“Shred the Debt”

A Global Shapers Cross-hub collaboration aimed at purchasing and eliminating medical debt across the United States.

Medical debt is a silent burden that affects millions, holding people back from financial stability and peace of mind.

Shred the Debt is a powerful solution—a project model designed to raise funds, purchase outstanding medical debt, and eliminate it completely. Through an innovative collaboration with Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit that specializes in purchasing medical debt from debt collections for pennies on the dollar, hubs in the United States can purchase and forgive medical debt for their communities at a fraction of its original cost.

Beyond just relieving financial stress, this initiative inspires communities to take action and reclaim the futures of those impacted. With a focus on collaboration and empowerment, any hub in the United States can take this framework and make an impact in their region. Together, we can shred the debt and create a path toward hope and opportunity.

Our Mission

To eliminate the burden of medical debt through community-driven action, empowering individuals and families to reclaim financial stability and peace of mind while fostering a culture of compassion and collective impact.