$25 and the clothes on your back – could you survive?
In an effort to prove that the American Dream isn’t dead just yet, Adam sets off with $25 in his pocket and the clothes on his back. His goal: an apartment, a car, and $2500 in the bank one year from the day he sets out.
I am going to start – almost literally from scratch – with one 8′ x 10′ tarp, a sleeping bag, an empty gym bag, $25, and the clothes on my back. Via train, I will be dropped at a random place somewhere in the southeastern United States that is not in my home state of North Carolina. I have 365 days to become free of the realities of homelessness and become a “regular” member of society. After one year, for my project to be considered successful, I have to possess an operable automobile, live in a furnished apartment (alone or with a roommate), have $2500 in cash, and, most importantly, I have to be in a position in which I can continue to improve my circumstances by either going to school or starting my own business.
- July 24th: Setting Up at
ScratchBeginnings.com
I have nothing but respect for this type of venture – I did the same thing, with similar results.
