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[ambasciatore]

[ It's been a while since Hades was in full view on video. The old concert hall is looking less like a concert hall, and more like a refuge center. Nico's been doing a lot since Magnus left and Persephone had left the place to him. ]

Okay, is this thing on?

[ He looks at the camera, dark circles under his eyes more noticeable than normal. ]

Great. So I'm looking for volunteers. We've... I've made sure Hades continues to be a homeless youth shelter and-- [ There's a pause. ] I don't really know what I'm doing or how else to get the word out. We have money to keep the lights on and the place running but I'm not sure what sort of resources I need to get them help.

[ Them being the few kids who are already here but not featured on the video. Mostly native kids right now, but it's clear that someone lives there from the beds and personal belongings behind Nico. ]

Any advice?

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[ambasciatore]

Nothing.

All of the money was left over from my friend and Persephone. That sounds like it would be a good idea.

[heliophilic]

It's important to have various fundraisers throughout the year to make bigger budget goals. Start networking with local businesses and see if they won't donate things for auctions or put out donation jars by their registers to collect spare change. It all adds up.

You might want to connect with people used to raising money for 501c3s for better ways to fund-raise throughout the year.

[ambasciatore]

501c3s?

[heliophilic]

The government's code for tax exempt nonprofits.

[ambasciatore]

Oh.

Wait do we need a non-profit tax code to even operate?

[heliophilic]

No, but it'll probably make your life easier.

I'll connect you with a few people that would know better than me.

[Because frankly, the idea that anyone is coming to him with tax-related questions is kind of hilarious, even if he was the one to bring it up.]

[ambasciatore]

That would be amazing. It's hard enough getting people to care about a bunch of teenagers.

[heliophilic]

[After a few minutes he sends along some names, numbers, and emails, all contacts from various other charities he's worked with over the years.]

See this is normally the part where I jokingly ask how much of a pain in the ass they are, but I'll refrain myself this once.

People seem to think that age is "old enough to take care of themselves" when the shit hits the fan. They forget they're still kids. It's cynical, but focus on fundraisers where people get something out of it--food, raffles, something. Then while they're enjoying their pancakes beat them to death with the reminder that these are still fucking kids.