Freedom Bus Budget Estimates
Sample Cost Structure 12 Guests Per Night
ROUGH ESTIMATE Generated for Quick Visual Overview
Freedom Bus Launch Vision (February–October)
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Overnight shelter scale-up
Fully funded months
Partially funded month
Funding Input (Select a bubble)
Pick an amount (or enter a custom amount). Funding is applied sequentially from February onward.
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$30,000
$50,000
$75,000
$150,000
$175,000
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Funding selected: —
Fully funded months: 0
Remaining after last full month: —
Select a funding amount above to see the funded coverage.
1) Strategy
Scale responsibly by matching staffing and operations to verified funding and demonstrated capacity.
- Month 1 starts at 1–2 nights/week (pilot)
- Move to 7 nights/week (full operation)
- Increase from 2 → 3 staff/night as risk & load increase
- Operate daytime warming/cooling during cold months
2) Key Assumptions
Adjustable assumptions (scale logic stays the same).
- Bus capacity: 12 guests/night
- Night shift length: 10 hours
- Avg wage (planning): $22/hr
- Fuel & ops scale with nights operated
- Day program is seasonal and added as capacity grows
3) Funding Alignment
Funding requirements grow in direct proportion to actual operational load.
- Nights per month
- Staffing levels per night
- Seasonal heating/cooling needs
- Guest volume & support services
Simple funder message: “We scale operations only as funding is secured—so support directly unlocks measurable service coverage.”
Scaled Operations & Financials (Updated Table)
Currency shown as CAD planning estimates. Highlighting is driven by the selected funding amount.
WHAT IS FUNDED: —
Select a funding amount to calculate coverage.
Green = fully funded month
Amber = partially funded month
Selected Funding
$0
Use bubbles above
Coverage Through
—
Last fully funded month
Remaining After Coverage
$0
Applied toward next month
Next Month Shortfall
$0
Needed to fully unlock next month
| Month # | Calendar Month | Nights / Week | Nights / Month | Staff / Night | Total Night Staff Hours | Estimated Staffing Cost | Fuel & Ops | Day Program Cost | Estimated Total Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February | 1–2 | 6 | 2 | 120 hrs | $2,640 | $600 | $1,500 Warming | $4,740 |
| 2 | March | 3 | 12 | 2 | 240 hrs | $5,280 | $1,200 | $2,000 Warming | $8,480 |
| 3 | April | 4 | 16 | 2 | 320 hrs | $7,040 | $1,600 | $2,000 Warming | $10,640 |
| 4 | May | 5 | 20 | 3 | 600 hrs | $13,200 | $2,000 | — | $15,200 |
| 5 | June | 6 | 24 | 3 | 720 hrs | $15,840 | $2,400 | — | $18,240 |
| 6 | July | 7 | 30 | 3 | 900 hrs | $19,800 | $3,000 | — | $22,800 |
| 7 | August | 7 | 30 | 3 | 900 hrs | $19,800 | $3,000 | — | $22,800 |
| 8 | September | 7 | 30 | 3 | 900 hrs | $19,800 | $3,000 | $1,500 Cooling prep | $24,300 |
| 9 | October | 7 | 30 | 3 | 900 hrs | $19,800 | $3,000 | $2,000 Warming returns | $24,800 |
How this works: Funding is applied sequentially from February onward. Fully covered months highlight green. If funding runs out mid-month, that row highlights amber to show partial coverage.
4) Phases (Simple)
- Feb–Mar: Pilot + stabilization
- Apr–Jun: Expansion + staffing maturity
- Jul–Oct: Full 7-night operation + seasonal daytime support
5) Staff & Resources
- Overnight: 2 → 3 staff/night
- On-call leadership coverage (rotation)
- Volunteer coordinator (part-time) as scale increases
- Core ops: fuel, insurance, maintenance, supplies
6) Funders: What You’re Unlocking
- Supervised overnight shelter operations
- Seasonal warming/cooling refuge
- Predictable staffing and safety coverage
- Step-by-step scaling tied to funds received
Note: These are planning estimates to communicate the scale strategy. Adjust wages, shift length, fuel, and day-program lines as needed.
Freedom Bus Launch Vision (February–October)
Select funding to highlight which months/services are unlocked. After selection, the page auto-scrolls to the funded table and shows a bold “WHAT IS FUNDED” title.
Overnight shelter scale-up
Fully funded months
Partially funded month
Funding Input (Select a bubble)
Pick an amount (or enter a custom amount). Funding is applied sequentially from February onward.
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$30,000
$50,000
$75,000
$150,000
$175,000
Clear
Funding selected: —
Fully funded months: 0
Remaining after last full month: —
Select a funding amount above to see the funded coverage.
1) Strategy
Scale responsibly by matching staffing and operations to verified funding and demonstrated capacity.
- Month 1 starts at 1–2 nights/week (pilot)
- Move to 7 nights/week (full operation)
- Increase from 2 → 3 staff/night as risk & load increase
- Operate daytime warming/cooling during cold months
2) Key Assumptions
Adjustable assumptions (scale logic stays the same).
- Bus capacity: 12 guests/night
- Night shift length: 10 hours
- Avg wage (planning): $22/hr
- Fuel & ops scale with nights operated
- Day program is seasonal and added as capacity grows
3) Funding Alignment
Funding requirements grow in direct proportion to actual operational load.
- Nights per month
- Staffing levels per night
- Seasonal heating/cooling needs
- Guest volume & support services
Simple funder message: “We scale operations only as funding is secured—so support directly unlocks measurable service coverage.”
Scaled Operations & Financials (Updated Table)
Currency shown as CAD planning estimates. Highlighting is driven by the selected funding amount.
WHAT IS FUNDED: —
Select a funding amount to calculate coverage.
Green = fully funded month
Amber = partially funded month
Selected Funding
$0
Use bubbles above
Coverage Through
—
Last fully funded month
Remaining After Coverage
$0
Applied toward next month
Next Month Shortfall
$0
Needed to fully unlock next month
| Month # | Calendar Month | Nights / Week | Nights / Month | Staff / Night | Total Night Staff Hours | Estimated Staffing Cost | Fuel & Ops | Day Program Cost | Estimated Total Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February | 1–2 | 6 | 2 | 120 hrs | $2,640 | $600 | $1,500 Warming | $4,740 |
| 2 | March | 3 | 12 | 2 | 240 hrs | $5,280 | $1,200 | $2,000 Warming | $8,480 |
| 3 | April | 4 | 16 | 2 | 320 hrs | $7,040 | $1,600 | $2,000 Warming | $10,640 |
| 4 | May | 5 | 20 | 3 | 600 hrs | $13,200 | $2,000 | — | $15,200 |
| 5 | June | 6 | 24 | 3 | 720 hrs | $15,840 | $2,400 | — | $18,240 |
| 6 | July | 7 | 30 | 3 | 900 hrs | $19,800 | $3,000 | — | $22,800 |
| 7 | August | 7 | 30 | 3 | 900 hrs | $19,800 | $3,000 | — | $22,800 |
| 8 | September | 7 | 30 | 3 | 900 hrs | $19,800 | $3,000 | $1,500 Cooling prep | $24,300 |
| 9 | October | 7 | 30 | 3 | 900 hrs | $19,800 | $3,000 | $2,000 Warming returns | $24,800 |
How this works: Funding is applied sequentially from February onward. Fully covered months highlight green. If funding runs out mid-month, that row highlights amber to show partial coverage.
4) Phases (Simple)
- Feb–Mar: Pilot + stabilization
- Apr–Jun: Expansion + staffing maturity
- Jul–Oct: Full 7-night operation + seasonal daytime support
5) Staff & Resources
- Overnight: 2 → 3 staff/night
- On-call leadership coverage (rotation)
- Volunteer coordinator (part-time) as scale increases
- Core ops: fuel, insurance, maintenance, supplies
6) Funders: What You’re Unlocking
- Supervised overnight shelter operations
- Seasonal warming/cooling refuge
- Predictable staffing and safety coverage
- Step-by-step scaling tied to funds received
Note: These are planning estimates to communicate the scale strategy. Adjust wages, shift length, fuel, and day-program lines as needed.
FREEDOM BUS Calculator
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Freedom Bus – Operational Budget Scaler (Accounting)
Modes: Daily • Weekly • Month 1–6
Scale + Period Controls
Slide between months and operating days; totals update instantly
Scenario A Total
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Scenario B Total
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Difference (B − A)
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Cost per night (A)
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Stacked Bar: Cost Composition (Scenario A)
Staffing • Variable • Ops • Maintenance • Admin/Insurance • Reserve
Pie: Category Share (Scenario A)
Circle graph
Comparison Bars: Total Cost
Scenario A vs Scenario B (selected period)
6-Month Projection (Scenario A)
Uses your month schedule + scaling
| Month | Guests | Staff | Nights | Fully Loaded / Night | Monthly Total |
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“Fully loaded” includes staffing + per-guest variable + per-night ops + monthly fixed allocations + reserve.
Freedom Bus – Operational Budget Scaler (Accounting)
Modes: Daily • Weekly • Month 1–6
Scale + Period Controls
Slide between months and operating days; totals update instantly
Scenario A Total
$0
—
Scenario B Total
$0
—
Difference (B − A)
$0
Compare situations
Cost per night (A)
$0
Fully loaded
Stacked Bar: Cost Composition (Scenario A)
Staffing • Variable • Ops • Maintenance • Admin/Insurance • Reserve
Pie: Category Share (Scenario A)
Circle graph
Comparison Bars: Total Cost
Scenario A vs Scenario B (selected period)
6-Month Projection (Scenario A)
Uses your month schedule + scaling
| Month | Guests | Staff | Nights | Fully Loaded / Night | Monthly Total |
|---|
“Fully loaded” includes staffing + per-guest variable + per-night ops + monthly fixed allocations + reserve.
Freedom Bus — Cost Distribution (Sheet + Slider)
Sheet Baseline matches your exact assumptions (3/4/5 clients and scaling factors 0.25 / 0.33 / 5/12).
Selected Slider is an overlay comparison that scales food/laundry by clients ÷ 12 while keeping staffing plan + ops multipliers + insurance/day.
Selected Slider is an overlay comparison that scales food/laundry by clients ÷ 12 while keeping staffing plan + ops multipliers + insurance/day.
Charts didn’t load (offline / CDN blocked). Tables and KPIs still work.
Per Diem (Selected Slider)
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Per Diem (Sheet Baseline)
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Total Cost (Selected Slider)
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Client-Nights (Selected Slider)
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Clients Per Night (Selected Slider):
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Stacked Cost Distribution by Period
Stacks shown (if enabled): Sheet Baseline (solid), Selected Slider (light overlay), and optional 12-bed overlay (lighter).
Per-Day Costs by Category (Sheet Baseline)
Per operating day costs using your exact scaling rules.
Staffing
Laundry
Food
Operations
Insurance
| Category | Feb–Mar (18d) | Apr–May (36d) | Jun–Jul (54d) | Total / Avg Per-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Per-Client Per-Day (Per Diem) by Category (Sheet Baseline)
Per client-night costs using your exact scaling assumptions.
| Category | Feb–Mar (3 clients) | Apr–May (4 clients) | Jun–Jul (5 clients) | Total / Blended Per Diem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Freedom Bus — Cost Distribution (Sheet + Slider)
Sheet Baseline matches your exact assumptions (3/4/5 clients and scaling factors 0.25 / 0.33 / 5/12).
Selected Slider is an overlay comparison that scales food/laundry by clients ÷ 12 while keeping staffing plan + ops multipliers + insurance/day.
Selected Slider is an overlay comparison that scales food/laundry by clients ÷ 12 while keeping staffing plan + ops multipliers + insurance/day.
Charts didn’t load (offline / CDN blocked). Tables and KPIs still work.
Per Diem (Selected Slider)
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Per Diem (Sheet Baseline)
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Total Cost (Selected Slider)
—
Client-Nights (Selected Slider)
—
Clients Per Night (Selected Slider):
5
Stacked Cost Distribution by Period
Stacks shown (if enabled): Sheet Baseline (solid), Selected Slider (light overlay), and optional 12-bed overlay (lighter).
Per-Day Costs by Category (Sheet Baseline)
Per operating day costs using your exact scaling rules.
Staffing
Laundry
Food
Operations
Insurance
| Category | Feb–Mar (18d) | Apr–May (36d) | Jun–Jul (54d) | Total / Avg Per-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Per-Client Per-Day (Per Diem) by Category (Sheet Baseline)
Per client-night costs using your exact scaling assumptions.
| Category | Feb–Mar (3 clients) | Apr–May (4 clients) | Jun–Jul (5 clients) | Total / Blended Per Diem |
|---|---|---|---|---|