The Pulsera Project

“Christopher j. Crane, susan l. Patterson, and colin p. Crane have a family relationship.”

“Each officer reviews the form 990 individually, then comments or asks questions prior to filing.”

“The 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm”

“All board members are covered under the policy. Board members are required to report any conflict or potential conflict. Determination and review of any conflict not reported is made by the full board. Board members with conflict are required to recuse themselves from discussion/voting on that matter.”

“Conflict of interest policy is available upon request.”

“Adelante in 2021 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges for all humanity, and the people we love were hit especially hard our teacher and student friends, who had to navigate distance-learning and constant changes to the academic paradigm, our artisans, who lost the main market for their products with u.s. Schools closing, and our partners, who were also severely impacted by the pandemic. It was a year of hard decisions and uncertainty, of challenges to every aspect of our program and vision for a more bright and colorful world. Despite the losses and difficulties, we saw reasons for hope. Schools managed to hold pulsera sales despite being partially or fully remote, raising essential funds to keep the project functioning. Despite the unending hurdles and obstacles, teachers collaborated across the country to deliver the best education possible despite the circumstances. Overall, it was a spirit of solidarity and humility that got us through 2020, not just for the pulsera project, but for all of humanity. As we turn our sights to 2021, we know that difficult times still lie ahead, but we also see a light on the horizon. Covid unquestionably disrupted the very core of the project and threw up challenges we never dreamed of facing, but as the future comes more into focus we remain dedicated to the same principles that form the foundation of the project empathy, humility, solidarity, and an unrelenting drive for a more just and colorful world. Despite challenges and setbacks, our vision of the future remains optimistic, not because we're certain of what form that future will take, but because of the tireless network of teachers, students, administrators, and volunteers that have sustained and enriched this project for over a decade. Though we still face many challenges, we are eager to write the next chapter of the pulsera project, together. A final note a more in-depth overview of our 2020 program accomplishments can be found as part of our annual year-end review at www.pulseraproject.org/yearendreview.”