Hive Infrared is an experiment in poverty relief.  Is direct cash assistance to those in need an effective way of alleviating poverty?    

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We began with our Founder's interest in "alternative" methods of addressing homelessness in Salt Lake City, UT.  He has a background in "low touch" research methods, is a professor of management and strategy, and is a US Marine. 

 

We are particularly concerned with helping unsheltered persons who are "resource resistant."  Resource resistant persons typically avoid homeless shelters and related care providers.  There is a high number of veterans among resource resistant unsheltered.

 

If you would like learn more or contribute to Hive Infrared, please contact us and send along a bio and your goals/interests. 

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Founder/Executive Director -- Brian Wierman, PhD, MBA

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We are the beginning stages of its organizational plans.  If you are interested in learning more, please see some of our notes and progress below:

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-- We are finalizing our incorporation documents and bylaws.  We will incorporate Q1 2023.

 

-- Once incorporated, we will be able to receive tax-deductible donations. 

 

-- In Q1 2023, will will build and submit for 1023-EZ Streamline Submission for 501(c)(3) status.  

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-- We have secured pro bono in-kind legal advice for the formation of our core documents.

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-- We have secured pro bono in-kind accounting advice.

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-- We conducted our first street outreach and pilot on 9 Apr 2022.  

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-- The team adjusted from our working name, "Just Help SLC" to our new name, Hive Infrared in late 2022.