Start a charity organization.

“I had started another organization before from the ground up that served those who found themselves without homes and addictions. I cast the vision, trained volunteers and created a community impact nightly on the streets, literally on the ground doing the work of providing meals, support and when we could provide temporary housing. I loved that stuff. It wasn’t easy, but I saw the positive impact on people’s lives.”

“I didn't know anything about charities until about a year ago. As a Ukrainian that's not on the battlefield, I felt an obligation to help those that are, so ended up starting a small non-profit in the US. From a legal standpoint, it's fairly straightforward. First you register a company, then you apply for 501c3 status. You can start operating before you receive 501c3 status, which takes a few weeks/months. Total cost is about $1.5k. Fundraising – Not sure if you plan on raising capital, but I found this to be one of the most challenging parts. Even though a good chunk of our capital comes from our personal savings, about 50% was raised from our network, partnerships with other charities, PR, and various fundraising platforms (ie Benevity).”