HandUp US is a pioneering organization that aims to make a positive impact on communities by offering a unique approach to social investing. They secure hand-up investments to launch and operate for-profit businesses, with the primary goal of dedicating the majority of net profits to provide hand-up services to the most vulnerable individuals, particularly immigrants and refugees in Massachusetts. Their income-generating businesses focus on items currently considered part of the waste stream, which are often overlooked and disposed of at a cost.

One such business is Mattress Recycling, which generates ongoing and recurring revenues for HandUp's community impact work. It also creates employment opportunities that don't require significant skills or formal education, contributing to the local economy. The majority of the net profits, up to 60%, are invested in community impact initiatives, with a strong emphasis on supporting immigrant and refugee neighbors.

This not only reduces the community's cost of disposal but also fosters a positive environmental impact by reducing waste going into landfills through recycling and upcycling. For more information about HandUp US and their services, please contact info@handupus. org