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
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