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HUMAN NEEDS DIRECTORY

The Full Human Needs Landscape

Every major platform covering housing, food, healthcare, mental health, legal aid, jobs, education, grants, veterans services, childcare, utilities, and crisis support β€” researched, categorized, and ready for outreach.

34platforms tracked
12need categories
28no login required
30fully free
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SHOWING 34 OF 34 PLATFORMS
Vouch β€” Shadow & Learn Directory
vounch.vercel.app
πŸ’Ό Jobs & Income

Businesses willing to host low-income youth for shadowing and mentoring

Businesses and nonprofits willing to host low-income youth for shadowing, mentoring, and hands-on learning. If you represent an organization, add your listing to expand opportunities.

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BlackTechOpportunities.com
blacktechopportunities.com
πŸ’Ό Jobs & Income

Jobs, scholarships, grants & fellowships for underrepresented technologists

Community-curated aggregator of opportunities for Black and underrepresented technologists.

βœ“ No loginFree / Community
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HUD Resource Locator
resources.hud.gov
🏠 Housing

Find affordable housing, shelters, food, and health clinics near you

Official US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development searchable map. Covers public housing, Section 8 vouchers, HUD-assisted apartments, housing counselors, and homeless shelters.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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AffordableHousingOnline.com
affordablehousingonline.com
🏠 Housing

Search 1,100+ affordable apartment listings with waiting list status

Database of income-based apartments, Section 8 properties, and subsidized housing. Searchable by zip code with waiting list open/closed status.

βœ“ No loginFree / Ad-supported
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NLIHC Rental Programs DB
nlihc.org
🏠 Housing

State & local rental assistance programs database

National Low Income Housing Coalition database of rental assistance and eviction prevention programs by state.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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PublicHousing.com
publichousing.com
🏠 Housing

Directory of public housing and low-income apartments by city

Search public housing authorities, affordable apartments, and low-income apartment listings across metro areas.

βœ“ No loginFree / Ad-supported
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FoodFinder.us
foodfinder.us
πŸ₯— Food

Find the nearest food pantry β€” 45,000 verified locations

501(c)(3) nonprofit with the largest verified food pantry database in the US. Community-updated and free to use.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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Feeding America Food Bank Locator
feedingamerica.org
πŸ₯— Food

Find your local food bank in the Feeding America network

Locate over 200 member food banks using Feeding America's national finder.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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USDA SNAP (Benefits.gov)
benefits.gov
πŸ₯— Food

Apply for SNAP food assistance (food stamps)

Federal portal to determine eligibility and apply for SNAP and nutrition benefits.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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HealthCare.gov
healthcare.gov
πŸ₯ Healthcare

Find & enroll in health insurance coverage

The federal ACA marketplace for comparing plans, checking eligibility, and enrolling in coverage.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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HRSA Health Center Finder
findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
πŸ₯ Healthcare

Find a federally qualified community health center near you

Locate low-cost community health centers offering medical, dental, and behavioral care based on income.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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NeedyMeds.org
needymeds.org
πŸ₯ Healthcare

Free and low-cost prescription drug assistance programs

Search assistance programs for medications, dental care, medical bills, and healthcare costs.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov
findtreatment.gov
🧠 Mental Health

Find mental health & substance use treatment facilities

SAMHSA's confidential locator for mental health and substance use treatment providers.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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NAMI HelpLine Directory
nami.org
🧠 Mental Health

National mental health support, education, and resource navigation

NAMI connects people with support groups, helplines, and local mental health resources.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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Open Path Collective
openpathcollective.org
🧠 Mental Health

Affordable therapy β€” $30–$80/session for low-income individuals

Network of sliding-scale therapists and low-cost counseling services.

πŸ”’ Login requiredLow-cost therapy
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LawHelp.org
lawhelp.org
βš–οΈ Legal Aid

Find free civil legal help in your state

Nationwide directory of legal aid programs for housing, family, immigration, and benefits issues.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
lsc.gov
βš–οΈ Legal Aid

Federally funded civil legal aid for low-income Americans

Official site for the federally funded network that supports legal aid offices nationwide.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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Idealist.org
idealist.org
πŸ’Ό Jobs & Income

World's largest social-impact job board

Browse nonprofit jobs, internships, and volunteer roles with mission-driven organizations.

πŸ”’ Login requiredFree browse / Paid org postings
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CareerOneStop (DOL)
careeronestop.org
πŸ’Ό Jobs & Income

Job search, training, and career resources β€” DOL official

US Dept. of Labor portal for job listings, resume help, and career training resources.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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Fastweb.com
fastweb.com
πŸŽ“ Education

Largest free scholarship search engine β€” 1.5M+ scholarships

Scholarship search engine with a massive database of opportunities for students.

πŸ”’ Login requiredFree / Advertising-supported
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Scholarships.com
scholarships.com
πŸŽ“ Education

3.7M+ scholarship listings for all student types

Large scholarship database for high school, college, and graduate students.

πŸ”’ Login requiredFree / Advertising-supported
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ProFellow.com
profellow.com
πŸŽ“ Education

Largest database of fellowships β€” 3,000+ fully-funded programs

Search fellowships, internships, and research programs for students and professionals.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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GrantWatch.com
grantwatch.com
πŸ’° Grants & Funding

10,000+ verified grants β€” but full details need a paid plan

Private grant search engine with verified grant listings for nonprofits and small organizations.

πŸ”’ Login requiredPaid / Subscription
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Grants.gov
grants.gov
πŸ’° Grants & Funding

Official US federal grant opportunities portal

Comprehensive federal grants portal covering grant opportunities from 26 agencies.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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Candid (GuideStar + Foundation Center)
candid.org
πŸ’° Grants & Funding

Most comprehensive foundation and nonprofit funding data globally

Research platform for philanthropic funding, foundation data, and nonprofit intelligence.

πŸ”’ Login requiredPaid / Subscription
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VA.gov Benefits Explorer
va.gov
πŸŽ–οΈ Veterans

All VA benefits, healthcare, and mental health resources

Official Veterans Affairs portal covering earned veteran benefits.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
nchv.org
πŸŽ–οΈ Veterans

Connect homeless veterans to housing, services, and support

National network focused on ending veteran homelessness through housing and supportive services.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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Child Care Aware of America
childcareaware.org
πŸ‘Ά Childcare

Find childcare resources and financial assistance by state

National nonprofit helping families find and afford quality childcare.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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Benefits.gov Childcare Assistance
benefits.gov
πŸ‘Ά Childcare

CCDF childcare subsidy β€” federal financial assistance for low-income families

Federal information hub for child care subsidies and assistance programs.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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LIHEAP (LowIncomeEnergyAssistance.org)
acf.hhs.gov
πŸ’‘ Utilities

Federal help paying heating and cooling bills

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program β€” federal utility bill relief grants to states.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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NeedHelpPayingBills.com
needhelppayingbills.com
πŸ’‘ Utilities

Directory of utility, rent, and bill assistance programs

Search for help with electricity, gas, rent, water, and other household bills.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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211.org (United Way)
211.org
🚨 Crisis & Emergency

Dial 211 β€” 24/7 connection to all local human services

Call or search local 211 services to connect with food, housing, healthcare, and crisis resources.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988lifeline.org
🚨 Crisis & Emergency

Call or text 988 β€” 24/7 mental health and suicide crisis support

Connects callers and texters to local crisis counselors in moments of emergency.

βœ“ No loginFree / Government
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Findhelp.org (formerly Aunt Bertha)
findhelp.org
🚨 Crisis & Emergency

Search social services, housing, food, healthcare, and more

National network of social service providers for food, housing, healthcare, jobs, and crisis support.

βœ“ No loginFree / Nonprofit
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PASSRESOURCE COVERAGE MAP
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Housing
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Food
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Healthcare
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Mental Health
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Legal Aid
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Jobs & Income
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Education
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Grants & Funding
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Childcare
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Utilities
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Crisis & Emergency
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PassResource is the only platform that bridges all 12 categories β€” from crisis resources to fellowships β€” in one free, no-login directory. Every platform above covers 1–2 of these. You cover all of them.

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