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Bridging the gap between looking for help and getting it.

Jinship helps

people find + navigate assistance in simple language

nonprofits keep resource information updated

institutions see where the system breaks down

It’s tough to find help, let alone navigate it.

When you need assistance, it’s hard to know where to start.

Once you find out where to go, the process is confusing and overwhelming.

Case managers have an overwhelming # of cases while they keep running into outdated resource information.

people look for help and find a maze

Don't know what to ask for

Don't know where to go

Resources are scattered

Directories are outdated

Unclear steps

Complex paperwork

Don't know what's required

Don't know that help exists

Get bounced around offices

Missing documents

Application denied

Need help

caseworkers run into outdated info

Internal Resource Directory

City Workforce Center

Is their number correct?

Northwest Housing Assistance

The hours don't seem right

Southside Family Services

Didn't respond

Central Mental Health Clinic

Still accepting clients?

The system is fractured within finding help + giving help.

One mission, multiple ways to help.

For people seeking help

A chatbot that helps people find support and get guidance

People should not have to know program names, agency jargon, or which website to search first. Jinship lets someone describe what is happening in their own words and get step-by-step guidance for what to do next.

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For nonprofits and resource networks

Live resource directory updates without the manual chase

Resource information changes constantly, but most directories are updated slowly and by hand. Jinship gives organizations a faster way to keep listings current so people are not sent to dead ends, organizations that are full, or closed programs.

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Hello, and welcome to Jinship! How may I help you today?

I need help finding affordable housing

I'd be happy to help you find affordable housing! To connect you with the most relevant resources and programs, I need to understand your specific situation better.

Clarifying questions:

What city or area are you looking to live in?
What is your approximate household income or size? This determines eligibility for many income-based housing programs and subsidies.
Are you currently housed, at risk of losing housing, or experiencing homelessness? This helps me prioritize which resources would be most useful for your immediate situation.
Are you interested in renting or eventually purchasing a home? Different programs focus on each pathway.

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