Our Mission

To multiply the charitable dollars available for the benefit of those most in need of life’s basic services – food, shelter, & health care.

From President Barack Obama

“With gratitude, I want to applaud your launching of Taking it to the Streets. With our government’s ongoing financial challenges, the implementation of new, creative means of raising revenues for our fellow countrymen in need is of paramount importance.” – Barack Obama

1 in 6 Americans Suffer in Poverty In Need of Food, Shelter, Basic Medical Attention 100% of your Donation will help those in Need (minimum) All donations stay Local to the donor’s community Over 16 million Suffering in Poverty are Children Donations will be received by those in need in 14 days (or less)

GuideStar Rated – “Gold Level”Donate to us with confidence! Top 1% of non-profits for transparency & accountability.

About Us

Family Car Taking it to the Streets was formed as an independent, nascent not-for-profit organization whose express objective is to leverage the key elements of “for profit” revenue generating models to “kick start” the charitable giving of individuals for the express benefit of – those suffering in poverty nationwide.
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Why Our Work Matters

Food Line

• “Bang for the Buck” – we are able to deliver a much larger & significant impact than conventional philanthropy (so to get the most resources to those who need it most)
100% of your donation will reach those in need – 0% expenses deducted

Multiplication Philanthropy

Boy in wheelchair “Leverage” is our basic philanthropic mantra. Conventional wisdom and processes in fundraising squanders the real and massive potential of community based fundraising.

The cutting edge is investing in fundraising itself.
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Poverty Facts

49.7 million live in Poverty
16.1 million are Children
76% increase in Homelessness since 2007
49.9% of Americans have no Medical Insurance
25% of seniors declare bankruptcy due to medical expenses