# Homeless Cardboard Art The Behind the Sign Project Auctions Off One-of-a-Kind Creations By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behind-the-sign References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/09/homeless-signs-auction-artwork-charity.html) & [behindthesignproject](http://www.behindthesignproject.com/) The cardboard signs flashed by homeless people to grab the attention of passersby sadly annoy more than anything else, yet the Behind the Sign project hopes to change that. Instead of ignoring these messages, whether sarcastic, witty or downright sad, due to desensitization, this student-run initiative hopes to raise awareness as well as money for those in need. Created by Sine Marie Harwits and Neil Lopez, Behind the Sign will take the form of an auction on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester) that will be held between September 14 to the 24. Five signs will be put up and will be accompanied by a [mini book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-in-100-initiative) detailing the artist's personal story. Proceeds from Behind the Sign will be donated to The Doe Fund, an organization aiming to provide long-term solutions for the homeless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homeless Awareness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative campaigns and initiatives to raise awareness about homelessness and its impact on individuals and communities. - **Creative Fundraising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional fundraising methods and platforms to support charitable causes and generate financial resources for organizations focused on homelessness. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster the growth of social entrepreneurship ventures that address homelessness by combining business principles with social impact objectives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Exhibition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish interactive art exhibitions or platforms that showcase the creative expressions of marginalized groups such as homeless individuals. - **Online Auction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly online auction platforms specifically designed for charitable purposes, enabling individuals to bid on unique items and support causes like homelessness. - **Nonprofit Entrepreneurship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage the development of nonprofit organizations and startups that leverage innovative solutions to tackle the challenges faced by homeless populations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homelessness Metaverse Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-campaign.md) - [Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesaving-outdoors.md) - [Domestic Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-not-a-home.md) - [Homelessness-Supporting Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-klein.md) - [Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soles4souls-canada.md) - [Homeless Support Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack.md) - [Redesigned Father's Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-redesign.md) - [Homeless Awareness Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-address.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md)