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Matt’s Freedom Fundraiser
A donation-based campaign platform with embedded video, blog, and outreach.
📌 Overview
Created to support my move out of a nursing home, this campaign site includes a motivational blog, caregiver outreach, and donation CTAs.
🧩 The Problem
I needed a way to raise funds for housing and medical needs while also telling my story and engaging my community.
💡 The Solution
I built a multi-page fundraising site that includes a blog, press coverage, embedded video, and contact outreach tools.
🛠️ Tech Stack
Backend:
Django
Python
PostgreSQL
Frontend:
Bootstrap 5
Crispy Forms
Deployment:
Docker
Heroku
Whitenoise
Tools:
django-environ
YouTube Embed
Mailchimp (planned)
✨ Special Features
- 🌟 Embedded YouTube campaign video with autoplay
- 🌟 Integrated blog with post editor and dynamic list/detail views
🎯 Real-World Problems Solved
- 🔧 Unified storytelling, fundraising, and updates in one hub
- 🔧 Raised awareness and caregiver interest via CDPAP outreach
🚧 Improvements for Next Time
- 🛠 Integrate Stripe or PayPal for donations
- 🛠 Add comment moderation and CAPTCHA
🏅 What I'm Proud Of
- 🌈 Deployed solo with Docker and Heroku
- 🌈 Bilingual outreach increased community engagement
📚 Build Notes
Uses Django Pages app with static press data. Campaign blog and store are modular and reusable across other projects.