Meet the 2023 Reconstruct Challenge Winners
We are excited to present the 15 recipients of the 2023 Reconstruct Challenge that were announced and presented their solutions and projected impact September 18-20 at showcase events open to the public during three consecutive evenings at Startup Week Louisville.
Bringing Neighborly Love to Affordable Housing
Noelle Marcus started Nesterly because she and her family have witnessed how difficult it can be to access affordable housing.
It's Expensive to be Poor: Housing
Moving into a new living arrangement is costly for any individual. There are normally costs associated with moving, starting a new lease, down payments, etc. For many individuals however, these costs are far more than an inconvenience.
It's Expensive to be Poor: Transportation
As people – no matter where you live, what you do, or who you are – we are constantly moving from one place to another. Whether you walk, bike, drive, or ride, getting from point A to point B is important for the sake of having a job, engaging with your community, accomplishing tasks, and more.
Operationalizing Your Values
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Scott Koloms, President and CEO of Facilities Management Services, the first b-corp certified janitorial company in the world and Founder of Canopy, a nonprofit working to create a more vibrant and relevant Kentucky economy that serves all folks and takes care of our beautiful landscape.
Food Insecurity During A Pandemic
mRelief is a tool that eases the process of applying for and receiving SNAP benefits for those who are eligible. This female-led company has unlocked over $189 million dollars in benefits and has helped over 425,000 families across all 50 states secure food stamps.
Crushing Medical Debt
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce sits down with Jared Walker, Founder and CEO of a Portland-based startup called Dollar For. Dollar For crushes medical debt. Jared is passionate about how a medical crisis shouldn’t have to equal a financial crisis. He started his journey by crowdfunding in Portland to help people pay their medical bills. That was before he learned about Charity Care.
Innovation and Empowerment with Rose Afriyie
On this episode of More Than Profit podcast Rose Afriyie of mRelief talks about innovation around food stamps and living with passion and creativity.