I love seeing how technology puts a face on the need. Makes it more personal and like I'm actually giving to a real person, not just a huge black hole. The people that need help around the world are individual, not media photos and over-your-head stories
Our website ends homelessness around the world
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Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#12Sounds like Watsi but for a different problem
I think the differentiator is that they show the donor the impact of their donation using video - which is really cool.
Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#13Sounds like Watsi but for a different problem
Watsi is definitely an organization we are inspired by. Technology is a powerful tool to tackle social issues and it's encouraging to see orgs changing lives through tech.
Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#14I love seeing how technology puts a face on the need. Makes it more personal and like I'm actually giving to a real person, not just a huge black hole. The people that need help around the world are individual, not media photos and over-your-head stories
We agree, @cfrank! Philanthropy is an improved experience when genuine connections are made.
Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#15Basically like kickstarter for homeless kids/women in life-threatening danger. Really cool, check out their funded families --> http://newstorycharity.org/families-page#funded-families
Thanks Robert! We appreciate the kind words.
Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#16* THIS STORY APPEARS TO BE ACTIVELY ASTROTURFED ON HACKER NEWS *
Of the 6 top-level comments posted at this time, all 6 are from brand new accounts with exactly one comment total. All the comments are suspiciously over-positive for a charity which isn't doing anything terribly new or unique.
The following 6 accounts appear to have been registered solely to comment and upvote this post:
cfrank: I love seeing how technology puts a face on the need. Makes it more personal and like I'm actually giving to a real person, not just a huge black hole. The people that need help around the world are individual, not media photos and over-your-head stories
nhpeterson818: Wow - really awesome. They use video to show donors the families in their new home. So you see exactly who you're helping. It'd be an insanely great UX to scroll through and see pictures of the family before and a video of them after!
bab07f: Having people start their own campaigns is very smart and scaleable in my opinion. It's like having people be your salesforce. See how they set it up http://newstorycharity.org/create-campaign
robertbrett: Basically like kickstarter for homeless kids/women in life-threatening danger. Really cool, check out their funded families -->http://newstorycharity.org/families-page#funded-families
pbhatia96: Sounds like Watsi but for a different problem
harrisonapowell: How do they do the 100% model? It sounds awesome, but how do they actually make that happen?
If you're going to astroturf, please do a better job of it.
Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#17* THIS STORY APPEARS TO BE ACTIVELY ASTROTURFED ON HACKER NEWS * Of the 6 top-level comments posted at this time, all 6 are from brand new accounts with exactly one comment total. All the comments are suspiciously over-positive for a charity which isn't doing anything terribly new or unique. The following 6 accounts appear to have been registered solely to comment and upvote this post: cfrank: I love seeing how techn…
Hi John! I'm new to HN as well. I think the reason the comments are positive is because the concept is pretty cool - showing donor with video the impact they are having. No other charity does that.
Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#18* THIS STORY APPEARS TO BE ACTIVELY ASTROTURFED ON HACKER NEWS * Of the 6 top-level comments posted at this time, all 6 are from brand new accounts with exactly one comment total. All the comments are suspiciously over-positive for a charity which isn't doing anything terribly new or unique. The following 6 accounts appear to have been registered solely to comment and upvote this post: cfrank: I love seeing how techn…
Hi John! I'm new to HN as well. I think the reason the comments are positive is because the concept is pretty cool - showing donor with video the impact they are having. No other charity does that.
Your account also appears to have been (edit) first used to comment in the last 19 hours to comment on and upvote this story. Despite being registered a while ago, it has no submissions or comments prior to yesterday.
Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#19Earlier quoted context omitted.
Hi John! I'm new to HN as well. I think the reason the comments are positive is because the concept is pretty cool - showing donor with video the impact they are having. No other charity does that.
Your account also appears to have been (edit) first used to comment in the last 19 hours to comment on and upvote this story. Despite being registered a while ago, it has no submissions or comments prior to yesterday.
I guess 408 days ago means 19 hours?
Re: Our website ends homelessness around the world
#20I love seeing how technology puts a face on the need. Makes it more personal and like I'm actually giving to a real person, not just a huge black hole. The people that need help around the world are individual, not media photos and over-your-head stories
So true. I work in a non-profit and have seen that when someone feels a more personal connection, they are much more likely to stay engaged over a long period.