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RidleyReport
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I think we all understand the negative implications of being given something for nothing on a long term basis. Even when the money isn't coercively obtained, it can still be harmful to the person who gets it.
Has there been much thought toward forming a charity that hires people rather than handing them stuff? Kinda like Lighthouse for the Blind (which hires factory workers who can't get standard factory jobs) only maybe better?
Hmmm... now the wheels are turning...what if one of the charities were to hire deserving out-of-work people to do things that enhance liberty?
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S Michael Moore
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I have been thinking lately of starting a charity called "Houses for Heroes." It would work similar to Habitats for Humanity, except I would hire homeless veterans (along with accepting volunteer labor) to do the actual work. Then upon completion of the project, I would turn the keys over to one of the vets and move on to the next. Also, rather than building new houses, I would just rehab houses in blighted areas of town. This would be a win/win situation for the town and the homeless vets.
I intend to file for charity status this upcoming summer, about the same time as when I move up to NH.
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More and more, when faced with the world of men, the only reaction is one of individualism. Man alone is an end unto himself. Everything one tries to do for the common good ends in failure. -- Albert Camus
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I have been thinking lately of starting a charity called "Houses for Heroes." It would work similar to Habitats for Humanity, except I would hire homeless veterans (along with accepting volunteer labor) to do the actual work. Then upon completion of the project, I would turn the keys over to one of the vets and move on to the next. Also, rather than building new houses, I would just rehab houses in blighted areas of town. This would be a win/win situation for the town and the homeless vets.
I intend to file for charity status this upcoming summer, about the same time as when I move up to NH.
This sounds like a great idea! It has always really bugged me to drive by boarded up buildings right next to new construction! Just curious - why only hire homeless vets? Maybe other homeless or very poor could also qualify for this program? Also, glad to see that you hope to be moving to NH this summer? Do you know where yet? |
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S Michael Moore
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This sounds like a great idea! It has always really bugged me to drive by boarded up buildings right next to new construction! Just curious - why only hire homeless vets? Maybe other homeless or very poor could also qualify for this program? 1) I am a Navy vet 2) They have put their lives on the line to protect the small amount of freedom that we current have in the US I would certainly consider others who had perfomed some heroic liberty oriented cause. Also, glad to see that you hope to be moving to NH this summer? Do you know where yet? I am not sure yet, perhaps the Lakes area (Gilford) or perhaps Stoddard. Honestly, it will depend solely on finding a property that I like so that I can build a house and being in a town that I like the "feel" of. Before I decide, I will come up for at least two weeks to really feel out as many areas as possible. |
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More and more, when faced with the world of men, the only reaction is one of individualism. Man alone is an end unto himself. Everything one tries to do for the common good ends in failure. -- Albert Camus
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I have been thinking lately of starting a charity called "Houses for Heroes." It would work similar to Habitats for Humanity, except I would hire homeless veterans (along with accepting volunteer labor) to do the actual work. Then upon completion of the project, I would turn the keys over to one of the vets and move on to the next. Also, rather than building new houses, I would just rehab houses in blighted areas of town. This would be a win/win situation for the town and the homeless vets.
I intend to file for charity status this upcoming summer, about the same time as when I move up to NH.
Here are some links to co-operative housing sites I found the other day. Seem to be gov associated organization but there might be practical info to be found there also. http://www.ruralhome.org/http://www.nlihc.org/http://www.nrhcweb.org/http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/Solutions to housing problems: http://www.domeliving.com/nickel/index.htmlhttp://www.domeliving.com/rentals.htmlhttp://www.monolithic.com/gallery/commercial/rentals/index.htmlhttp://www.monolithic.com/gallery/commercial/roi/I too believe solidarity should be chosen rather than altruistic charity. Charity is giving a wino $10 to buy a hot meal. Might not sound like a bad thing but it just means he'll be more likely to spend the next $10 he's given on some Thunderbird. Remember, thousands upon thousands of "poor people" are giving their spawn XBOXes and other useless crap tonight. This is what "charity" allows to happen. |
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