redox_os) and [Donorbox](https://donorbox.org/redox-os). More donation options are on our [Donate](/donate) page.
+
+## Funding for Individuals
+
+For those of you who are actively contributing to Redox or other FOSS projects, there are some great programs to help you get paid.
+
+[Google Summer of Code](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024) helps fund developers directly. We plan to apply as a Mentor Organization this year. We will provide more information if we are accepted as a Mentor.
+
+[Github Accelerator](https://accelerator.github.com/) provides a large grant to selected developers who are looking to make FOSS their career. They will be opening up for applications in the near future.
+
+## Other Opportunities
+
+Redox is looking into funding from many sources, some large and some small.
+The process is slow, but the landscape for FOSS funding is better than ever, with more awareness that interesting and useful FOSS projects need financial support.
+
+There are some "Sovereign" Funds, which are government-funded organizations whose sole purpose is to donate to FOSS projects.
+They mostly give to software that is in active use, but there are a few "under development" projects that are receiving funds.
+
+There are also some foundations funded by corporate donors, and they are very active in supporting FOSS and helping make projects successful.
+
+We will be pursuing donations from both of these types of organizations over the coming months.
+At the same time, we will be looking for corporate partners who are interested in Redox and have interests that mesh well with our goals.
+If you have any suggestions for a corporate partner, please contact me (rw_van) or Ribbon on Matrix.
+
+We will keep you up to date if we have any big news to share.
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