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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.

People don't know where to start. Once you find out where to go, the process is confusing and overwhelming.

Case managers have an overwhelming # of cases and they keep running into outdated resource information.

Governments don't see the on-the-ground friction people and nonprofits face. So the system never gets better.

Assistance is fractured across finding help + giving help.

And so…

people look for help and find a maze.

caseworkers run into outdated info.

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 gap between finding help + getting help is information discovery.

The gap between finding help + getting help
is information discovery.

and jinship solves it in 2 ways

and jinship solves it in
2 ways

For people seeking help

Chatbot

No need to know any program names, agency jargon, or which website to search first. Describe the situation and get step-by-step guidance for what to do next.

For nonprofits and resource networks

Live resource directory updates

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.

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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