Question 1

Why the focus on immigrants and minorities?

Accepted Answer

We believe that the US has systematic biases that make it more difficult for these communities to thrive, and want to dedicate our finite resources towards helping level the playing field a bit - even if just for a mile of a marathon.

Question 2

Why the focus on immigrants and minorities?

Accepted Answer

We believe that the US has systematic biases that make it more difficult for these communities to thrive, and want to dedicate our finite resources towards helping level the playing field a bit - even if just for a mile of a marathon.

Question 3

Why the focus on immigrants and minorities?

Accepted Answer

We believe that the US has systematic biases that make it more difficult for these communities to thrive, and want to dedicate our finite resources towards helping level the playing field a bit - even if just for a mile of a marathon.

Question 4

Can recipients be from outside the Seattle area?

Accepted Answer

Our goal is to build lasting, in-person relationships which has caused us to focus on the Seattle area, However, we are open to considering exceptions as long as the family under consideration is in the US and a long-term relationship can be maintained.

Question 5

Can recipients be from outside the Seattle area?

Accepted Answer

Our goal is to build lasting, in-person relationships which has caused us to focus on the Seattle area, However, we are open to considering exceptions as long as the family under consideration is in the US and a long-term relationship can be maintained.

Question 6

Can recipients be from outside the Seattle area?

Accepted Answer

Our goal is to build lasting, in-person relationships which has caused us to focus on the Seattle area, However, we are open to considering exceptions as long as the family under consideration is in the US and a long-term relationship can be maintained.

Question 7

Why the focus on parents?

Accepted Answer

There are many fantastic non-profits already serving children who are at a disadvantage, but there appears to be minimal support for parents of those children. We believe that helping parents achieve some respite and pursue upward mobility opportunities will create immeasurable impact on their children as well, as they are better able to parent the way they would like to, without so many stresses of everyday life.

Question 8

Why the focus on parents?

Accepted Answer

There are many fantastic non-profits already serving children who are at a disadvantage, but there appears to be minimal support for parents of those children. We believe that helping parents achieve some respite and pursue upward mobility opportunities will create immeasurable impact on their children as well, as they are better able to parent the way they would like to, without so many stresses of everyday life.

Question 9

Why the focus on parents?

Accepted Answer

There are many fantastic non-profits already serving children who are at a disadvantage, but there appears to be minimal support for parents of those children. We believe that helping parents achieve some respite and pursue upward mobility opportunities will create immeasurable impact on their children as well, as they are better able to parent the way they would like to, without so many stresses of everyday life.

Question 10

How can I donate money?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we are not fundraising so we can focus our small team 100% on serving families. We are blessed to be able to privately fund the Foundation, and welcome anyone's passionate contributions in the form of volunteering (javascript:void(0))whatever time you may have to spare.

Question 11

What is the ultimate goal of the organization? How will you measure success?

Accepted Answer

In the grand scheme of things, we hope that we can accelerate families' success, perhaps by helping them get from good to great across 3 generations instead of 4. On a daily level, we hope to simply enable parents to better enjoy the joy of parenting, which is such a privilege. We hope to create more moments of pure happiness by removing a few persistent rocks that weigh heavy on working class parents. These things are hard to measure and quantify, so in some senses we're acting on faith, and working to meet each family where they're at and work together to take steps towards their goals and dreams.

Question 12

How can I reach the founders?

Accepted Answer

The founders are looking to stay anonymous so that the organization and mission can remain focused on the families. Please feel free to write AnEasierMile@gmail.com with any specific inquiries.

Question 13

What is the ultimate goal of the organization? How will you measure success?

Accepted Answer

In the grand scheme of things, we hope that we can accelerate families' success, perhaps by helping them get from good to great across 3 generations instead of 4. On a daily level, we hope to simply enable parents to better enjoy the joy of parenting, which is such a privilege. We hope to create more moments of pure happiness by removing a few persistent rocks that weigh heavy on working class parents. These things are hard to measure and quantify, so in some senses we're acting on faith, and working to meet each family where they're at and work together to take steps towards their goals and dreams.

Question 14

Are the criteria flexible?

Accepted Answer

In general, no, so that we can uphold a fair and equitable process. However, we will continually evolve the criteria as we learn more about how to serve families.

Question 15

Do you have a mailing list I can sign up for and stay up to date on what the Foundation is doing?

Accepted Answer

Not yet, but please visit our volunteer page (javascript:void(0))for ways to stay involved!

Question 16

When will you start accepting donations?

Accepted Answer

We may begin fundraising in 1-2 years once we have worked out a scalable model to serve families. At that time, we hope to be fully efficient in taking donors' contributions and multiplying our impact together!

Question 17

Are the criteria flexible?

Accepted Answer

In general, no, so that we can uphold a fair and equitable process. However, we will continually evolve the criteria as we learn more about how to serve families.

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