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PUTTING AID ON THE MAP

We work to connect the people who provide aid with the people who seek it.

Our goal is to use technology to make aid more accessible to vulnerable people in urban areas.

Who we are

 
 
 
 

THE APP

 
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Step 1: Choose the type of aid that you’re looking for: Education - Health - Legal Services - Job Resources

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Step 2: Find the aid resources closest to your location

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Step 3: Click on the aid provider you’re interested in to find detailed information: hours, phone number, address, accepted insurance, and more

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Step 4: Use Google Maps to find directions to each aid provider

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Step 5: Get the resources you need!

*We never collect or store data. We never collect or store locations. Your identity will be kept 100% safe. *All information is collected from public sources.

 
 
 
 

Our Impact

 

4 Years

conducting research on the needs of vulnerable people in urban spaces

Urban Refuge began in 2016 from an incubator course at Boston University.

4 Partners

invested in helping us put aid on the map

From tech to data to funding, our partners are diverse and passionate.

2 Cities

mapped

With Urban Refuge set to arrive in other parts of the world soon.