Thank you to our maintainers

GitHub recently concluded Maintainer Month, a dedicated period aimed at celebrating and providing additional support to the open-source projects on which it relies. As part of this initiative, GitHub distributed $500,000 among over 900 maintainers of its open-source dependencies who are also registered with GitHub Sponsors. This initiative underscores GitHub's commitment to the sustainability of open-source projects, emphasizing the importance of companies contributing back to the projects they depend on, which can include hiring developers or facilitating contributions from their employees. GitHub Sponsors, launched three years ago, has facilitated millions of dollars in support across 38 regions, bolstering thousands of open-source projects and maintainers. Maintainer Month featured a variety of events, including conferences, meetups, and podcasts, that allowed maintainers to connect, share experiences, and receive recognition. The initiative encourages individuals and organizations to continue supporting maintainers through GitHub Sponsors, highlighting the importance of ongoing investment in the open-source community.