Street Signal
Street SignalPhiladelphia

Our mission

Turn awareness into action—faster, with dignity.

Community signals connect with nearby volunteers so essentials reach unhoused neighbors when it matters—coordinated care, not surveillance.

The problem

Compassion is abundant. What's missing is a way to share need and mobilize help—right now.

People want to help

Many see a need but don't know what's required or who's already helping.

Needs are time-sensitive

Food, water, warmth—without a timely signal, the moment passes.

Effort stays fragmented

Goodwill is everywhere; coordination isn't. Duplicate help or none at all.

The solution

Street Signal connects volunteers with people who may need support—when timing matters.

Signal a need

Anyone can flag that support may be useful nearby—focused on the need, not on labeling people.

Volunteers nearby

Alerts reach people who opted in. They choose when and how to respond.

Essentials, faster

Food, water, clothing, hygiene—whatever the situation calls for—gets there while it still helps.

How it works

Simple flow. Human intent.

A clear path from “something’s needed” to “someone helped.”

01

Signal a need

Someone shares that support may be useful in an area—what’s needed and how urgent.

02

Alert nearby volunteers

People who signed up get notified. We prioritize by urgency and proximity.

03

Volunteers respond

Volunteers self-select and bring food, water, clothes—whatever fits the signal.

04

Mark resolved

When help has landed, the signal closes—keeping the map useful for everyone.

Be part of the signal.

Help support reach people faster—on your terms, with dignity at the center.