Project 7! {I know I sort of gave it away in the headline.} See the interview here.

View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com.

Thanks NBC 1st Look for telling our story and helping us ‘Change the Score.’

We have a newly appointed Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Operations at Project 7. Ann Fong started earlier this week and she is already knee-deep in all things finance and operations.

Ann joins us most recently from Trina Turk, a contemporary fashion apparel brand, where she spent the last year as Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Operations. Ann has also worked for well-known Southern California lifestyle brands like Paul Frank and Volcom and is a seasoned executive well-versed in consumer goods.

Here’s what Tyler Merrick, Project 7’s founder, had to say about Ann.

“Ann has a proven track record in scaling entrepreneurial organizations in seasons of dynamic growth. Ann’s expertise in the evolution of lifestyle brands will be a tremendous asset to Project 7 as we continue to expand distribution and develop additional product lines.”

You can read the news release in its entirety here.

Welcome Ann! We are stoked to have you on the team.

There is nothing we love more around here than seeing the Quarterly Impact Report. It represents why we do, what we do. And it serves as a reminder that everyday purchases can have a huge impact in people’s lives.

With your help, over the last nine months (January through September 2011), we have feed 444,114 Meal in American Communities. We have planted 402,058 fruit trees. And we have provided 6,812 Malaria Treatments.

Click here to download the latest giving report and see the good you have done in all 7 causes!

The best news of all…we are just getting started!

David Crowder*Band’s “The 7 Tour” Is An Overwhelming Success

Over 75% of the Shows Sold Out Before Tour Wraps

First Single from Final Record Give Us Rest of (a requiem mass in c [the happiest of all keys]),“Let Me Feel You Shine,” Available Today on iTunes ®

Nashville, Tenn. Oct. 24, 2011…  The final tour for GRAMMY ® nominated talent David Crowder*Band has garnered a tremendous response from fans with 26 of the 33 shows selling out, including major markets such as Dallas, New York City, Portland, Seattle, Atlanta and Philadelphia. Gungor, Chris August and John Mark McMillan joined David Crowder*Band in clubs and theaters across the nation this fall. The routing of shows will wrap on November 13 with a sold out crowd in Jackson, Miss.

Additionally, the band’s first radio and digital single from their final record Give Us Rest of (a requiem mass in c [the happiest of all keys]) is available on iTunes ® today, Oct. 24. David Crowder*Band will release their seventh studio album on January 10. Their first ever Christmas record, Oh For Joy, is also debuting this holiday season with a unique, nutcracker themed cover.

David Crowder*Band and the 7 Tour has been excited to take ONE on the road, and support the important work of Project 7 as they work to change the score by raising funds to build water wells in Sub Saharan Africa. ONE, the anti-poverty advocacy group co-founded by U2’s Bono, has been on the road with the David Crowder*Band to recruit fans to use their voices in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease. Volunteers are signing up ONE members and educating concert-goers about America’s vital work that has saved more than 15 million kids lives and put more than 46 million kids in school over the last decade. Project 7 makes everyday products for good and is dedicated to creating positive change through their purchase—giving back to assist real needs throughout the world.  By purchasing Project gum, mints, water and coffee, people are making a conscious decision to do good, give back and support organizations positively impacting one of seven areas of need – HEAL the Sick, SAVE the Earth, HOUSE the Homeless, FEED the Hungry, TEACH them Well, HOPE for Peace, and QUENCH the Thirsty.

“We’re excited to team up with the David Crowder*Band and ‘The 7 Tour’ to help raise funds for our ‘7 Wells Project.’  It’s wonderful to see the band use its tour as a platform to help others by partnering with us to provide clean drinking water for those in need through the building of water wells,”  said Tyler Merrick, founder and CEO of Project 7. “Our goal through this partnership is to spread awareness of the fact that more than one billion people worldwide lack a basic supply of clean water, and to make it easy for concert goers to donate to this important cause by rewarding them with a canister of our Quench the Thirsty™ 7 Blend Coffee.”

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www.davidcrowderband.com

www.myspace.com/davidcrowderband

www.twitter.com/crowderband

About David Crowder*Band:

Named among the “most thoughtful, progressive and exciting acts in contemporary Christian music” by The New York Times, the popular yet unconventional David Crowder*Band released their last GRAMMY ® nominated album Church Music in the fall which debuted at No. 1 on the Christian retail chart scanning over 35,000 units. This gave David Crowder*Band their largest street week to date ranking in at No. 11 on the Billboard Top 200. David Crowder*Band’s latest music video for “SMS (Shine)” nabbed coverage on NBC’s The Today Show, Fox & Friends, USA Today, Billboard and Paste Magazine online as well as a GMA Dove Award win for “Short Form Video of the Year.” The video was also recognized at the LA Film Festival in 2011. Along with the group’s 9 GMA Dove Awards and 22 nominations, the band was the first Christian artist to b=e named MSN.com’s Artist of the Year in 2006. The band is also part of the Passion Movement, participating in university student gatherings in the US and around the world. The group’s leader David Crowder is further an acclaimed author, having penned two books, including his acclaimed, highly personal, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, But Nobody Wants to Die: Or (The Eschatology of Bluegrass). David Crowder*Band debuted their first Christmas album, Oh For Joy, in October of this year.

About ONE:

ONE is an advocacy organization dedicated to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease around the world, particularly in Africa. Backed by more than 2.5 million members, we work with government leaders in both parties to support proven, cost-effective solutions to save lives and build sustainable futures.

About Project 7®:

Founded in 2008 by Tyler Merrick, Project 7® makes everyday products for good and is committed to ‘changing the score’ by making a significant, measurable difference in the lives of people all over the world through the purchase of its everyday products including sugar-free gum and mints, organic fair trade coffee, bio-bottled water, eco-T-shirts and branded apparel.  For every purchase of a Project 7 product, the company makes charitable contributions to organizations dedicated to serving seven areas of need in the world – Feed the Hungry™, Heal the Sick™, Hope for Peace™, House the Homeless™, Quench the Thirsty™, Teach them Well™ and Save the Earth™.

Project 7 encourages consumers to help make a tangible difference by purchasing Project 7 products, volunteering their time and educating others.  To learn more about Project 7 or to purchase Project 7 merchandise, visit  www.project7.com.  You can also become a fan of Project 7 on Facebook and follow @Project7 on Twitter.

Want to change the score?

If you answered yes to a majority of the questions above, then keep reading because we need you, or someone like you.

If you answered no to a majority of the questions above, but you know someone who fits the bill, then help us spread the word about this exciting news.

Project 7 is looking for a couple of hard-working and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as full-time paid interns. Check out all the specifics below.

Key Responsibilities:

7 Day Volunteer Event Support
Travel/Road Trips
Communications/Social Media
Research/Brainstorming
Volunteer Outreach
Tradeshow Support
Festivals and Special Events
Office Manager Duties

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have high school diploma
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of office administration
Problem solving, interpersonal, team building, leadership & decision making skills
Attention to detail
Effective organizational and time management skills
Computer skills including working knowledge of Word and Excel
Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Compensation: $13/hour

Location: All candidates must be available to start working full time in Costa Mesa, California on or before October 15.

Want to apply? Here’s all you need to do…
Submit your resumé and a cover letter with following to info@project7.com by September 23, 2011. We will follow-up to schedule phone interviews with worthy candidates.

Why you want to be a part of Project 7
A cause you are passionate about and why

Let’s change the score.

__Aren’t these orange trees beautiful? We think so!! However they are more than just fruit trees. They help protect the water supply, provide fresh air, and are a part of planning for future generations. They are food and a sustainable source of income that offer hope to families and communities.

These lovely trees are growing in one of Trees, Water & People’s nurseries in El Salvador and they are there because of you. Because you made the decision to change the way you buy and purchased a Project 7 pack of gum, bottled water, or canister of coffee. Trees, Water & People is just one of our “Save the Earth” partners, along with Plant with Purpose and Trees for the Future.

Already this year, through purchases of “Save the Earth” products 120,565 fruit trees have been planted around the globe. Pretty astounding, huh?!

We at Project 7 would like to shout a BIG “thanks” to all of you for simply buying gum, water, coffee, and t-shirts – these everyday purchases add up to huge impacts made all over the world in seven areas of need.

Take a look at our Impact Report for the first quarter of 2011 and the good you had a hand in doing…

Below are a list of the Show Love & Win Big Winners and the sweet prizes they will receive:

Brad Rowe – Oakley Frogskins Collectors Edition

Payton Giacomarrow – Burton Wheelie Overnight Bag

Bethany Weisser – Tony Hawk Autographed Birdhouse Skate Deck

James Pinkerton – 1 Year Subscription of Organic, Fair-trade Project 7 Coffee

Angie Ibarra – $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Marc Ottestad – $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Meagan Villescas – $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card

“We’ve been so busy and so much has changed since 2008, “said Goodnight. “And, we couldn’t have done it without the $15,000 from Project 7. We are so grateful for the difference it made in the lives of so many children.”

Sundy, while we would love to take the credit, it is you and your volunteers who deserve the thanks. As a quick reminder, Stop Child Trafficking Now’s mission is to stop the demand of child trafficking, by infiltrating, investigating and bringing to justice child sex predators.

SCTNow was one of the smallest finalists in the Grand Giveaway group. But don’t let the word  “small” fool you – they’ve been doing big things:

• 1,000 child predators identified

• Developed partnerships and alliances with 40 victim service agencies

• Launched pilot programs in six cities

• Launched and mobilized grassroots awareness and fundraising campaigns worldwide

• Held two successful Walk campaigns rallying thousands who raised money to fund operative teams. September 2011 will be their official Walk Month

• Raised more than $1,000,000 since 2008

While a $1,000,000 in funding may seem like a lot it barely scratches the surface of the estimated $12 billion annually child trafficking problem. It cost over $300,000 to launch their pilot program – just imagine what it costs to continue their mission and put operatives on the ground. Stop Child Trafficking Now is tirelessly trying to raise additional funds to put more Pilot programs in place. Most of SCTNow donations are $25 or less. In fact, Project 7’s $15,000 donation was one of the largest made to date.

SCTNow has made major strides in addressing the demand that drives child trafficking. So, you may be asking yourself how do I get involved? SCTNow provides a number of ways:

1.  Tell a friend – the more people that know about the issues the more we can put a stop to them http://www.sctnow.org/evitemailer.aspx?parentnavigationid=0

2.  Organize or participate in an SCTNow Walk  http://sctnow.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.hom

3.  Purchase a “Red with Love” shirt http://www.sctnow.org/contentpages.aspx?parentnavigationid=13309&viewcontentpageguid=8f74b9d7-ae3b-4398-bc5a-4f7452ef031d

4.  Donate directly to SCTNow  http://sctnow.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.donate

We are honored to know the people over at SCTNow and applaud the good work they have been doing. It’s been a crazy busy year for them and we can’t wait to hear more!

Mission Arlington just celebrated its 25th year of service, which speaks volumes for its dedication to helping others. As they spoke to us with their warm smiles and provided us with the details of our task that day, they made a statement that really resonated with us. That statement was ”we believe that God is up to something big in the world and more people than ever before are seeing the need and responding to His call to ³take church to the people.²

This means they don’t sit and wait for people to come to them. They go and seek and bring the word of God to others. They prepare supplies for those in need and take them where they are needed and they do an outstanding job not only providing resources for the community, but also by providing continued support to help better the lives of so many in need.

As we sorted through donated clothing to prepare boxes to be taken out to those in need, we observed the large amount of donated items, which is a very positive thing to see. However, the need for volunteers to help them continue running efficiently is greatly needed. Donated items are what allows them to continue this wonderful cause through resources, but it’s just as important to help them sort, organize and distribute.

Please visit www.missionarlington.org/contact/volunteers and volunteer today! And if you’re just itching to visit Cowboy stadium, it’s right up the street from Mission Arlington.

Tillie Burgin, Founder of Mission Arlington and Tyler Merrick, Project 7 Founder