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January 14, 2026 Thanks to two amazing anonymous donors, our match has been upped by $40,012 to raise the total to $251,939! We have already achieved our original match challenge of $211,927, already the largest challenge for SFC, and we are extending our matching period for the additional amount until February 5th, 2026. The next ≈$40,000 that we raise will be doubled. Whether you renew or start a sustainershipordonate in other ways to us, now is a great time to make sure your money goes even further for helping software freedom. Read More…

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