One nonprofit has a unique web tool to help homeless people connect to resources, with the goal of becoming the go-to site for that population.
MyConnectSV, a web-based portal spearheaded by Destination: Home, allows homeless residents to directly message case managers, receive alerts on available housing and more. The nonprofit wants to hit 2,000 users by year’s end. The idea for creating the tool arose from a survey of homeless people to identify information and technology gaps. Residents wanted a more immediate way to know their status in the housing queue. That feature is being developed.
Destination: Home launched the web tool two years ago. It started slow, but has been growing steadily with about 1,600 people enrolled. Last month it added 100 users by increasing its peer-to-peer outreach efforts…