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robb chen-ware
@chenware · Head of Accounts, HFC
We appreciate the feedback from everyone, and the exposure. This is a challenging issue to attempt to address using technology, and we know our solution is far from perfect. Thank you for helping us to get a bit closer.
We built WeShelter as the simplest method to allow people to act on their empathetic response to the issue of homelessness and to the human… See more
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Ben Tossell
@bentossell · Community Lead, Product Hunt
I'm all for making charity-giving more prevalent and front of mind.
However, I do feel quite uncomfortable that this seems to gamify the process.
IMO there should be no ranking system. Wanting to be seen as the 'most-charitable' is the wrong way to look at giving.
The share system should just to be raise awareness of the app but not that you beat the 'w… See more
Alphonso Morris
@youngfonz · Sr. Visual Designer
Loving it. Homelessness is a BIG problem in NYC. Glad to see people are trying to make difference!
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robb chen-ware
@chenware · Head of Accounts, HFC
We appreciate the feedback from everyone, and the exposure. This is a challenging issue to attempt to address using technology, and we know our solution is far from perfect. Thank you for helping us to get a bit closer.
We built WeShelter as the simplest method to allow people to act on their empathetic response to the issue of homelessness and to the human… See more
Chris
@coolbearcjs · CEO
Homeless people need food and shelter and that is a housing issue. I have seen some amazing things being done in NYC with 300 SF units that can be had cheaply. I am considering looking at building those in cities like Vegas and SF to help build homes and opportunities for the homeless. Imagine a building where the first levels were restaurants or other labor… See more
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Maisie Devine
@maisie_devine · Co-Founder, Savvy
Important to note - it is only in NYC right now