New website: sheltr.org
Posted by on March 12, 2012
Search engine helps homeless find food, shelter
Sheltr.org is a new online search engine offering information on where to get emergency food and shelter in Philadelphia.
In many cities, there is no centralized information repository to serve the immediate needs of the homeless and hungry. In Philadelphia, for example, there are 40 shelters and 4 intake centers, and an unknown number of organizations that provide food — real-time communication between them is minimal to non-existent. As a consequence, there is no easy and accurate way to guide people in need to available shelters and meals.
The goal of sheltr.org is to quickly and accurately guide persons in need to the closest available and open food and shelter resources. It is a mobile-friendly web app that provides information to guide individuals to an intake center, a place where meals can be accessed, and a place to sleep for the night.
The app is targeted toward agencies, individuals serving people in need, and the public. Check out the site here.
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