Sales to USA end

New tariff regulations for anything entering the USA, implemented by the Trump administration, have caused us to temporarily pause sales to that country. However Americans are encouraged to help local homelessness charities - see the list at the bottom of this page! We would rather your money goes to local homeless initiatives than to the American government.

Mr Bond was the cover photo from the 2016 MYLONDON calendar which 'went viral' and resulted in hundreds of sales to the USA. Many of the buyers are still ordering the MYLONDON calendar 10 years later.

Thank you, US buyers, we appreciated your custom!

Ever since an American photography website called Peta Pixel emailed us to ask for the 2015 MYLONDON photos to put on their website in August of that year, we have had strong support from the US. Hundreds of buyers have purchased the MYLONDON calendars. The Peta Pixel website was seen by many other American sites, including Upworthy and Bored Panda. They all covered our project and linked to our Kickstarter. Fortunately, we had just launched the Kickstarter campaign to pre-sell the 2016 MYLONDON calendar.

The online success in the US soon spread. We were contacted by more than 200 news outlets from around the world, including many from Germany, where we still have many buyers. We had 200 people ask how to do the project, resulting in initiatives starting in many cities, including Budapest, New Orleans, Sydney, and Toronto. Recently, we have helped new projects happen in Munich, Mumbai, and Glasgow.

So, thank you to the Americans who supported us from the beginning. You are very much appreciated. We will reinstate large sales to the US as soon as tariffs are removed. In the meantime, why not support an American charity working to help people who are homeless?

Social-eterprise and homelessness organizations in the U.S. with online stores

1. Housing Works (New York, NY) — A nonprofit thrift and retail e-shop selling new and vintage clothing, accessories, home goods, and branded merchandise. Proceeds support Housing Works’ services for people affected by homelessness and HIV. Housing Works eShop+1

   
   

2. MADE by DWC — Downtown Women’s Center (Los Angeles, CA) — A purpose-driven social enterprise producing and selling candles, soaps, apparel, and gift items made as job training/employment for women transitioning out of homelessness. Shop available online. MADE by DWC+1

   
   

3. Project HOME / HOMEspun (Philadelphia, PA) — Project HOME operates HOMEspun/HOMEmade resale/retail initiatives that create employment opportunities for people recovering from homelessness. They run retail operations, including a boutique, online book resale, and HOMEmade goods. Project HOME+1

   
   

4. StreetWise (Chicago, IL) — A street paper and vendor programme. Associated merchandise and campaign shops are available via partner shop pages. StreetWise’s programme is an established social-enterprise model for vendor income. StreetWise+1

   
   

5. Street Sense / Street Sense Media (Washington, D.C.) — A street newspaper and media social enterprise that supports vendors. There are merchandise and product lines connected to the organisation. Street Sense Media+1

   
   

6. Thrifty Shopper / Rescue Mission Alliance (Upstate NY area) — The Rescue Mission Alliance operates thrift retail (Thrifty Shopper) whose proceeds support rescue mission services, including shelters and employment programmes. They have an online presence for shopping and donation information. Thrifty Shopper

   
   

7. Local / Programme Boutiques & Social Enterprises — Many large homelessness organisations run retail and social-enterprise arms. Project pages and boutique listings show how sales fund employment and services. If you want a city list, I can target specific metro areas. Project HOME+1

   
   

8. Path with Art — Sells art online by people affected by homelessness. Path with Art is based in Seattle, Washington State. It provides strengths-based arts engagement, training, and advocacy to support individuals, public health, and community wellbeing. Path with Art

   
   

9. Mobile Loaves and Fishes — An Austin, Texas-based charity that also sells art online. Mobile Loaves and Fishes Art House

   
   

By supporting these organisations, you can make a difference in the lives of those affected by homelessness. Your contributions help provide essential services and create opportunities for individuals to rebuild their lives. Thank you for considering these impactful charities.