Chris Nazareth's Fundraiser
Help me house 25 homeless elders!
Let's make a difference, please give today.
We are no longer accepting donations on this campaign, but there are other ways for you to support us today!
Like so many of us, I want to do something good and help make the world a better place. As a Hearth board member, I have the opportunity to give back and help an underserved homeless population, individuals 50 and older. Recently I was inspired by Hearth's youngest donor, an 8-year-old, who asked her friends and family to donate to Hearth for her birthday. In one week, she raised $700 to help end elder homelessness. If that came from one 8-year-old, think about what you and I can do to help elders facing homelessness. So now I am fundraising for Hearth and would love your support.
To end elder homelessness Hearth does two things: we house the homeless and we help prevent it in the first place.
Hearth's sole focus is to help individuals 50 and older who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and has the distinction of being one of the only organizations in the nation to exclusively recognize and serve homeless elders. Boston's elders are a growing percentage of the homeless population and I knew I had to help.
That's why I created this fundraiser to support Hearth. Hearth has created a model of supportive housing and services coupled with outreach which can bring elders into permanent housing successfully. Permanent, well managed housing for formerly homeless elders, combined with the right services for each resident, and supported by a collaboration of public, private, and philanthropic partners, equals a humanitarian and economical end to elder homelessness.
Ultimately, our aim is to end elder homelessness but today you can help us house 25 elders who are either living on the streets or in a shelter, or at risk of becoming homeless. The Hearth Board of Directors and senior managers have committed to raising the $50,000 this summer, and my personal goal is $2,000!
Your gift will support the work that goes into finding and securing safe and affordable housing and then turning that apartment into a home with furniture and other household items.
Giving online is easy and quick, and your support will make an impactful difference. Let's support good in the world and make a difference by ending elder homelessness.
Just a small donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for Hearth.
Please give today. Thank you.