My Name is Edward Cantin Sr I have been looking into getting grants, loans to open a homless shelter here in Jonesboro AR. This shelter will house 18-100 years old woman, man, families, that are displace, is would be a christian base home. We would teach them some trades to be albe to get job, life skills, like managing money, food buying, menu planning, food cost. We do not have a shleter like this in Jonesboro AR would like it to house 100 pp. Plus have a soup kitchen to help feed low income pp. I would have chruch daily for pp who want to attend, as well as bible class. I need help to start this program. I would like any help that anyone can give me. (This post was edited to remove a link. Please review our Community Best Practices for more informationabout how best to participate in our online discussions. Thank you. Please note that Community members may include only one (1) link in their signature line. Any additional links to email addresses will be removed.)
BizResearcher | Window Shopper |
8/7/2012 - 11:29 am
I applaud your desire to help the homeless. Homeless shelters, and any living
accommodation for non-family members (your family) are highly regulated at
the local and state levels. Can you partner with your church or another
agency, preferably one that already has non-profit status, rather than going
it alone? You will need a detailed business plan before you attempt to secure
any type of financing.
You might want to visit places like rescue missions and Salvation Army
shelters in your area. Many offer programs similar to what you envision. Talk
with the directors to learn all the details. This is a huge undertaking and
you will want to be fully prepared with no unpleasant surprises.
This is an truly noble cause and sounds as if it is really required in
Jonesboro. Do you have a business plan, model for sustainability through
donations once the shelter is in place. I am not sure how it works with
governments in America and the offer that they might be able to provide a
project like this?
You really have some grand plans for the shelter, is there a model that you
will use to disperse the donated money as required into the different
functions that the shelter will offer?
This is a non-profit and ineligible for SBA assistance in the form of loans.
You are looking for grants and donations.
Are you associated with a church? There are other places in the internet that
provide support for non-profits. They can show you how to start one, how to
help it classify as one for tax deductability purposes, and give you tips for
fundraising.
S | Window Shopper | 8/13/2012 - 3:06 am
kmurray | Community Moderator | 8/8/2012 - 7:48 am
BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 8/7/2012 - 11:29 am
accommodation for non-family members (your family) are highly regulated at
the local and state levels. Can you partner with your church or another
agency, preferably one that already has non-profit status, rather than going
it alone? You will need a detailed business plan before you attempt to secure
any type of financing.
You might want to visit places like rescue missions and Salvation Army
shelters in your area. Many offer programs similar to what you envision. Talk
with the directors to learn all the details. This is a huge undertaking and
you will want to be fully prepared with no unpleasant surprises.
MrJackson | Window Shopper | 8/6/2012 - 5:01 pm
Jonesboro. Do you have a business plan, model for sustainability through
donations once the shelter is in place. I am not sure how it works with
governments in America and the offer that they might be able to provide a
project like this?
You really have some grand plans for the shelter, is there a model that you
will use to disperse the donated money as required into the different
functions that the shelter will offer?
loanuniverse | Window Shopper | 8/6/2012 - 3:48 pm
You are looking for grants and donations.
Are you associated with a church? There are other places in the internet that
provide support for non-profits. They can show you how to start one, how to
help it classify as one for tax deductability purposes, and give you tips for
fundraising.
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