UrbanAid

UrbanAid helps you find clean, safe, and accessible public resources instantly.

Whether you're a traveler looking for a restroom, a parent searching for a water fountain, someone experiencing homelessness seeking a warming shelter, or an everyday citizen curious about what's nearby, UrbanAid puts essential public resources at your fingertips.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
- Water fountains and handwashing stations
- Public restrooms
- Warming and cooling shelters
- Free food locations and food banks
- Public Wi-Fi hotspots
- Phone charging stations
- Public benches and rest areas
- Community clinics and health centers
- HRSA-funded health centers
- VA medical facilities
- Public libraries
- Transit stops with real-time data

INSTANT ACCESS, NO FRICTION
UrbanAid launches with 4,000+ utility locations already loaded, no waiting for downloads, and no account required. The map populates instantly with every public resource in your area. Just open and explore.

SMART SEARCH & FILTERS
Browse by category with 15 filter groups, or search naturally. Just type "water" or "bathroom" and find what you need. Results are sorted by distance, so the closest options appear first.

COMMUNITY-POWERED
Help others by adding new locations you discover. Rate and review utilities to help the community know what to expect. Report issues or closures to keep information accurate.

PRIVACY FIRST
- No forced login or account creation
- Location used only while the app is open
- No tracking, no ads, no data selling

ACCESSIBILITY
- Wheelchair accessibility indicators on supported locations
- Full VoiceOver support for visually impaired users
- Works in English, Spanish, French, Hindi, and Arabic

COVERAGE
Currently covering Washington State with data sourced from:
- Community contributions
- HRSA (Health Resources & Services Administration)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- USDA facilities

BUILT WITH CARE
UrbanAid was built with a mission: empower people to find the essential public resources they need, with minimal friction. We believe access to clean water, safe shelter, and basic services should be easy for everyone.