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Peace Hostel International

Bridging gaps and inspiring peace.

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Peace Hostel International

Peace Hostel International

Peace Hostel International

Peace Hostel International

Peace Hostel International

Bridging gaps and inspiring peace.

Bridging gaps and inspiring peace.

Bridging gaps and inspiring peace.

Bridging gaps and inspiring peace.

peace hostel international
peace hostel international
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1 Campaign |
Chicago, United States
$1,550 USD 11 backers
2% of $53,000 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal
Overview
A startup hostel driven to unite international travelers through programs and scholarships with the many different cultures that make Chicago so unique.

Short Summary

One of the definitions for “peace” is “a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations.” If you’ve been watching the television screen or reading the headlines lately, our world is often anything but harmonious. Peace Hostel International is a hostel service whose mission is to create a hub where locals and international travelers can foster a deeper appreciation for different cultures, make the “Other” an ally, and boldly bring people into a state of lasting mutual harmony.

We are a small band of passionate Millennials who need your help in establishing an appropriate and effective location in the Chicagoland area so that our programs and events garner their intended effect. We want to show our international guests what it’s like to be a local in the Chicago community and most importantly, we will send locals abroad through scholarships intended to help spread the message of international peace and solidarity.

For a more in-depth look at how we seek to accomplish that, check out our business plan here.
 

What We Need & What You Get

I thank you so much for reading on. What I mean to say is that people are easily being caught by the fancy headliners and all the hype generated to gear them toward action. Since we’re trying to have a conversation here, let’s break down what we need to get started!

100% of the total dollars raised will be used to secure a physical location in the Chicagoland area for the hostel. This includes, but is not limited to, electrical and plumbing needs, kitchen appliances, bathroom accessories, washing and drying units, as well as office furnishings and supplies.

We’re a for profit organization with nonprofit goals and to honor our contributors, we are offering naming opportunities at certain levels. Anything from rooms to programs and perhaps even the building! Our unique perks include restaurant outings, guided city tours, and our most prized travel vouchers in which we’ll be taking individuals out both nationally and internationally to experience new cultures.

We are absolutely determined to take this mission out and will continue fighting for peace even if we are do not meet our goal. Please support us so that we can take this vision of a more peaceful society beyond anything any one of us can imagine.

The Impact

A hostel can be looked at by some as a cheaper alternative to a hotel. For many, however, it’s an experience! It’s a chance to meet new people and live viscerally in the hands of the community you’re visiting.

Our hostel assures that travelers get this experience by facilitating events within the hostel that bring people together and breaks the ice. We will also have a talented team of locals giving tours to our guests so that they can experience all that Chicago has to offer, especially in terms of our diverse and fine cuisine, music and cultural arts scene, and even our remarkable theatre community.

The program that warms my heart most and makes us a little bit different is our travel scholarships. We’ll be sending untraveled U.S. citizens out into the world with handpicked experienced travelers to help open the minds of our community. This will give ample opportunity for University students to explore, veterans to experience peace-driven tours, and locals to branch out and connect. For this, we need your help. The impact that this will make will send ripples across the sea of ignorance and transform our future as a global community.

Risks and Challenges

Our main risk is securing a physical location that can facilitate the kind of hostel service we’re running. We are also dedicated to keeping this business private. This is to assure we stay not profit-driven, but peace-driven.

Our main challenge is creating a proprietary security system which can keep both our citizens and visitors safe. The safety of our community members and citizens is our top priority.

An additional challenge is how to stay green and environmentally friendly in our operations.

We’re qualified to tackle these issues because our team includes persons with experience in real estate, public safety, marketing, travel industry, and small businesses. Fortunately, there is a strong love and enthusiasm backing this mission.

We are researching different building structures in terms of cost and application to our service. We’re fundraising with contributors who are interested in not just the bottom line, but the bottom of people’s hearts. And we’re getting familiar with different systems already in place at hostels around the world.

Other Ways You Can Help

Please share our campaign with others, but more importantly, please share our message of peace with your community members. Please get out and get to know the people of other ethnicities, cultural and religious backgrounds and connect with them. If we haven’t touched your heart or your wallet and you’ve stayed with us this far, please let us know why and how we can help in the comments section. And as always, get out and travel!

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Choose your Perk

Our Thanks!

$1 USD
A thank you email, the opportunity to join onto our mailing list and keep tabs on us! Thank you for believing in the vision!
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Email
  • Website Shout-Out
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
0 claimed

Going Postal

$10 USD
A personal Thank You on one of our original post cards.
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • "Thank You!" Email
  • Website Shout-Out
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Group Thanks

$15 USD
One of our original post cards, signed by the entire team, including a story about a local you are helping to experience the world.
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • "Thank You!" Email
  • Website Shout-Out
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Wall Flower

$25 USD
Join the names of fellow visionaries on our hand painted mural from a local artist, as well as a digital copy. Also includes early access to our events, scholarships, videos, photos, and other updates, along with one of our postcards.
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • "Thank You!" Email
  • Early Updates
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Early Bird's Nest (Tier 1)

$25 USD
Want to tour Chicago with locals or chat in the common room? This packages includes one (1) overnight voucher once we're up and running. (Note: Night must be booked in an available bed at least three (3) days prior to arrival.)
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • "Thank You!" Email
  • Overnight Stay
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
0 claimed

Weekend Package (Tier 1)

$40 USD
Want to tour Chicago with locals or chat in the common room? This packages includes a two (2) night voucher once we're up and running. (Note: Night must be booked in an available bed at least three (3) days prior to arrival.)
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Two (2) Night Stay
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
0 claimed

Weekend Package II (Tier 1)

$55 USD
Want to tour Chicago with locals or chat in the common room? This packages includes a two (2) night voucher for two once we're up and running. (Note: Night must be booked in an available bed at least three (3) days prior to arrival.)
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Two (2) Night Stay (2)
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
0 claimed

Swag-a-licious

$80 USD
You choose from our swag list for your next backpacking trip: T-Shirt, Bandanna, Water Bottle, or Wrist sweat band. (Sizes taken at the end of a successful campaign.) Your Picture in the swag with your favorite quote and shout out on our website. (Obscene quotes will be replaced with Shakespearean script that doth retain the meaning.)
Included Items
  • Swag
  • Website Shout-Out
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
1 claimed

7 Days 6 Nights

$180 USD
You receive our esteemed gratitude, a personal thank you postcard, a vastly discounted voucher for 6 nights at our hostel with one comped event and a personal tour with one of the co-founders. (Note: Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance with available room.)
Included Items
  • Guided City Tour
  • Hostel Event Voucher
  • Six (6) Night Stay
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
0 out of 30 of claimed

7 Days 6 Nights II

$250 USD
You receive our esteemed gratitude, a personal thank you postcard, an incredibly discounted voucher for 6 nights at our hostel with one comped event and a personal tour with one of the co-founders for two travellers. (Note: Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance with available rooms.)
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Guided City Tour (2)
  • Hostel Event Voucher (2)
  • Six (6) Night Stay (2)
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
1 out of 30 of claimed

Carpenter

$300 USD
Build our beds, chairs, toilets, sinks, and couches while filling our cabinets and become immortalized with your name or company on a plaque proudly displayed at the entrance.
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Engraved Plaque
  • Website Shout-Out
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
1 claimed

Electrician

$500 USD
Help us to order the machines that run our daily life. Washing unit, drying unit, Stove, fridge, A/C, Computer, Printer, fax, phone. Receive a voucher for a comped event with the hostel good for up to a group of four (4).
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Hostel Event Voucher (4)
  • Engraved Plaque
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
1 claimed

Contractor

$1,000 USD
Raise the walls and lay the floors! Naming rights to a room at PHI as approved by the board.
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Room Naming Rights
  • Engraved Plaque
0 out of 15 of claimed

The Sinatra

$2,000 USD
Come fly to us, on us, and enjoy a complimentary two (2) night stay and a personal tour with the co-founders. Sinatra's receive an exclusive excursion to dine out on our tab and join us for a night out on the town with the people who know this city best.
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Two (2) Night Stay
  • Restaurant Outing
  • Guided City Tour
  • Engraved Plaque
  • Travel Voucher
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed

The Duet

$3,000 USD
Receive 2 travel vouchers to fly out to Chicago (continental US) and back, packed with a two night stay and personal tour with co-founders. The Duet receives an exlusive excursion to dine out on our tab for a night on the town with us as guides.
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Two (2) Night Stay (2)
  • Restaurant Outing (2)
  • Guided City Tour
  • Engraved Plaque
  • Travel Voucher (2)
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed

The Capone

$5,000 USD
You're the boss, see. Two travel vouchers (within continental US), along with a two (2) night stay. In those two days, get a personal tour with co-founders, attend a seasonal Chicago sporting/theatre event, and the rich culture of the city at a restaurant suited for your tastes, or let us surprise you with hometown favourites.
Included Items
  • "Thank You!" Post Card
  • Two (2) Night Stay (2)
  • Restaurant Outing
  • Guided City Tour
  • Sporting/Theatre Event
  • Engraved Plaque
  • Website Shout-Out
  • Travel Voucher (2)
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
0 out of 2 of claimed

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