About Unity Harbour

As of March 2025, Carmen Broesder, founder of Unity Harbour, has volunteered more than 2,600 hours to building, operating, and advancing the organization. 

Working an average of 50 hours per week for over a year, Carmen has led Unity Harbour’s growth with deep personal commitment, often during personal hours and without steady pay.

Her efforts have spanned nearly every aspect of the organization’s foundation, including:

• Strategic planning
• Nonprofit and LLC registration
• Financial oversight and accounting
• Outreach and community engagement
• Volunteer coordination
• Content creation, social media, and digital communications
• On-site operations and housing logistics

These efforts have saved Unity Harbour tens of thousands of dollars in startup costs that would otherwise require paid staff, consultants, or contractors.

To maintain transparency:

• Carmen has received 1099 compensation totaling approximately $4,000, separate from reimbursements, in recognition of her professional labor.
• The remainder of funds received were reimbursements for direct purchases on Unity Harbour’s behalf—including an RV now used to house a formerly homeless veteran, who is preparing to become the Campground Director for Unity Harbour’s Colorado-based site.

Unity Harbour operates through a hybrid structure:

• A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (founded in Oregon)
• Supported by a Colorado-based LLC providing physical infrastructure and exposure

While the LLC does not currently generate profit, it creates substantial in-kind value by:

• Offering 5 of the first 25 RV sites free to individuals in crisis. 1 in every 5 as they scale. 
• Charging below-market rates for remaining spots to ensure affordability
• Providing a visible, physical base for Unity Harbour in Colorado—a safe state for those fleeing oppression
• Housing and empowering a veteran who now has both shelter and a meaningful role
• Displaying Unity Harbour signage and extending awareness through location-based exposure

This structure enables Unity Harbour to provide real-world support even in the absence of major funding, while aligning with future goals of replication and local chapters across the U.S.

Carmen’s role remains voluntary for now, but as Unity Harbour moves toward financial stability, leadership compensation will be reviewed with transparency, equity, and community impact in mind. 

Unity Harbour is rooted in service, accountability, and hope. These values will continue to guide its operations, partnerships, and long-term growth.