Homelessness

Microsoft Pledges $500M for Affordable Housing in Seattle
Microsoft

Microsoft Pledges $500M for Affordable Housing in Seattle

The pledge is intended to help tackle the low and middle-income housing crisis in Seattle, but also to encourage policy change, new investment by the state, and to support organizations that help the homeless.
Matthew Humphries | 3 min read
This Entrepreneur Risked It All and Ended Up Homeless Handing Out Resumes on a Street Corner

This Entrepreneur Risked It All and Ended Up Homeless Handing Out Resumes on a Street Corner

Talk about embracing failure.
Gene Marks | 5 min read
Seattle Is Taxing Amazon to Help Solve Its Homeless Problem: Bad Move.

Seattle Is Taxing Amazon to Help Solve Its Homeless Problem: Bad Move.

Amazon paid zero federal income tax on a 2017 profit of $5.6 billion. It received a $784 million rebate from the new federal tax law. Seattle's 'head tax' will cost it $12.4 million yearly for five years.
Jake Rheude | 4 min read
Starbucks Is Now Open for Loitering and It's a Terrible Business Decision

Starbucks Is Now Open for Loitering and It's a Terrible Business Decision

The chain is now allowing anyone to use their spaces, regardless of whether they purchase anything.
Gene Marks | 4 min read
Fire Your Marketing Team and Hire Homeless People

Fire Your Marketing Team and Hire Homeless People

A man holding a clever sign reminded me about the power of great copy.
Andrew Medal | 3 min read

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