Back-To-The-Basic Community

The system isn't working.
Let's build our own.

BttB is built by people who've been there — step-by-step guides, real community, and practical tools to go from crisis to self-sufficient.

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Still living at home?
Good. Use this time.

The generation before us had job security, pensions, and cheap housing. You don't — and waiting won't change that. Build your skills, grow your own food, track your money, and plug into a community before the crisis hits you.

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Already out there struggling?
You're not alone.

Lost a job, behind on bills, or not sure where to turn? BttB connects you to emergency resources, a community that gets it, and real step-by-step guides written by people who have been exactly where you are right now.

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Crisis Resources Available

Lost your job? Facing housing insecurity?

BttB connects you to emergency shelters, food assistance, unemployment benefits, job resources, and a community that understands what you're going through. Free. No sign-up required.

🚨 Emergency 211💼 Find Jobs🏠 Shelter Finder⚖️ Know Your Rights
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The BttB Journey

From Crisis to Self-Sufficiency

We meet you where you are — and walk with you every step of the way.

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Step 1

Survive

Emergency shelter, food, crisis hotlines, and knowing your rights.

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Step 2

Stabilize

Find income, track your budget, and build a financial floor.

Budget Tools
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Step 3

Grow

Learn new skills, grow your own food, join your community.

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Step 4

Thrive

Self-sufficient, resilient, and ready to lift others up too.

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The BttB Promise

“Together, we'll be in controlof our own lives.”

No more waiting on broken systems. No more depending on an economy that wasn't built for us. BttB is how we build something better — together, from the ground up.

The Shift Is Already Here

Millions of Jobs.
Gone or Going.

AI and corporate restructuring are reshaping the global workforce at an unprecedented pace. If you've been affected — or want a backup plan — you're in the right place.

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300M+
Full-time jobs exposed to AI automation
Goldman Sachs, 2023
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260K+
Tech workers laid off in 2023
Layoffs.fyi
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14M
Net job losses projected by 2027
World Economic Forum, 2023
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1 in 4
Workers facing major skills disruption
McKinsey Global Institute

Tech & Corporate Layoffs by Year

2020
81K
Pandemic restructuring
2021
Recovery & rehiring15K
2022
144K
Post-boom correction
2023
263K
AI wave begins
2024
152K
AI acceleration
2025
95K
Jan–Mar 2025YTD

Sources: Layoffs.fyi · Trueup.io · Crunchbase News· 2020–2022 refreshed daily · 2025 figures are Jan–Mar (partial year, blue bar) · Actual totals across all industries are significantly higher.

There is another way

You don't need a corporation to thrive.

BttB connects people returning to basics — farming, local trade, traditional skills, and community knowledge. Learn from those who've done it. Build your own safety net.

Free to join. No degree required. Just bring your curiosity.

Everything your community needs

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Community Blogs

Read and write articles on agriculture, education, culture, health, and more — in multiple languages.

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Communities

Join topic-based communities, ask questions, share experiences, and connect with like-minded people.

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Free Education

Access free courses on farming, digital literacy, small business, and more — created by local experts.

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Local Knowledge

Content tailored to local communities — relevant, practical, and grounded in real experience.

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Safe Environment

Our Safe Harbor moderation system ensures respectful, constructive conversations for everyone.

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Works on Any Device

Optimised for mobile — use BttB on any smartphone, even on slow connections.

Ready to join the community?

Free to join. No experience required. Just bring your knowledge and curiosity.

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