Things cost money, including this website, and part of its purpose is to help Michael pay his bills. Asking for money in exchange for nothing doesn't sit well with Michael, so this page is meant to find alternatives to a "normal" job that aren't that. Also, he would feel guilty if he was the only one benefiting from this project, and if he is going to help others do the same, Michael figures he might as well plan to do so right from the beginning. How many? That's hard to say as he hasn't looked to see what suitable candidates are around.
A second objective that would require funding is a non-profit somewhat like a drop-in youth centre but for adults who are too disabled to work "normal" jobs but not so disabled as to need constant supervision. A dedicated space like a clubhouse that can be accessed as close to 24/7/52 as possible.
Third is a large plot of land within an hour of Halifax, preferably with some sort of water feature, on which something akin to a summer camp could be built. This would be a retreat meant for those needing a quieter place to recover from Autistic Burnout or something similar.
After that would be grander schemes like tailored affordable housing and expanding the physical locations across Canada. There is no need to get into how much funding those would cost at this time.
Monthly Bills: ~$127.15
Autism Assessment: ~$3000
There are several sites such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe that allow you to set fundraising goals. Usually pledges are only collected if the campaign is successful. They can be a lot of work, as it is generally considered proper to offer rewards of a value corresponding to the pledge. There is commonly a time limit on a campaign, as well.
Other websites exist that offer print-on-demand merchandise that also handle the shipping. Things like t-shirts, usually, but it can also be mugs, blankets, wall art, and pillows. Usually a user sets a price above the base cost and that is the amount paid out per sale. Examples are TeeSpring, TeePublic, Fourthwall, and Redbubble.
While this is usually done with community/corporate donations, the intent here would be to auction art made by those Pultimily.ca seeks to assist. It could be an online store instead of an auction, but for hand-crafted items it sounds better to let people offer what they feel an item is worth.
When sites like YouTube, Substack, Patreon, Twitch, and OnlyFans exist, it seems foolish not to take advantage of them. How successful these endeavours are would depend on those involved and their use of Social Media like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and Snapchat.
Pultimily.ca could also organize events. Something simple, like a New Year's Eve party, up to big and complicated like a Live-Action Role-Play event or Renaissance Faire. Music festivals, short film screenings, summer camps, and haunted houses are other possibilities.