Update on The Coronavirus Survival Store

 

Last year, Gemma Cleanslate reported on the Coronavirus Survival Store. Recently, it's owner Jadin Emerald contacted the Newser, "I tallied up the number of freebies that the store gave away in the past 14 months. ... 11,000 items given away for free!" 

Some items were more popular than others. The " Anzen Bonsai Tree in Mossy Soil" was the most popular one with 788 copies given out. Other popular items included a "Soundly HUD", a set of eight Crystals, various artwork, Crystal-Infused Water Bottles, and others.

Jadin commented, the "emphasis of the store has been relaxation and stress reduction. When I opened it, we really had no clue what was happening. People were so freaked out." As for the place's future, it will soon be gone, "I'm in the process of closing down my Coronavirus Survival Store." Dropping by there, there was a sign saying, "Items are being moved to the Jadin Emerald Design Studio stores." So if you want to stop by, do so soon.
 
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Bixyl Shuftan
 

Tiny Yosemite

Longtime readers may remember Jadyn Firehawk's Yosemite park in Second Life. The place  remained up for some time until sadly real life made her unable to keep it up. Following her setting up of her Coronavirus Survival Store, she found she had a number of people still in the sim group. Inspired by these fans, she recently brought the place back in a smaller form, Tiny Yosemite. Gemma Cleanslate heard about it and decided to check it out.

Read Gemma's article in Places.

Coronavirus Survival Store

As we all deal with the novel corona virus some are thinking of how to ease the struggle in real life and also here in Second Life. One of those who did that here is Jadyn Firehawk. I am sure many of you recognize her name as the owner of the beloved Yosemite region that closed last July. 

Jadyn went into her vast warehouse inventory and searched out all the calming tools she could find. She is hoping to bring some peace and quietude to those searching for it. That was her purpose in Yosemite and though it is gone the spirit lives on.

Go over and take a look at the numerous gifts you can get. I took many of the pieces for myself,

You can find all the articles displayed at her pop up store
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Gemma Cleanslate

Pixel to Pixel Closes: Statement From the Group

It was a group in Second Life with a noble mission, to provide those in Second Life on disability. But "all good things must come to an end." And after over nine years, the organization led by Jadyn Firehawk will be shutting down. They will continue to make stipend payments until the first week of January. After that, any extra funds will be turned over to Virtual Ability. The following statement was posted in the group by Sandi Glas about why the group was closing.

Read Pixel to Pixel's statement in Extra.

Press Release: Thank You From Pixel to Pixel

I want to thank everyone who came to the Pixel To Pixel 9th Anniversary Party, or sent a donation, or messaged us with well-wishes. The donations will help keep us going for the next several months, and I so very much appreciate your support.

In the words of one of the P2P stipend recipients: "Altruism is a rare trait and everyone who gives anything to this program has made SL and the world a better place."

Stop by the P2P Foundation headquarters at Clairehaven if you'd like to see more of the heart-warming messages of appreciation we've received from the people who you are helping to support. They're posted up on the walls.

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I wish you all the best!

Jadyn Firehawk, a.k.a Pixel Falconer
Pixel To Pixel Foundation

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SPECIAL THANKS to Mrs. Di Zuidde for all her help in planning the Anniversary Party, and to Clairehaven for generously donating the office space for our headquarters since 2012.

Announcement: Pixel To Pixel Foundation's Ninth Anniversary

Saturday , September 15 save the date!  There will be a celebration of the 9th anniversary of the P2P Foundation in Second Life

Their work has assisted many many avatars in SL over the years. Jadyn Firehawk explains, “Some people who are on disability, however, cannot afford to spend any money on Second Life, The Pixel To Pixel Foundation's mission is to assist people in Second Life who are on disability. By granting them weekly Linden-dollar stipends, we help to make it possible for them to have homes, buy things, and pursue creative interests in SL that they might not otherwise be able to afford.”

 Donations support this effort . To read about Jadyn and this foundation see Deaflegacy’s interview. http://slnewserpeople.blogspot.com/2016/09/interview-with-jadyn-firehawk-of-pixel.html
Stop over at the event to say congratulations and celebrate!

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Announcement: Yosemite Sim Closure Takedown Schedule

Hey folks, here is a copy of the takedown schedule for which areas of Yosemite Sim will be taken down, on which day, and in which order. This is so that you can best plan your remaining visits prior to the closing date on July 29th. Thank you for all your supportive messages during the past few weeks. It means a lot to me. ♥

On Thursday, July 26th:

1. Maganda Arts (Mainstore, Maganda Homes, and Maganda Cafe)
2. Little Yosemite Art Forest
3. Admin Areas (non-public)

On Friday, July 27th:

4. Shinzen Japanese Garden
5. Little Yosemite Valley
6. Keao's Crystal Ballroom

On Saturday, July 28th:

7. Yosemite Village Stores
8. Shinzen Garden Village
9. Little Yosemite Cabins (Meadow Cabins)
10. Landing Zone and Lantern Point (Forest Cabins)
11. Bluefield Wildflower Meadows (Stone Cabins)

On Sunday, July 29th:

12. Main Park (Forever Wild, Base Jumping, Visitor Center, John Muir Campground, The Gazebo, Mariposa Grove, and Tuolumne Meadows)

Jadyn Firehawk

Yosemite Sim to Close

Sad news for residents who like exploring natural park areas in Second Life. The Yosemite sim will be closing soon. Jadyn Firehawk, the owner of the location, announced that due to increasing real-life pressures, she had little choice but to give up the area, at least for now. She went on to say she hopes to bring the place back, at least part of it, at a later date.

Read Gemma's article in Places.

Yosemite Brunch

Gemma Cleanslate recently went back to a favorite area of hers, Yosemite. Designed and managed by Jadyn Firehawk, the sim has recently been having a weekly event, a "brunch" every Sunday at 10AM which are, "low-key social gatherings with casual conversation and friendly people to meet." But Yosemite is still known for it's spectacular sights, and activities, of which besides the weekly brunch now includes fishing.

Read Gemma's article in Places.

Yosemite's Anniversary Party

On Sunday July 9, a party took place celebrating the one year anniversary of the Yosemite sim, an area of both natural landscapes and art. Gemma Cleanslate, whom has written about the sim in the past, was there. The party was quite elegant, with a masquerade ball theme.

See the story in Events.

Return to Yosemite

Almost a year ago, Gemma Cleanslate wrote about Yosemite, a park area owned and built by Jadyn Firehawk with some artistic structures among the trees and trails. Since then, there have been a few changes at the place. She went back and had a look at them. So what are these changes?

Read Gemma's article in Places.

Reader Submitted: Sandi Glas: A Quiet Hero of SL

Jadyn Firehawk, whom made news in the recent past as the creator of Virtual Yosemite sim and was recently interviewed by Deaflegacy, recently sent the Newser an article of her own. She wanted to highlight Sandi Glas, the owner of Clairehaven Estates, whom four years ago helped out the Pixel to Pixel Foundation when they suddenly found themselves without a home. To Jadyn, the incident was a reminder that sometimes the people who help out the most are the quiet ones.

Read Jaydn's reader submission in People.

Interview With Jadyn Firehawk of "Pixel to Pixel"

Jadyn Firehawk is the creator and head of the "Pixel to Pixel" Foundation, a group that provides Lindens to residents certified to be on disability in order to them to have some income. Recently, Deaflegacy interviewed her. Jadyn talked about how she found out about Second Life, and how her organization came to be.

Read more in People.

Yosemite

With the Second Life Birthday and the Relay For Life Weekend behind her, Gemma Cleanslate has been once again going around places across Second Life. One such place is Yosemite National Park. Owned and landscaped by Jadyn Firehawk, there is much natural scenery in the form of mountains, forest, and rivers. But that is not all. The area also has it's artistic side, with a Japanese garden, and the "Little Yosemite Art Forest."

Read Gemma's story in Places.