back story:

I am a mechanical engineer with a strong emphasis on efficient sustainable living. That is to say, I have been working on many different effective solutions for low income people to meet their needs. water filtering, solar energy, etc.

For years I have known that for my life to have meaning to me, I need to spread my knowledge and help those who do not have the opportunities that I have. Therefore, when I was laid off my job a few weeks ago I decided this was my opportunity to live that life. I found a small community that I will be able to stay with and help, who will provide me with my basic needs while I help them (floor space and meals). I have never done anything like this before, but my plan seemed to be feasible. 

My worry is classic: money. I had very little money saved up from my job, and, after paying off all my loans I have even less. I have 1 week before I leave (I'm going regardless of my money situation) and I am trying to think of ways that I can raise some extra money before I leave. I have no family left, so I cannot turn to them for help. I am an artist and I tried to sell some of my paintings, but unrealistic in this short period of time. bake sale is out, I cant bake :).

Reddit: I ask you, do you have any creative ways I can legitimately  raise some money before I embark on my journey?
user
I am moving to El Salvador to teach sustainable living and building. I am desperately trying to raise some money to help me, should
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back story:

I am a mechanical engineer with a strong emphasis on efficient sustainable living. That is to say, I have been working on many different effective solutions for low income people to meet their needs. water filtering, solar energy, etc.

For years I have known that for my life to have meaning to me, I need to spread my knowledge and help those who do not have the opportunities that I have. Therefore, when I was laid off my job a few weeks ago I decided this was my opportunity to live that life. I found a small community that I will be able to stay with and help, who will provide me with my basic needs while I help them (floor space and meals). I have never done anything like this before, but my plan seemed to be feasible. 

My worry is classic: money. I had very little money saved up from my job, and, after paying off all my loans I have even less. I have 1 week before I leave (I'm going regardless of my money situation) and I am trying to think of ways that I can raise some extra money before I leave. I have no family left, so I cannot turn to them for help. I am an artist and I tried to sell some of my paintings, but unrealistic in this short period of time. bake sale is out, I cant bake :).

Reddit: I ask you, do you have any creative ways I can legitimately  raise some money before I embark on my journey?
user
I need to raise money so that I can help a poor community live sustainable.
assistant