Carrying Hope Wherever You Go

The Bindl App
6
Month Project
150+
Co-Designers
32
U.S. State Deployment

The Challenge

The Bindl App aimed to address the complex and pervasive issue of homelessness, particularly focusing on homeless youth in rural areas. The challenge was to create a virtual platform that not only provided immediate solutions but also empowered individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and long-term stability.

Understanding The Challenge

Homelessness is one of society's most difficult challenges, often referred to as a "wicked challenge" due to its complexity and the interconnected factors contributing to it. Addressing homelessness requires a multifaceted approach that considers the diverse needs of affected individuals and communities. For the Bindl app, this meant tackling several key aspects:

  1. Accessibility to Resources: Many homeless individuals, especially in rural areas, struggle to access essential services and resources. The Bindl app needed to bridge this gap by providing a centralized platform for navigating available solutions.
  2. Intuitive User Experience: Ensuring that the app was easy to use and navigate was crucial. Homeless individuals often face numerous barriers, and a user-friendly interface was essential to help them find the support they need.
  3. Comprehensive Support: Beyond immediate relief, the app needed to offer comprehensive support, including mapping resources, tracking progress, providing guidance, and fostering a sense of community among users.
  4. Empowerment and Self-Sufficiency: The ultimate goal was to empower individuals to move towards self-sufficiency. This involved not just providing resources but also offering tools and guidance to help users take control of their lives and future.
  5. Community Involvement: Developing a solution for homelessness required input from those directly affected by it. Engaging homeless individuals and other stakeholders in the design process was critical to ensure the app met their needs effectively.

The Journey

Version 1.0

Creating a Virtual Campus
The challenge was initially defined as: How can we create a virtual campus that allows homeless youth in rural areas to navigate available solutions?

Version 1.5

Expanding Focus to All Individuals
The focus shifted towards helping all individuals navigate homelessness using an intuitive user experience to map resources, track progress, provide guidance, and foster community.

Version

Empowering Self-Sufficiency
The ultimate goal became empowering individuals on their journey towards self-sufficiency, providing them with the tools and support needed to take control of their lives.
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Innovation Dimension

SOCIAL IMPACT INNOVATION | HOMELESSNESS
Social Impact Innovation at Bindl involved creating sustainable, tangible solutions to address homelessness, a complex societal challenge. The approach focused on leveraging technology to provide accessible, intuitive, and comprehensive support to homeless individuals, helping them navigate their journey towards self-sufficiency.

Impact And Insights

The Bindl app emerged as a powerful tool designed to carry hope wherever one goes. The name "Bindl," inspired by "bindle," symbolizes a bundle of essentials and embodies the app's mission to provide support and empowerment to those in need. By offering an intuitive and comprehensive platform, the Bindl app has made significant strides in addressing homelessness and helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency.

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