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Revision as of 08:58, 16 August 2006
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Mission
Bootstrap homeless identifies and develops entrepreneurs who are either homeless or working poor and helps them grow in their existing skills while acquiring new ones.
Description
- Bootstrap Bootcamp
- Monthly meeting with pre-qualified homeless bootstrappers
- Other...
Detailed Description
The Bootstrap Homeless initiative is part of an overarching vision to provide supportive housing, entrepreneurial development and networking amongst the homeless, working poor, nonprofit, faith communities and the Austin marketplace to work in mutually beneficial ways.
It's is about working with the homeless and working poor to discover their potential and rise above their current status by harnessing the power of capitalism to create solutions to social problems.
The basic premise behind this that one the best "MBA" programs or entrepreneurial training out there. Tapping into this great resource to create an organic, vibrant and dynamic network where these folks are given a chance to create a better life for them selves and their community.
Examples of Successful Homeless Businesses
- Taking out the trash from downtown bars
- House painting
- Back office work
- Flyer distribution
Ideas
The homeless are downtown and have a lot of interaction with bars there like Halcyon, Red Fez, etc. Can we engage these communities in this process as potential customers? Read about Homeless Bootstrapper Ohio.
