If you want to fight poverty in your community, but fear that your donations will be mostly spent on organizational overhead, or your cash handout will be spent on drugs or alcohol, you might be interested to know about HandUp.
HandUp has a number of innovative approaches to helping fight poverty through non-profits and direct donation. For example, HandUp provides a platform where non-profits can start “campaigns” to raise money for specific causes or individual members. When you donate, you know your donation goes to a specific cause. When donations are used, “you will get a thank you note with details on how your donation was used and how it helped. You can also visit the member profile or campaign page to see the latest updates and impact metrics.”
HandUp also has a pilot program in San Francisco whereby HandUp gift cards can be purchased and then distributed on the street level. According to the website, “100% of your $25 card is used to buy goods and services. People also meet with case managers and connect to services.” HandUp hopes to expand this gift card program in other cities soon.
Consider exploring HandUp if you’re looking for an effective way to fight poverty. If you have additional questions, you can learn more on their FAQ here: https://handup.org/faq.
Visit HandUp here:
https://handup.org/
