We're a week into a fundraising campaign and it hasn't gotten much traction.

So here's a different approach toward the same end.

We've split that broadly aimed campaign into four targeted efforts. Each is laser-focused on a particular project.

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Speak Up Writers Fund — $3,500

When we upgraded to the online format, we began paying the writers whose work appears on the site. Ninety percent of the time those folks are battling homelessness. This fund ensures that we can continue paying these deserving writers, allows us increase those rates, and add even more content.

Donate to Writer's Fund

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Fifty More Pursuit Packs — $5,000

This idea was first introduced late last year. Now it is in action and working. Each pack contains resources that equip someone facing homeless with a chance to earn immediate money and start to a develop sustainable recurring income.

We've been quietly distributing these, and are about to make them publicly available—so anyone anywhere can equip someone in need. Your support will create more of these impactful kits.

Create Pursuit Packs

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Online Community Hub — $2,500

An online support, training, and empowerment community for inspired partners, homeless entrepreneurs, and street writers.

Currently this is in closed beta, but will be made public in the coming months. If you are interested in joining now as one of the early users, please reply to this email.

There's nothing like it out there!

Build the Community Hub

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Podcast Launch — $1,500

This just makes sense! Already Speak Up gives a written voice to the voiceless. This will give an audible voice.

It'll start small. A short, weekly podcast featuring essays read aloud, sometimes by the author. This campaign will guarantee hardware, software, and other support to make it all happen.

Launch the Speak Up Podcast

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Not sure where to give?

No problem. Make a general support donation. It'll go where most needed.