Drivers Wanted

By Steve Bever, October 22, 2009

It’s not magic.

Human Tribe Project isn’t a miraculous website that just sends money to people in need. It’s not the saving grace of sufferers and it is definitely not a last resort. Think of it as a Flintstone car; you get in with a place in mind to go and then you move your feet to get there. We are powered by you.

It can’t be emphasized enough that we are not a non-profit organization. It scares people. But in the scheme of things, we aren’t really a for-profit either. Our tax status is as such, so we have the ability to sell the Tribe Tags and direct the money to the specified individual. According to current tax code, it is not legal to sell a product and donate the money tax-free. We would have to pay tax on the entire transaction in order to make it work for the IRS but unfortunately, that doesn’t work for Human Tribe Project and it definitely wouldn’t work for the Human Tribe Members. Human Tribe Project doesn’t rely on outside donations to pay the electric bill and we don’t hold annual fundraisers in high society venues to glad-hand powerfully rich people. We are not a non-profit organization.

That’s where the other part of the “project” comes into play. Will it work? I don’t know. It’s part of the excitement of doing it in the first place. Is there enough trust in the world to sustain a business that is not veiled by the sacred letters “NPO”? Do people have enough motivation in general, to power the vehicle that could bring healing to the aide of a friend? I don’t know. But I like to think they do. I also like to think they can see the sense in having the power to direct their money where they want it to go instead of it being swallowed and rendered into pennies before it hits its target. Please don’t get me wrong. There is a place for everyone at the table. Research needs money to solve the problems that we face but not in lieu of the people facing them personally.

Non-profit organizations are their own worst enemy. What would happen to the organization for cancer research if a cure was discovered? That would be a glorious day but there would no longer be a need for that organization. Our business model works because there will always be people paying for treatments and other expenses related to health crisis and there will always be people wanting to drive the car that brings them answers; Even if they have to use their own feet for power.

There’s a reason people turn to Human Tribe Project for help--It works. But being off and running doesn’t mean that it won’t stop. It stops when motivation is gone, it stops when they are not fresh in your mind, it stops when your legs get tired, it stops when you do. As long as there are people suffering from disease and bills, Human Tribe Project will have the vehicle ready and waiting for them to come to the rescue. Motivation is not an option. Drivers wanted.

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I think this website founded is an amazing website! I cannot believe there is still caring people out there like you for what you are doing! Just your time and effort to show that people really do still care! Thank you

Amy Carter

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