I've got an idea that I want to run by you, and I think charities could really benefit by using Steemit. I'm constantly trying to figure out ways we could use Steemit and the blockchain to help the needy in this world. I've got an idea that might help and I would really appreciate any advice, thoughts or suggestions in the comments below.

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Idea: Charity Account & Support

Concept: A Steemonian like you and me find a local charity to educate and facilitate an account on Steemit. The charity then blogs daily about things they are doing and real stories of the people they are helping. The Steemit community supports by upvoting and sharing the charity's posts and following their account. The money earned is then used to benefit the charity.

Benefits: With enough support by the Steemit community, the charity account could generate a fair amount of revenue. Especially with the price of SBD and Steem so high right now. It would also give the charity an opportunity to share real life stories about their organization and highlight people that they are helping.

One Step Further: The idea is also possible to take to a homeless shelter or a battered women's shelter and one of us go in and teach them how to use Steemit.

Funding: Let's say the shelter needs a computer in order to help get them ready to blog. If they don't have the funds, and the computer costs $800, then they create a post asking the community to help with the computer. One whale could do that with a single 25% vote. This concept could be used for many things.

Challenges: Taxes are going to be the biggest. I expect there to be some tax issues, but I am sure there is a way to make sure this is beneficial financially to the organization or there is no sense in doing it. The other challenge will be to find good Steemonians that will help build this program up.

Overall: The Charity Accounts could be a great way for organization to make some extra money and to possibly give people a chance at finding financial freedom by using Steemit.

Thoughts: I want to know what you think. Let me know if you would like to do something like this. What am I missing? I would really appreciate any feedback.

I am willing to try this with a local charity, I know one that would be great and I already have a contact. Let me know your thoughts though, I don't want to jump into something if everyone thinks it will fail.

I don't ask often, but please resteem to get as much feedback as possible.

Thanks for reading and for your feedback.