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I have an idea for an organization for getting building close connections among men: The organization would connect men together and then those men with “chore
by baron816 2y ago
I have an idea for an organization for getting building close connections among men:
The organization would connect men together and then those men with “chores” they could do within their neighborhood. Yeah, kind of like a free Task Rabbit.
But the idea is that the men go out on a mission together to help random people in their community, whether that’s helping someone move some furniture around, or hang some pictures, or maybe paint a bedroom, or pick up some food for someone that’s sick. The guys need an excuse to hang out together, but they’re helping people in the process. And maybe they can go grab a drink or lunch when they’re done. They get a sense of purpose and something to feel good about, as well as a companion for the day’s little journey.
I imagine people will read this and think this sounds idiotic, and that’s fine, but if you might want to explore this idea with me a little more, my email is in my profile.
- Evil_Saint 2y agoI think the core idea is fine though. Kind of like random acts of kindness but as a team. I guess it's a respin on Habits for Humanity right? I don't think it's idiotic. I think you're selling yourself short using that word. Try "silly".
- droidist2 2y agoI don't think it's idiotic at all. Volunteering is a great activity to meet people.
- mixmastamyk 2y agoI like the idea but see no need to limit it to men.
- baron816 2y agoI wouldn’t want it to fall victim to the same phenomenon as running clubs—people just use it for dating. Men need a space of their own.
- mixmastamyk 2y agoSeems the cure is worse than the disease.
- chadcmulligan 2y agoThere's mens shed in Australia, sounds a bit like what you're saying https://mensshed.org https://mensshed.org
- throw646577 2y agoThis is indeed closest to Men's Shed, which is a fairly global phenomenon: https://menssheds.org.uk https://menssheds.org.uk