Project Aims to Give Free Home to Single Mom through Crowdsourcing

ATLANTA - Oct. 7, 2014 - PRLog -- Atlanta, GA, October, 2014 – In an environment where crowdsourcing platforms, such as Kickstarter have raised millions of dollars to launch entrepreneurial dreams, one woman is hoping that she can help provide a permanent home for a single mom by raising enough money to give her former home away.

Initially launched in 2012 at MakeMeAHomeAgain.com, homeowner Kat Kelly revamped the program through Indiegogo for a 60-day run when she realized how much the tenants, a mom and her little boy, like living in the house. “I loved living there for 7 years and I want to be able to give it to someone else who will love it. This young, hardworking mom fits and this would really go a long way to giving her a much needed break and providing a solid foundation as her son grows up,” said Kelly.

The idea for the giveaway emerged in 2012 when Kelly decided that she would rather make the house a permanent home for someone than keep it as an investment property for herself. While developing the rules, ensuring legality, and refining the idea, Kelly rented the home through a property management group.

Over the past two years, the single mom who has been renting the house has grown to love the house. Kelly is hoping to raise $110,000 to cover paying off the mortgage, taxes, closing costs, and allow for a few repairs. Kelly said, “when I see her there, she just fits. I really hope we can make it permanent for her.”

The campaign runs through early November at www.indiegogo.com/projects/give-my-old-home-to-a-single-mom .

Kat Kelly is the founder and principal of Vexteo Media Group, LLC., a new media launchpad designed to allow content creators a chance to share their stories, ideas, and creatives in a safe, non-threatening environment. Vexteo is her labor of love and Make Me A Home Again is one of Vexteo’s Petri Dish projects.

Contact:
Kat Kelly
Vexteo Media Group, LLC.
makemeahomeagain@gmail.com
404.987.0170