Brightwayz empowers individuals and communities in need of social services
Brightwayz is a platform designed to help individuals gain access to local, verified community resources such as rehousing, food pantries, and other free or low-cost services, especially for justice-impacted people, students, new mothers, and job-seekers.
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Support in your area
Housing & rehousing
PriorityEmergency shelters, rental support, and long-term housing programs matched to your eligibility.
Food & basic needs
Food pantries, hot meals, diapers, clothing closets, and more—updated by trusted partners.
Jobs, training, and legal support
+ transportation, childcare, mental health, and moreTrusted by community organizations and public agencies
Co-designed with service providers in Northern California.
How Brightwayz works for you
Whether you are looking for help or supporting someone else, Brightwayz keeps everything in one clear view.
Step 1
Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions about your situation or the person you are helping. No long applications.
Step 2
See what you are eligible for
We surface programs funded by counties, cities, and nonprofits that match your eligibility.
Step 3
Stay on top of next steps
Save resources, get reminders, and share a plan with your case worker, navigator, or family.
For individuals and families
Everything you need to navigate support, in one place
- • Housing, rehousing, and shelters
- • Food pantries and hot meals
- • Cash aid, workforce, and job training
- • Mental health and counseling
- • Legal support and record clearing
- • Support for parents and new mothers
- • Services for students and young adults
- • Reentry and justice-impacted programs
You can use Brightwayz on your own, or alongside a case manager, navigator, or public agency worker.
For organizations
A shared system for referrals, outcomes, and care teams
Brightwayz helps counties, nonprofits, and healthcare partners coordinate referrals, track outcomes, and keep everyone on the same page—without asking clients to repeat their story.
- • Create and manage referrals across organizations
- • Shared client timelines and events
- • SMS, email, and in-app communication in one place
- • Configurable resource directory for your region
Questions, answered
Here are some of the most common questions about how Brightwayz works for individuals and organizations.
What is Brightwayz?+
Brightwayz is a platform designed to help individuals find local resources such as rehousing, food pantries, and other free or low-cost services.
How do I create an account on Brightwayz?+
To create an account, click on the circle avatar in the top right corner of the website
Is my personal information safe with Brightwayz?+
Yes, we take your privacy seriously. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information and do not tie any analytics to individual users. Please review our Privacy Policy for more details.
What kind of resources can I find on Brightwayz?+
You can find resources for rehousing, food pantries, job training, healthcare services, legal assistance, and other support services in your local area.
How does Brightwayz ensure the accuracy of the information provided?+
We strive to keep our data as up-to-date as possible. However, since we aggregate information from various sources, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy. We recommend contacting the service providers directly to confirm details.
Can I make donations through Brightwayz?+
Currently, no. If you want to make a donation to one of our partners, please get in touch with us and we will put you in contact with the right people.
What should I do if I encounter an issue with a third-party service listed on Brightwayz?+
If you have issues with a third-party service, you should contact the service provider directly. If your life is in danger or you need medical attention, please call your local authorities or 911. If there is any inaccurate information or, for any problems with your Brightwayz account, please contact us.
How can I update my profile information?+
You can update your profile information by logging into your account and accessing the "Profile" section. Make sure to keep your information accurate to receive the best resources.
How do I provide feedback or file a complaint?+
We value your feedback and are here to help with any complaints. You can contact us via email at support@brightwayz.org or use the chat widget on our website.
Is Brightwayz accessible to non-English speakers?+
Yes, we offer different translations for the content on our website to accommodate users who speak various languages.
Need help getting started?
If you are a county, nonprofit, clinic, or campus looking to bring Brightwayz to your community, we would love to connect.
- • Early pilots with counties and CBO networks
- • Custom resource views for your programs
- • Training and onboarding for staff
Ready when you are
Start mapping out support in minutes, not months
Brightwayz is already helping people and providers cut through the noise. Join our growing network of counties, colleges, reentry programs, and nonprofits.
