What plans do you have, if any, to address the growing number of homeless families in the United States?
New Story (YC S15 nonprofit) Crowdfunds Houses for Homeless Families
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#22What plans do you have, if any, to address the growing number of homeless families in the United States?
Hi lsiebert!
We're focus on Haiti from now but our mission is to build as many self sustaining communities around the world as we can. One houses at a time. :)
Re: New Story (YC S15 nonprofit) Crowdfunds Houses for Homeless Families
#23As someone who has been homeless, please let me know if I can help in any way in addition to donations. I don't have much time, but what you're doing is incredible
Re: New Story (YC S15 nonprofit) Crowdfunds Houses for Homeless Families
#24hey guys! would love any feedback, and here to answer any questions you might have.
I'll donate later this week. Great nonprofit. Question: do you feel there is added value to using the "all-or-nothing" crowd funding model? How would this be different from simply earmarked aggregated funds with individuals following the families they helped support?
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#25As someone who has been homeless, please let me know if I can help in any way in addition to donations. I don't have much time, but what you're doing is incredible
Hi Austen!
Thanks for the kind words. Sharing this story is a great/quick way to help.
We'd love to get your insight - I just emailed you from alexandria@newstorycharity.org
Alexandria (New Story Co-Founder)
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#26(1) For other families that you aren't able to help, how long would it take them to find alternative housing?
(2) What would that situation look like?
Re: New Story (YC S15 nonprofit) Crowdfunds Houses for Homeless Families
#27(1) For other families that you aren't able to help, how long would it take them to find alternative housing? (2) What would that situation look like?
Hey!
To give some context, all of the families we have funded (and about 80,000 Haitians) have remained homeless SINCE the earthquake in 2010. We cannot say with certainty the length of time it would take to find alternative housing, but their options are clearly scant to non-existent.
The situation for most families = thin tarp tents without access to basic sanitation. The heat is described as unbearable and blinding (literally) by our recipients and other dangers like rape, theft, and disease outbreak are rampant. Our concrete homes = safety, privacy, sanitation, and an environment that supports prosperity. We believe shelter is a human right and a critical component to poverty alleviation efforts.
Alexandria (New Story Co-Founder)
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#28Great work - what you are doing is amazing.
It strikes me that you have a very similar model to Watsi (which I am also a massive fan of).
I was wondering if you had any interest in extending your reach to the Pacific Islands. The islands are unfortunately constantly in varying states of disrepair and are regularly exposed to harsh environments, particularly tropical storms.
A recent example was cyclone Pam which resulted in a tremendous amount of devastation to Vanuatu.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone_Pam
I currently reside in New Zealand and wondered if there would possibly be any opportunities to work with you guys in any way to achieve such an objective (possibly through collaboration with local networks).
Re: New Story (YC S15 nonprofit) Crowdfunds Houses for Homeless Families
#29Great work - what you are doing is amazing. It strikes me that you have a very similar model to Watsi (which I am also a massive fan of). I was wondering if you had any interest in extending your reach to the Pacific Islands. The islands are unfortunately constantly in varying states of disrepair and are regularly exposed to harsh environments, particularly tropical storms. A recent example was cyclone Pam which resu…
Hi Neuro!
Thanks for the kind words! We definitely take inspiration from Watsi and consider the comparison a great compliment!
We don't have plans to extend to the Pacific Islands in the near-term future - but the region is definitely in our sights. We ultimately plan to create self-sustaining communities globally.
If you have any insight on areas of extreme need (like Vanuatu) and/or fantastic local non-profit partners in the area, let's talk! alexandria@newstorycharity.org
Alexandria (New Story Co-Founder)