Stories — In Their Own Words

No compassion-porn. No anonymized misery. Real people, named with consent, telling their own stories at their own pace.

Editorial policy

Subjects review and sign-off before publication — they can pull at any time
Identifying photos require separate written consent beyond the story consent
No portrayals of guests at the lowest point — we publish what comes after
Honoraria available when a story drives a measurable funding outcome

Story slot #1 — coming soon

First long-form profile in production — a 5-year volunteer who designed the meal-routing protocol still used at the kitchen today.

Story slot #2 — coming soon

Newark Public Schools STEM-pilot graduate now studying computer science at NJIT on a Mission-affiliated scholarship.

Story slot #3 — coming soon

Partner-organization profile — how the local food bank routes surplus to St. John's within 48 hours of warehouse intake.

Submit a story idea

Volunteers, guests with consent, partner staff — email hey@megabyte.space with the subject line "Story idea" and a 2-sentence pitch. We respond within 5 business days.