Some of the videos we need a method of controlling access to, for security reasons, but a semi-vetted audience would likely be just fine to view them.
On this vacation, Jess and I came to a few realizations. First and foremost, we don’t raise money for the non-profit work when we’re not on the streets committing good deeds and asking for donations. Second, we’re bleeding out a lot more than we’re raising, which means we end up personally covering a lot, and with eight kids, that’s not always smart. Third, our businesses are what pay the bills (we don’t take checks from the non profits, nor will we), and as head-down as we’ve been with humanitarian work, we’ve given away sizeable chunks of our businesses to people who run them, which leaves less of a cushion to cover shortfalls for the non-profit.
Said all that to say this: idea occurred to me today that spinning up a subscription service like or something to control access and generate extra re venue with the aforementioned stories and videos might be a solid path to keeping things rolling like we need them to.
So, if we did that, how much interest would there be from y’all in joining? Is there a platform out there better than patreon?
And as always, you can help our veterans non profit work at
Our dope track rehabilitation work (BuyBackTheBlock) at
And our life trajectory changing Project: Initium (rehabilitating dope boys, getting them to stop selling dope, getting them certified in a viable trade and employed, or helping them start legitimate businesses), two beneficiaries of that pictured below, at
Those are the three initiatives burning the most capital right now, so any and all help is much appreciated! !