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How one small idea led to $1 million of paid water bills | Tiffani Ashley Bell
Feb 9, 2024
Tiffani Ashley Bell, programmer and advocate for social change, shares her inspiring story of creating monumental change by paying off water bills for people in Detroit. Discover how small actions can make a big impact, with over $100,000 paid in the first 40 days and partnerships formed to prevent eviction and homelessness.
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- Taking a simple and obvious action can create monumental change, as demonstrated by Tiffani Ashley Bell's initiative to pay water bills and encourage others to join.
- Starting with the most obvious and simplest action can have a lasting impact, inspiring collaborative efforts and leading to broader impact.
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Using Technology to Tackle Human Rights Issues
Tiffany Ashley Bell, a software engineer turned social entrepreneur, shares her story of taking action after learning about thousands of Detroit residents without water due to unpaid bills. She initiates a simple solution by paying some water bills herself and encourages others to join. A website is created to connect donors with those in need, allowing them to make direct payments. Over $100,000 is raised, helping over 5,000 people get their water turned back on. This small step not only provides relief but also leads to broader impact, including city assistance, support from policymakers, and preventing eviction and homelessness.
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