Nick Cooper is a man on a mission to make a positive impact on the world. His journey started in high school, when he traveled to Mexico every spring break to build houses for the poor. The experience left a lasting impression on him, as he saw firsthand the stark poverty and lack of adequate housing.
After college, Nick found success in his real estate career, but he felt a sense of emptiness and a lack of purpose in his work. He became determined to find a way to create a positive impact through his professional efforts. Inspired by the rise of social enterprise, Nick explored the idea of using real estate as a vehicle to relieve suffering and provide hope in people’s lives.
With this innovation, the concept of using revenue from real estate transactions to sustainably support home construction for those in need was born. Nick founded Home for a Home, a social enterprise that operates on a “buy one, give one” model, similar to companies like TOMS Shoes. For every real estate transaction completed through Home for a Home, a new home is built for a family in need in Latin America.
Through this model, Nick has created a sustainable way to give back to the communities that inspired him to create Home for a Home. The organization’s success is built on the generosity of its real estate clients and partners, who choose to make a difference through their transactions.
Home for a Home has already built over 450 homes in Latin America, and the organization is dedicated to continuing to provide safe and secure housing for those in need. In addition to building homes, Home for a Home also partners with local organizations to provide additional support and resources to families in need.
Nick Cooper’s story is a testament to the power of one person’s determination to create a positive impact in the world. His vision and dedication have resulted in a successful social enterprise that is changing lives, one home at a time. At Herolife, we are inspired by Nick’s story and are committed to supporting and sharing the stories of other changemakers who are making a difference in their communities and beyond.
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