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Behind every platform that changes the game is a funder who believed in building something new. Hidden GEMS isn’t just a workforce development tool—it’s a system redesign, built from the margins outward.

The Three Feet High Foundation is seeking visionary investors, philanthropic partners, and aligned agencies to help bring the vision to life.

Why This Platform Matters

There’s a gap in the system—Hidden GEMS fills it.

  • 70+ million Americans have an arrest or conviction record

  • LGBTQIA professionals are disproportionately excluded from leadership roles

  • People with disabilities remain the most underemployed group in the U.S.

  • Hiring bias, legal fear, and stigma prevent access to talent that’s ready now

And yet—
There is no national platform designed to discreetly, respectfully, and strategically bridge this gap between talent and opportunity.

Hidden GEMS is that platform.

Crowd of diverse people walking across a city crosswalk, symbolizing untapped talent and systemic barriers in employment.

What Your Support Will Fund

Your investment will help fund:

  • Platform Development & Technology Buildout
    Secure, mobile-optimized, accessible infrastructure with filtered job-matching, employer tools, and candidate dashboards.

  • Talent Outreach and Database Development
    Vetting, onboarding, and supporting thousands of justice-involved, LGBTQIA, and disabled professionals from across the country.

  • Employer Engagement and Legal Education
    Tools, templates, and live training to help employers confidently navigate compliance and embrace equitable hiring.

  • Digital Storytelling and Campaign Media
    Original, story-driven media that humanizes marginalized talent and disrupts deficit-based narratives.

  • Evaluation and Reporting Systems
    Real-time data capture, equity benchmarks, and funder impact dashboards.

The Ask

We are seeking:

  • Founding Funders ($50,000+)
    Visionaries who will help define this project and receive recognition across all core materials

  • Strategic Investors ($10,000–$49,999)
    Champions who support specific buildout phases (e.g., disability access features, legal resource hub, content library)

  • Community Catalysts ($1,000–$9,999)
    Early backers investing in awareness, outreach, and infrastructure

We also welcome multi-year commitments, in-kind technology partnerships, and public agency collaborations.

Why Partner With Us

You’re not funding a moment—you’re backing a movement.

Your investment supports real systems change, not just workforce placement.

You’ll have access to data transparency, impact reports, and early field insights.

You’ll be part of the team that helped this platform rise—three feet and climbing.