Tag: homelessness

The EMPWR Coat

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The EMPWR coat is a water-resistant jacket, which can transform into a sleeping bag, or be worn as an over-the-shoulder bag when not in use. The coat is constructed of durable, water resistant Cordura fabric from Carhartt, upcycled automotive insulation from General Motors, and other materials provided by generous donors.

 It costs $100 to sponsor a coat, which covers the cost of labor, materials, and overhead expenses. Sponsor a coat to be given to someone in need by making a donation here. To receive a coat for someone in need in your community, contact them by filling out their “Request a coat” form. 

(via Goodnet)

Signs For The Homeless

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Designers Create Attractive Typographic Signs for the Homeless

Designers Create Attractive Typographic Signs for the Homeless

Designers Create Attractive Typographic Signs for the Homeless

Artists Kenji Nakayama and Christopher Hope wanted to offer something meaningful to the homeless, so they used their talents and teamed up to create “Signs For The Homeless“.

Being that a sign is one of the only ways homeless people are able to communicate their needs, the artists interviewed and photographed a number of homeless people on the streets of Boston and replaced their old cardboard and sharpie signs with new and colorful signs conveying the same message.

The goal of the project was to raise awareness about the current state of poverty and encourage others to help the homeless.

(via Complex)