The Wellness Collective, founded by Shanon Williams-Hughes, is a consortium of neighbors helping neighbors through emergencies and onto a path of stability. Currently serving The Greater Pittsburgh Area, this membership collective allows everyday people to access immediate support and long-term solutions to necessities such as mental and physical health, housing, transportation, nutrition, education, and the like! We have several opportunities to come together, such as becoming a paid member, contributing to a fundraiser to help a neighbor, hosting a fundraiser on behalf of TWC so that we can continue to support our neighbors, lending a hand, etc. Our goal is to not only provide support, but also to truly act as neighbors by assist each other in achieving stability and then celebrating together – near and far – when we collectively make it happen. No one should be forced into poverty or state-dependency. We are here to make it so that no one is. Reach out to www.thewellfolk.org or phone 412.212.6740.
How it Works
Neighbors become members of the collective and agree to pay whatever monthly amount that they feel comfortable with. Wellness providers are made available to our neighbors seeking support. Neighbors who reach out to The Collective are connected to the appropriate provider(s) or approved for an agreed upon monetary payment through The Collective.
Money In/Money Out
The funds raised are purposed for community use. Therefore, 90% of the money raised each year is required to be spent and publicly justified in order to ensure that the maximum amount of support is possible. To ensure the sustainability of the collective, providers are responsible for hosting one fundraiser a year, recruiting at least one new provider per year, and recruiting at least 5 community members a month.