Hi, my name is Josh Bottoms, and I’m currently homeless — but not hopeless.

After spending the past year on the streets, I’ve gained a powerful perspective on life, struggle, and resilience. I’m now on a mission not only to rebuild my own life but to help others I’ve met along the way do the same.

I’m actively developing several business ideas with the goal of creating sustainable income and lasting change. One of my most important projects is OnlyIfYouKnew.com — a donation-based blog platform where individuals experiencing homelessness can share their daily journeys through written blogs or video diaries. Each person will have their own dedicated page, offering transparency and accountability as they work toward becoming self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

But to make this vision a reality, I need your help.

Your support will help me acquire the tools, resources, and basic necessities required to get off the streets and begin building these platforms. From web hosting and equipment to stable housing and transportation, every dollar raised goes directly toward empowering not just me, but others ready to turn their lives around.

In addition to IfYouOnlyKnew.com, I have other passive income business models in development — all part of a broader plan to become financially independent and pursue my ultimate dream: launching a cybersecurity consulting firm that serves industries in need of strong digital protection.

This fundraiser is the first and most important step in that journey. Your donation, no matter the size, is a building block for a brighter future — not just for me, but for countless others whose stories need to be seen and heard.

Please help me take that first step toward something bigger than myself. The future is already so bright, I can barely look at it — now I just need your help reaching it.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for any support you can give — whether it’s a donation, a share, or just a kind word. I truly can’t do this without the strength and compassion of the community, friends, family, and people like you.

With hope and gratitude,

Josh Bottoms