FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
CaseyNeistat
9 min, 17 sec
The video details the process of giving away $50,000 to people affected by COVID-19 through a Direct Action project sponsored by NordVPN. The money is given directly to individuals, without the involvement of a charity, and the recipients' stories are shared.
Summary
- The video host collaborates with NordVPN to give away $50,000 directly to people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The host, along with his friend Mike, selected recipients through social media outreach, asking if anyone had been laid off or was experiencing financial difficulties.
- They delivered care packages to some recipients, which served as an excuse to also provide the cash gift.
- Not all recipients wanted to be filmed or share their stories, so some were simply sent the money.
- Some recipients shared their stories, including a man with ALS whose wife's pay was cut due to the pandemic, and a woman who lost her job and was struggling to support her family.
- The host mentions a group of volunteers in the Bay Area running the 1K Project, which gives $1,000 a month to families in need, and decides to give the last $30,000 of the funds to this initiative.
- The video concludes with a message about the importance of being kind to others, as everyone is dealing with their own challenges.
- NordVPN, upon reviewing the video, agreed to give another $20,000 for the host to distribute, bringing the total donation to $70,000.
Chapter 1
The video host explains the direct action project, which involves giving away $50,000 sponsored by NordVPN directly to individuals who need it.
- The host secured $50,000 from his sponsor, NordVPN, for the Direct Action project.
- Direct Action involves giving money directly to individuals, bypassing charities that may take a percentage for overhead costs.
- The host and his friend Mike reached out to people via social media, asking if they had been laid off or were facing financial hardship, and promising them a 'care package'.
Chapter 2
The first recipient of the Direct Action project is a man suffering from ALS whose wife's pay was cut due to COVID-19.
- The man, an ex-EMT, has ALS and relies on his wife as his primary caregiver.
- Because of the pandemic, his wife's pay has been cut in half, adding to their financial difficulties.
- The host gives them a care package and $1,000 in cash.
Chapter 3
The second recipient is a woman living in an 800 square foot apartment with her mother who is dependent on her.
- The woman expresses her gratitude for the apartment and details her struggle with unemployment.
- She has dreams that she is determined to achieve despite her current circumstances.
- The host gives her $1,000 in cash.
Chapter 4
The video showcases more recipients' stories, including a woman who was laid off due to the pandemic and a family where both parents have been out of work for the first time.
- One of the recipients is a woman who hasn't worked for a month due to the pandemic, and her boyfriend has been helping her with food.
- Another recipient lives with her parents and three siblings, and her parents, who have worked for Anaheim Area Corporation for 30 years, are out of work for the first time.
- Each recipient is given $1,000 in cash.
Chapter 5
The video concludes with reflections on the importance of kindness and the announcement of additional funding from NordVPN.
- The host reflects on the importance of being kind and listening to others, as everyone is dealing with their own challenges.
- He thanks NordVPN for sponsoring the project and announces that they have agreed to provide an additional $20,000 for him to distribute.
- The host expresses his excitement about being able to help more families.
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