Find public and charitable services by need and location, even offline.
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**Aid & Services Atlas** is an independent, non-governmental directory designed to help people discover public and charitable services by need and location.
Designed for immediate access, the app requires no initial setup or intake forms. It aggregates publicly available information to support awareness of local resources, including housing, food assistance, medical care, transportation, and legal aid.
**IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER**
Aid & Services Atlas is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government entity. The app does not provide government services, determine eligibility, process applications, or act on behalf of any agency.
**INFORMATION SOURCES**
Government-related information displayed in the app is sourced exclusively from official federal, state, and municipal .gov domains, alongside the official websites of the listed charitable organizations.
Primary federal and state clearinghouses used include:
• [https://www.usa.gov](https://www.usa.gov)
• [https://www.benefits.gov](https://www.benefits.gov)
• [https://www.fema.gov](https://www.fema.gov)
• [https://www.virginia.gov](https://www.virginia.gov)
Because this directory provides localized services across multiple jurisdictions, a complete and exhaustive directory of every official government and nonprofit source URL referenced in this application is publicly maintained at:
[https://aidandservicesatlas.org/sources.html](https://aidandservicesatlas.org/sources.html)
Whenever available, provider listings include a direct link to the organization’s official website, allowing users to verify details with the original source.
**KEY FEATURES IN VERSION 1.1.0**
• **Natural Language Search:** Find resources using everyday phrasing, powered entirely by an on-device model to ensure privacy.
• **Fast-Tap Filtering:** Instantly browse services via tappable category chips for housing, food, medical, legal, financial assistance, and more.
• **Frictionless Access:** Open the app and begin searching immediately with no onboarding barriers.
• **Location-Aware:** Results provided at the county or county-equivalent level, with manual location selection available.
• **Clear Organization:** Distinct separation of federal, state, and local providers in a neutral, non-endorsing presentation.
**PRIVACY & DESIGN PRINCIPLES**
The app is built as an air-gapped, offline-first civic utility. To protect user privacy, all directory data is stored securely on local device databases.
• Works fully offline after the initial data download
• No user accounts or cloud syncing
• No advertising
• No tracking or user analytics
• No sale or sharing of personal data
**DATA LIMITATIONS**
Aid & Services Atlas does not verify, endorse, or guarantee any listed organization or service. Availability, eligibility, and accuracy may vary by location and over time. Users should always confirm details directly with the provider or official source.