There’s a rising star in the realm of giving that is changing the game entirely. Meet ourcommunity.one, a peer-to-peer giving platform that’s making a significant impact and fostering a sense of unity within our communities. This nonprofit venture aims to empower communities to help their own, one anonymous act of kindness at a time.
Founded by Sholom Pinson and Levy Lieberman with the belief that there’s a critical category of need that often goes unnoticed, ourcommunity.one is dedicated to addressing the immediate, yet often overlooked, financial difficulties faced by individuals and families.
At the heart of ourcommunity.one is the commitment to ensuring that every dollar donated serves its intended purpose. They operate on a simple principle: all funds raised (excluding credit card fees) go directly to the individuals in need. This dedication to transparency and accountability forms the basis of their operation.
In the words of Shalom Goodman, co-founder of Collective Kindness, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for needy families and providing long-term solutions via a dedicated Whatsapp Group, ourcommunity.one has been a game-changer.
Collective Kindness has successfully raised nearly $160,000 in just six months using the platform, and they couldn’t be happier with the results. According to Shalom, “The customer service at ourcommunity is tremendous and has made the process a real breeze.”
The brilliance of ourcommunity.one lies in its community-based approach. The platform allows users to create groups like a shul or alumni association. Each group is overseen by a dedicated and trusted administrator who verifies and oversees each campaign.
Once a campaign is verified, a notification is sent to all group members, inviting them to assist one of their own. The recipients are kept anonymous, ensuring that they maintain their dignity, and that the act of giving is driven solely by the desire to help.
Over the past year, the platform has grown and has over 50 groups helping their neighbors, friends, and communities.
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To learn more about OurCommunity.one and become a part of this initiative, visit ourcommunity.one/sign-up
1. Who oversees/assures that the funds are distributed as designated?
2. Are there no expenses to run this worthy endeavor? All run remotely? Only run by volunteers?
Perhaps the founders are covering the expenses hence it being a real Tzadakah.
Do you need to make a community to join
Why can’t we donate to others causes as individuals