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Help a Neighbor Up

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HandUp is crowdfunding for neighbors in need

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Make street & web donations directly to specific people in need.

100% goes to basics like food, clothing, and medical care.

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How it works

People in-need sign up for HandUp membership through nonprofit partners that already work with the community

We have 50+ partnership requests from nonprofits and city governments across the country and world.

Members give donation-request cards to friends, family, & neighbors who want to help

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Helping San Franciscans Find & KEEP Housing

RESOURCES We bring new resources directly to the people who need them most. CONNECTION HandUp engages the homeless community, connecting them with existing case management, housing and other services. COMMUNITY We help our members build safety nets by strengthening their relationships with friends, family, and neighbors who want to help.

Sharing Best Practices Across a Diverse Community

“Most Innovative Startup of the Day!”

Social Impact Award @ 2014 LAUNCH Conference Smart Cities Award @ 1776 SF Challenge Cup

Increasing public awareness

1.  Help a Neighbor Up at handup.us"

2.  Spread the word on Facebook & Twitter"

3.  Want to partner? Email partners@handup.us

Want to help?

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