Your Vital Role as an Arc Ally Peer-to-peer fundraiser is critically important to the Hocking Hills Clear Creek Connection land campaign. This campaign aims to establish a contiguous, 9-mile-long preservation corridor, called “Emerald Forest”, linking Clear Creek Metro with Hocking Hills State Park and Forest via Cantwell Cliffs. It involves the acquisition of nearly 210 acres across two contiguous properties and represents a singular preservation opportunity in a region facing intense development pressure. Your efforts as a peer-to-peer fundraiser are crucially important for this campaign as you expand the organization's reach, increase public awareness, and boost donations by leveraging your personal networks. By connecting your network to the Arc's mission, you help secure the funds needed to protect this healthy forest community, which includes expansive forested wetlands, pristine streams supporting salamanders and aquatic insects, beaver ponds, and stunning rock formations.

Next Steps & Resources for Success We are committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in your chosen role!

• CREATE YOUR DONORBOX! To start your peer-to-peer fundraising adventure, click THIS LINK to sign up for your DonorBox page. Should you need them, detailed, step-by-step instructions are included at the bottom of this email.

• ACCESS OUR ONLINE RESOURCES by logging into our “allies only” website where you can find a variety of resources to help you share the Emerald Forest campaign amongst your social circles.
  Visit: http://arcpreserves.com:3000 User: hockingally Password: ItsTheArc!

• JOIN US ON TELEGRAM to meet other allies and see how they are supporting the campaign.
  https://t.me/+1_h5x5a4DwFjYzEx

• LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST by following Wonders of the Wild, the official Arc podcast on PodBean!
  https://appalachia.podbean.com/

• VISIT US ON SUBSTACK to read one of our weekly articles on nature, conservation, stewardship, etc.
  https://arcofappalachia.substack.com/

• SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAILING LIST to receive the latest on upcoming events, projects, and campaigns.

  https://www.arcofappalachia.org/subscribe

If you have any questions as you begin your journey as an Arc Ally, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing allies@arcofappalachia.com.

We deeply value your commitment to helping us protect this irreplaceable piece of American wilderness. Together, we can ensure that this landscape of hope continues to inspire generations to come.

Sincerely,

The Arc of Appalachia Team

Donorbox Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Click this link: https://donorbox.org/hocking-hills-clear-creek-connection/fundraiser/new

2. Enter your information and click continue.

3. Find the confirmation email you received and click "Complete Your Account".

4. Enter your name and create a password you will remember and click submit.

5. Click the blue "Hocking Hills Clear Creek Connection" campaign link.

6. This page shows your personal link to share via email and social media to begin raising money for the Arc of Appalachia. This page will also list all of your donors and donations as they begin to come in. Visit it often to see who is supporting you so that you can thank them personally.

7. If you would like to edit your photo, story, or fundraising goal (all optional), click the "Edit" button in the top right corner.

8. From this page you can add your photo, type an introductory paragraph ABOVE our campaign message in the "Share Your Story" section, or scroll to the bottom to set your own personal campaign goal.