Claudio Bono, CEO of GiveaRoof.org, Offers candidates running for Governor of California a Clear Path to Victory: End Homelessness in Three Years

Cupertino, CA (PinionNewswire) — Claudio Bono, founder and CEO of GiveaRoof.org and bestselling author of The Homelessness Fix: How to Save the World While Everyone Else Argues About It, today extends a bold, actionable challenge to candidates running for governor across the United States: Adopt a proven, taxpayer-free blueprint to eradicate homelessness—and secure a resounding win with voters hungry for real solutions.

GiveaRoof.org’s innovative model leverages an estimated $25 billion in untapped airline miles, hotel loyalty points, and credit card rewards that expire annually. By redirecting these “sleeping” assets through nonprofit partnerships, the organization funds dignity-driven temporary hotel stays at Triage Welcome Centers where rigorously screened individuals (excluding those with active severe mental health or substance abuse crises) receive grooming, clothing, life coaching, therapy, job training, and pathways to stability and blend immediately with other Guests. This approach boosts hotel occupancy, generates Transient Occupancy Tax revenue for cities, supports local economies, and most critically provides immediate shelter while addressing root causes via a proposed national shared database for tracking outcomes and prevention.

The plan, detailed in Bono’s #1 Amazon bestseller (released August 2025), rejects ineffective policies like encampment bans or endless spending without accountability. It promises to end homelessness nationwide in just three years without new taxpayer dollars by uniting nonprofits, hospitality leaders, and communities in a coordinated, data-powered revolution.

Central to unlocking full participation from airlines and major loyalty programs is a targeted tweak to IRS Code Section 170 (charitable contributions and gifts). Current rules limit deductions for certain non-cash donations like loyalty points. Bono calls for expanded guidance or amendments allowing fair market value deductions for points donated or reallocated to qualified 501(c)(3) programs like GiveaRoof.org. This simple reform would convert potential liabilities into powerful tax savings for corporations, incentivizing massive participation and transforming generosity into scalable impact.

“After 36 years in hospitality across two continents, I’ve seen empty rooms while people sleep on streets it’s unacceptable,” said Claudio Bono, CEO of GiveaRoof.org. “This isn’t charity; it’s smart economics and basic human dignity. Governors have a once-in-a-generation opportunity: Lead on this, champion IRS Section 170 updates, and deliver measurable results that end homelessness, revive local businesses, and win elections. The resources exist today. The question is who will take the lead?”

GiveaRoof.org, a California-based 501(c)(3) founded in 2024, invites gubernatorial candidates to review the full framework at www.givearoof.org, engage with Bono’s book, and publicly commit to advancing this solution including advocating for the necessary IRS Code 170 enhancements.

Voters are watching. Homelessness is solvable. The winning candidate will be the one who acts.

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