How the RoadStar program works!

This not for profit social enterprise was created to help beggars become business people. In fact, “beggars” (aka signers or panhandlers) have already started a business. They know the best locations and the best times of day to maximize donations. They just need a product to sell to make the shift from begging to business.

RoadStars’ pilot project will start with 50 cases of bottled water and 50 signs. Money for the launch will be raised through $10 donations from friends and family. During the week of March 10, 2008, I will approach signers in the Seattle area to see if they would like to try selling water instead of asking for handouts. They will receive a “start-up kit” for free.

Participants will offer the water to commuters for free or a donation. Bottles will be labeled with contact and website information so that donations may be made at any time after the contact. The signers will keep their first round of profits, but will purchase inventory at cost starting with the second round.

The $10 “start-up kit” for participants will consist of:

• One case of bottled water, labeled with RoadStars information

• One RoadStars sign

• A donation container to be attached to the sign


If you would like to donate please feel free to click on the donate button, bottom left of this page.
Or if you would prefer to volunteer your time contact Howard Hale info@roadstars.org or call direct 206.355.0313