Detroit - Soup

A couple of friends and I were interested in the concept of doing a "Ypsi Soup". Soup is an originated on the East Coast, and is a low barrier way to bring community together to fund projects. Someone either makes, or sponsors enough soup for a medium size group 30-50 people. Everyone that comes brings $5.00 for their dinner (soup of course) and community members that are in need of help bringing their ideas to fruition present to the group. 

After the presenters are done we each vote on who we feel is most worthy of the money in the pot (everyones $5.00) we all vote and put our submission in a box. At the end all votes are tallied and someone goes home with the sum to help bring their project to fruition!

This is great opportunity because it allows for anyone come to ask the group and it is awarded by the democratic process. The night we went a young teacher won the day that wanted to provide Christmas gift to disadvantaged students in her class. It was such a great opportunity for her to ask her community to help and she ended up getting $500.00!!!

We are looking forward to brining this to fruition in January so stay turned for more news! For more info on Detroit Soup check out their website http://detroitsoup.com

Holistic Flipping

I am writing new 2 year goals for myself in both my personal and business life. Trying to get a good comprehension on where I am at, the talents and assets I have, my personal passions and how to apply them over the next two years to good results in our community.

I have been thinking about starting a business flipping houses now for about 6 years and have helped many clients in their businesses doing flips and investments but have not entered the area as the actual "flipper" as it were quite yet.

The real reason I want to flip properties is because of the return it gives to my community. Flipping can make a home that was once an eye sore a source of pride. It can take a local person that might be looking for a job and put them to work. It can add one more amazing family to the fabric of my community. Additional to all of that I would like to add another couple of layers to further enhance the Holistic approach to flipping.

I want this home to have solar panels, I want raised beds in the backyard, I want to home to retain its historic qualities and products to be added to it from that time period. And I also want a part of the profit proceeds to go to a local non profit that will help for the advancement of our local youth.

I am in the process of structuring this business with hopes to start "Flip-Ypsi" next year. If you have any input on this process or would like to hear more of my ideas I would love to chat. I have carefully thought thru this process and know that it will be difficult to layer this type of deal but this is the type of dedication that our community needs and deserves.