Support TCMediaNow: Preserve Twin Cities Media History
TCMediaNow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 100% volunteer-driven, dedicated to rescuing, digitizing, and sharing the media history of the Twin Cities. We preserve local news, historical footage, commercials, and cultural milestones to ensure they remain accessible for future generations.
Why Donate?
- 100% of Donations Go to the Cause: All funds directly support preservation efforts—no paid staff.
- Non-Profit Organization: We operate as a non-profit, focused solely on media preservation.
- Tax-Deductible Donations: Your donation is tax-deductible.
- Digitizing & Restoring Media: Help us cover the costs of transferring and restoring valuable footage.
- Storage & Preservation: Donations help support the ongoing costs of storing and preserving our growing digital archive.
- Expand Our Archive: Support the addition of rare local events, news, and commercials to our collection.
- Make History Accessible: Provide the public with free access to these important resources.
- Preserve for Education & Research: Ensure these materials remain available for schools, researchers, and the community.
Costs to Preserve Media:
- Video Transfer & Restoration: Covers the cost of transferring and restoring old tapes to digital format.
- Storage: Helps fund the safe and long-term storage of our growing digital archive.
- Equipment Maintenance: Supports the upkeep of the tools and equipment used in our preservation efforts.
Join Us in Preserving History
Your donation, no matter the size, helps cover the costs of video transfer, restoration, and storage, ensuring that the media that shaped our community’s past is preserved for the future.
