Providing Warmth and Resources to Those in Need
The Heartwarmers Project is a movement of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits working together to provide warmth, support, and resources to those who need it most.
Find Resources Near You
Locate food, shelter, bathrooms, and other essential services on our interactive map.
What is a Heartwarmer?
A Heartwarmer is a person, place, or thing that provides essential life support for the at-risk public, especially during Winter. This is made possible by mutual collaboration and collective action between helpers and their neighbors.
This project aims to prevent freezing deaths this winter. It offers resources for helpers, businesses, and people at risk. The long-term goal is to develop an app connecting those at risk with essential resources.
I used to be homeless. Now I am not. For a handful of Winters, I used a trick involving a well-sealed reusable water bottle filled with hot water to provide warmth and hope. Now I am turning that into a cooperative and open-source movement to help members of the at-risk public, where policy fails.
How it Works: Three levels of Engagement
Heartwarmers is a three-prong approach to harm reduction in our communities.
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Level 1: Individual
We'll show you how to create and personalize care packages for those in need, even on a budget. We'll also connect you with resources for bulk item donations.
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Level 2: Business
Businesses and nonprofits can use our toolkit to provide essential amenities like warmth, charging stations, and food to those in need. Organizations with free public offerings can also add themselves to our interactive map.
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Level 3: The Technology
We're creating an app to connect people experiencing homelessness with resources. Your feedback and participation are vital to make this tool truly helpful. Check out our mobile prototype and learn how you can contribute to this open source project.
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Create an account to share your wishlist, connect with others, and access personalized resources.
Why Create an Account?
- Create and share your personal wishlist
- Receive donations and support from the community
- Save your favorite resource locations
- Connect with others in similar situations
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Support Our Project
By making a financial contribution through Ko-Fi, you are allowing me to focus my time towards development of Heartwarmers.
Click the support button in the bottom-right corner to donate through Ko-Fi!
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