The Journey Budget
Our goal is to only spend money on food, gas and essentials between cities.
We want to reuse resources whenever possible.
See this information in a table (black on white)
Approximate Budget Total: $20,000
Budget Breakdown
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1.15 passenger van
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Description: Used van, lowest mileage as possible, preferably under 50,000 miles.
Approximate cost: $6,500
Use: Travel on the Journey, as well as transportation for the Nomsa team and our homeless friends for events such as Laundry Days, Movie Nights,
Thursdays, and other various Nomsa events and programs.
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2. Laptops
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Description: (2) Macbook Pros
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Approximate cost: $4,700
Use: Video editing for the Journey documentary, photo editing, blogging & social media, website editing, e-mail, research, mapping & planning, communication with Orlando team while on Journey, video updates from the road, etc.
3. Video Equipment
Description: (2) Video cameras – Ideally Panasonic AG-HVX200
OR
Sony PMW-EX1
All media including tapes/cards
Simple lighting gear and microphones
Approximate cost: $6000
Use: Shooting video for the documentary (and updates from the road), which will include stories from the homeless, people living downtown, church leaders,
business owners, as well as our own experience of homelessness.
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4.Wireless Data Card
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Description: ATT/Sprint/Verizon data card as well as service contract
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Approximate cost: $400
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Use: Internet connection anywhere to be able to video update, email, blog, find
directions, plan, etc.
5. Finances
Description: For the Journey beyond the tangible needs
Approximate cost: $3,000
Use: Insurance for the van, gas, oil change & maintenance, emergency budget, etc
More details about The Journey.
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Note:
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1. We are still in the process of preparing for the trip so this list is not final.
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2. With the exception of fuel, all items also apply to our ongoing work.
