Investment Opportunity
Photo Digitization
Meets Social Impact
A nonprofit social enterprise combining revenue-generating photo digitization services with workforce retraining for adults facing employment barriers.
The Opportunity
Two underserved markets. One integrated solution.
Photo Digitization Market
The aging population has vast stacks of physical photos. Digitization is time-consuming and often expensive per-image. Families want a simple, predictable way to preserve memories without per-photo pricing.
- ●Adults 45–70 managing family photos and parents' estates
- ●Life transitions create high-value affiliate opportunities
- ●Subscription model provides predictable revenue
Workforce Development Gap
~9 million US adults face employment barriers (justice involvement, long-term unemployment, disability). Traditional gig platforms offer flexibility but no training, progression, or dignity.
- ●W-2 employment with real benefits and stability
- ●Skills training aligned with labor market demands
- ●Progression pathway to external employment
Blended Revenue Model
Multiple revenue streams create sustainability and scale.
Subscriptions
$19–$99/mo for photo digitization
Retail Hub
Walk-in projects $229–$249
Affiliate/Lead Gen
A Place for Mom, Angi, Thumbtack
Grant Funding
WIOA, CCPF, foundation grants
Funding Request
Seed investment for 6-month pilot phase
Funding Ask
6-month pilot phase
$25K
$60K
$24K
$20K
$12K
$19K
6-Month Pilot Targets
Measurable outcomes for social and business impact
1
LA County / San Gabriel Valley
20–30
W-2 employees in training
40–50K
Digitized and delivered
Mo. 8–9
Operational sustainability
Growth Timeline
From pilot to regional scale
6-Month Pilot
1 hub, 20–30 participants, validate model, achieve operational break-even by month 8–9.
Year 1 Expansion
Scale to 2 hubs in LA County, expand workforce program, additional grant funding.
Years 2–3 Scale
3–5 hubs Year 2, 8–12 hubs Year 3. Regional expansion with franchise model potential.