CARITO CHARITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM v1.0
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Document: Carrito_Charity_Economic_Development_Program.txt
Status: Charity Program Explanation and Transparency Statement
Applies To: Donors, builders, shops, community organizers, and the general public

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PURPOSE
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This document explains how Carrito-related activities
interact with the hosting charity, and how revenues,
donations, and surplus funds may be used to support
charitable economic development.

It exists to ensure transparency, trust, and clarity.

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CORE PRINCIPLE
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Carrito exists to build local capacity,
not extract profit.

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ROLE OF THE CHARITY
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The charity:
- Hosts open Carrito documentation
- Maintains directories and certification programs
- Supports education, workforce development, and access
- Facilitates community-based manufacturing capacity

The charity does not own Carrito-built vehicles
and does not operate private businesses for profit.

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REVENUE SOURCES
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The charity may receive funds from:

- Donations
- Memberships or participation fees
- Certification and directory listings
- Educational programs

These funds support the charitable mission.

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USE OF FUNDS
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Funds received by the charity may be used for:

- General charitable operations
- Documentation maintenance
- Platform infrastructure
- Community education and training
- Economic development initiatives

Allocation decisions are made by the charity
in alignment with its mission.

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CHARITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
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The charity may set aside funds for charitable
economic development activities, including:

- Grants to independent local fabrication businesses
- Donation matching programs
- Equipment and tooling assistance
- Training and certification support

Priority may be given to:
- Economically distressed areas
- Underserved communities
- Local job creation initiatives

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INDEPENDENCE OF GRANT RECIPIENTS
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Businesses receiving support:

- Remain independently owned
- Operate in open market competition
- Are not owned or controlled by the charity
- Are not required to return profits to the charity

Support is provided to build capacity,
not to secure financial returns.

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PROFIT AND PROFIT SHARING
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Any profit generated by supported businesses:

- Belongs to the business and its workers
- May be reinvested locally
- May be shared according to local agreements

The charity does not receive profit distributions
from supported businesses.

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TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
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The charity commits to:

- Clear communication of program intent
- Documentation of grant criteria
- Responsible stewardship of funds

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NO INVESTMENT OR OWNERSHIP
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Participation in Carrito programs:

- Is not an investment
- Does not confer ownership
- Does not promise financial returns

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SUMMARY
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Carrito-related charitable activity focuses on:

- Access
- Skills
- Local economic resilience

Support flows outward to communities,
not upward to owners.

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END OF CHARITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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