...please and thank you.
Intro
Welcome to rubyslist.org! As of 08/15/24, this site has been live for about a week. rubyslist is a reorganized collection of spreadsheets I’ve maintained for years as my personal homeless resource day planners. I’m also working on guides for other service categories not yet covered here.
I started this project in mid-July, just after celebrating my first year sober in three decades. This year, I focused on healing my mind, body, and spirit, and I’m happier and healthier than ever! I needed a year to prepare before diving into new projects, and this feels like a great start.
My vision is to create a user-driven platform that gives the outdoor population a voice in their advocacy and serves as a guide for the angels doing the real humanitarian work, based on community feedback.
Work
- Database Upgrade: moving data from Google Sheets to a proper database for dynamic, personalized guides and better scalability.
- Mass Email: updating information and sharing it at events. User registration will allow angels to update their events.
- Angelside Interface: under construction as a toolkit for providers and a relief map for coordination.
- Venice Boardwalk: planning to offer coffee and breakfast. Thursday mornings?
Help
- Web design/development
- DB Mgmt
- Web search/data entry
- Social Media
- A closet with Wi-Fi and an outlet!
- Used laptop
- Volunteers for Venice/Santa Monica
$$$
This project started with my personal funds, specifically my final GR cash benefits for the year. I no longer qualify for these benefits. Here’s the breakdown:
- Laptop: Bought a used Chromebook for $35.
- Domain: rubyslist.org cost $12.99/year; renews at $18 next August.
- Web Hosting: Hostinger trialed at $17 for a month. 1-year renewal for $36 if purchased before 08/04.
- Software: Free tools work, but more advanced features are behind paywalls. I anticipate needing paid tools as the site grows.
- Other: Your donations will help me take care of basic needs while applying my time/energy to this project.
Thanks for listening!