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Fund the pilot. Build the first home.

We're raising $50,000 to cover brick-making equipment, raw materials, logistics, construction, and the operational costs to make the first pilot home a reality. Every dollar is accounted for.

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Every dollar funds the pilot directly — equipment, materials, logistics, construction, and the staff needed to execute it.

Brick-making equipment24% —
Raw materials & logistics40% —
Construction & operations36% —

Why trust us with your donation?

We're honest about where we are

We haven't built a home yet. We're telling you that upfront because we think donors deserve the truth, not a polished story.

The budget is specific

$50,000 broken down into equipment, materials, logistics, construction, and operations. We can tell you exactly what each piece costs and why it's needed.

The science is real

Sargassum-based construction has been validated in research settings. We're not inventing a new material — we're scaling a proven one.

Sea to Shelter Foundation

Turning sargassum from the beaches of Bávaro and Punta Cana into ecological homes for the most vulnerable families in the Dominican Republic.

Where We Work

Sourcing: Bávaro & Punta Cana
Building: Dominican Republic

Veteran-founded nonprofit

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