Our 10 Step Plan

Step One: Understand and Share the Plan

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says, “Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he eats for a lifetime.”

This ancient wisdom is the foundation of everything we do. Poverty and homelessness will never end if we only provide handouts. Real change happens when we equip people with the skills, resources, and support they need to rebuild their own lives. Our approach is rooted in empowerment, not dependency, helping people help themselves.

Take Action: Share this philosophy with your friends, family, and community. Support organizations like Choose Charities Corp. that prioritize sustainable solutions over short-term relief. The first step to ending poverty is changing how we think about it.

Step Two: A Change of Heart

America spends hundreds of billions on research, defense, and exploration, yet we haven’t coordinated our collective efforts to end poverty at home. The resources exist. The question is whether we have the heart, mind, and soul to redirect them. When we shift our priorities as a nation, we unlock the potential to lift every struggling American out of poverty with dignity.

Take Action: Open your heart to what matters most. Don’t ignore that quiet voice inside telling you to help. Get involved. Volunteer. Donate. When enough of us change our priorities, the impossible becomes inevitable.

Step Three: Create Safe Havens

Choose Charities Corp. is committed to building specialized facilities that serve our homeless citizens and veterans. The Citizens Quarters will support families and individuals in poverty, while The VETS Quarters will honor the unique experiences of those who served. These aren’t just shelters—they’re communities where residents actively participate in operations, receive professional guidance, and access the financial, medical, psychological, and occupational resources they need to rebuild their lives.

Take Action: Our safe havens are the heart of this mission, but we can’t build them alone. Volunteer your time. Donate what you can. Imagine if everyone in our network gave just $10 a month, together, we’d raise hundreds of thousands annually to make these facilities a reality.

Step Four: Support the Mission. Be the Mission.

Our vision requires more than buildings. It requires people. Local, regional, and national professionals in finance, medicine, psychology, and life skills will form the backbone of our safe haven operations. Guided by Choose Charities Corp.’s Board and governed by clear bylaws and accountability measures, this network ensures continuity, quality, and sustainable impact across every facility we operate.

Take Action: Are you a professional looking for purpose beyond profit? Join our team of experts committed to teaching, guiding, and supporting those who need it most. This is your chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.

Step Five: Overcome the Cost

The federal government allocates over $70 billion annually to address housing and poverty, yet the problem persists. Experts estimate that approximately $175 billion could lift every American out of poverty, roughly the amount owed in unpaid taxes by the top 1% of earners. This isn’t about pointing fingers; it’s about recognizing that the resources already exist. We simply need the collective will to use them.

Take Action: This effort requires all of us, individuals, small businesses, and large corporations alike. If just a fraction of America’s 24 million millionaires donated $100 a month, we’d generate over $26 billion annually. Change your heart, and your priorities will follow.

Step Six: Shop With Purpose

Our online marketplace is a movement. Every product represents a Choose Charities Corp. program addressing poverty, homelessness, and veteran support. When you shop with us, you’re not just buying merchandise; you’re directly funding initiatives that change lives. Wear your support proudly and inspire others to join the cause.

Take Action: Visit our marketplace today. From apparel to accessories, every item carries purpose. One purchase at a time, you become an advocate for change.

Step Seven: Create Sustainable Programs

Choose Charities Corp. offers programs designed to make giving simple, accessible, and sustainable. From our Choose ChariTEES initiative to the Change4Change Donation Box program and our Annual 411 Day fundraiser, we’ve created multiple pathways for individuals and businesses to contribute meaningfully. These programs aren’t one-time efforts—they’re engines of ongoing support.

Take Action: Explore our programs and find the one that fits your capacity to give. Whether you’re an individual or a business, there’s a place for you in this mission. Sustainability is the key to ending poverty for good.

Step Eight: Increase Corporate Philanthropy

Choose Charities Corp. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit marketing firm that creates dynamic campaigns for businesses of all sizes. We’ve designed programs for major brands that enhance their reputation and bottom line while generating substantial donations for charitable causes. When corporate success aligns with social good, everyone wins.

Take Action: If you represent a business looking to make an impact, let’s talk. We’ll design a custom marketing program that elevates your brand while funding vital programs for veterans, families, and communities in need. No risk, no obligation, just the opportunity to be part of something transformative.

Step Nine: Develop Our Board

Our Board of Directors provides oversight, guidance, and expertise across every area of our operations. We seek professionals in finance, medicine, psychology, and life skills who share our vision of a poverty-free America. Board members establish the structure, bylaws, and procedures that ensure our safe havens run effectively and sustainably.

Take Action: Are you a leader in your field with a passion for service? We’re seeking dedicated professionals to join our Board and help shape the future of Choose Charities Corp. Your expertise could be the catalyst that takes this mission to the next level.

Step Ten: You Make the Difference

Mother Teresa once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone upon the waters to create many ripples.” That’s exactly what we’re asking of you. Choose Charities Corp. will continue to advocate for a nationwide change of heart, mind, soul, and priorities. But without you, it’s just a dream. With you, it’s a movement.

Take Action: The power to end poverty and homelessness lives in your heart, your mind, your soul, and your priorities. Change them, and together, we will change the world.