Invest in a 25x ROI

Warren and DeKalb Counties spend $16.7 million annually on crime, foster care, and crisis response. The Hand Up Hub can change that for $500,000.

💰 $25 Return for Every $1 Invested

The Problem

Warren and DeKalb Counties, Tennessee are rural communities where essential services are scattered across 30 miles of rural roads. Families drive miles to a food pantry, miles to job training, and miles to a shower. Most give up.

18.6%

Poverty Rate

DeKalb County residents live below the poverty line.

$11.65M

Annual Crime Cost

Warren County spends millions on crime every year.

1,122:1

Mental Health Provider Ratio

Residents per mental health provider in Warren County.

The Solution

The Hand Up Hub is a one-stop community resource center that addresses the root causes of poverty, crime, and isolation. Under one roof, we offer:

Food pantry – client-choice groceries
Clothing closet – free clothing for all ages
Private showers and on-site laundry
Computer lab – job applications, benefit forms, resumes
Community garden – fresh food, gardening skills
Skill-building workshops – budgeting, job readiness, home repair
Tool shed – like a library loan
Neighbor mentor program – trained local volunteers

All services are free, private, and rooted in dignity.

The Return on Investment

25x

$500,000 investment saves $12.5+ million annually.

That is a $25 return for every $1 invested.

How We Reduce Costs

Crime Prevention

$11.65 million saved annually.

When families have food, clothing, and job skills, they do not resort to survival crimes. The Hub stabilizes families before they enter the legal system.

Foster Care Reduction

$333,000 saved annually for 9 children.

When parents have food, hygiene, and stability, they keep their children. The Hub keeps families together.

ER & Emergency Services

Reduced ER visits, police calls, and shelter stays.

When people have access to hygiene, food, and mental health support, they do not end up in emergency rooms or jails.

Overdose Prevention

12 lives saved per year in Warren County.

Isolation and hopelessness are root causes of addiction. The Hub restores dignity and hope.

Use of Funds

Total investment needed: $500,000

Facility Lease and Renovations$175,000

Equipment (Washers, Dryers, Computers, Shelving)$75,000

First-Year Personnel (Program Coordinator, Navigator)$120,000

Initial Inventory and Operating Expenses$130,000

TOTAL$500,000

Financial Projections

Year 1

$40,700

Net Surplus

Year 2

$53,341

Net Surplus

Year 3

$81,585

Net Surplus

Earned revenue from laundry fees, garden sales, and workshops reaches 20% of budget by Year 3.

The Ask

$500,000

To open The Hand Up Hub and deliver a 25x return on investment.

This is not a donation. This is an investment in rural Tennessee's future.

Contact Stacy to Invest →

The Cost of Doing Nothing

If The Hand Up Hub does not open, Warren and DeKalb Counties will continue to pay:

$11.65 million per year in crime costs
$333,000 per year for children in foster care
12 families per year mourning overdose deaths
18.6% of residents trapped in poverty

This year. And next year. And every year after that.

Ready to make a difference?

Contact Stacy Pollard, Founder →