Help a single father find a home for his family, after a fire

Nasir (Nas) Jones started the campaign

Stanley Young is an unemployed construction worker and single father. Two weeks ago, a fire destroyed his home. His family is stuck in a hotel, but time is running out. I could barely watch his tragic story on the news… here's the clip: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/08/young-family-seeks-home-after-fire-92390.html — they will be kicked out by August 13th if we don't do something to help now.

I am also a single father, and we don't get enough credit in this country. I'm committed to helping Stanley and his eight (yes 8!) kids. Moreover, I believe and hope that we should all, as a community, come together to help our fellow American men and women when they need us in desperate situations like this. See if you can't find a few dollars to help the Youngs get back on their feet with me. We need to raise enough to extend their stay, and maybe even afford a down payment on a new house or something.

This is real. It is me. I'm putting in $5,000 myself. Never done something like this, but I have faith that our American community can pull together a miracle for this strong family who needs our help right now. We've already made our first, $20,000 goal, and I've put in another $5,000 on top.

Thanks and God bless.

Update: With our success in just the first few hours of our campaign, countless press outlets have been kind enough to cover this:

– ABC News: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/08/rapper-nas-raising-money-to-help-stanley-young-92473.html

– XXL Mag: http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/08/nas-raises-27000-for-homeless-family/

– CBS Local: http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/08/08/rapper-nas-helps-displaced-d-c-family-raise-money-for-housing/

– Hip Hop DX: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24969/title.nas-pledges-to-help-homeless-family-in-washington-d-c-

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Matt Slawski

I believe with all of our help and the red cross, this man and his children will live in a comfortable home.

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Debbie roger

No father should have that burden on his shoulders. Lets make his life a little easier! What a great cause by Nas, truly a class act

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Casandra Johnson

God bless you for doing this and it is my prayer for at least $1M to be raised for this family, allowing them to purchase a decent home free and clear, and everything that they need to include furnishings, utilities, food, supplies and adequate transportation!

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Campaign Description:

Stanley Young is an unemployed construction worker and single father. Two weeks ago, a fire destroyed his home. His family is stuck in a hotel, but time is running out. I could barely watch his tragic story on the news… here's the clip: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/08/young-family-seeks-home-after-fire-92390.html — they will be kicked out by August 13th if we don't do something to help now.

I am also a single father, and we don't get enough credit in this country. I'm committed to helping Stanley and his eight (yes 8!) kids. Moreover, I believe and hope that we should all, as a community, come together to help our fellow American men and women when they need us in desperate situations like this. See if you can't find a few dollars to help the Youngs get back on their feet with me. We need to raise enough to extend their stay, and maybe even afford a down payment on a new house or something.

This is real. It is me. I'm putting in $5,000 myself. Never done something like this, but I have faith that our American community can pull together a miracle for this strong family who needs our help right now. We've already made our first, $20,000 goal, and I've put in another $5,000 on top.

Thanks and God bless.

Update: With our success in just the first few hours of our campaign, countless press outlets have been kind enough to cover this:

– ABC News: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/08/rapper-nas-raising-money-to-help-stanley-young-92473.html

– XXL Mag: http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/08/nas-raises-27000-for-homeless-family/

– CBS Local: http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/08/08/rapper-nas-helps-displaced-d-c-family-raise-money-for-housing/

– Hip Hop DX: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24969/title.nas-pledges-to-help-homeless-family-in-washington-d-c-