Working Together for a Beautiful California
Beautiful California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to addressing homelessness and providing vital services that enhance the well-being of Californians and their communities.
Beautiful California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to addressing homelessness and providing vital services that enhance the well-being of Californians and their communities.
Solutions
In this age of incredible economic and technological abundance, it is important to make sure everybody has an opportunity to succeed.
At Beautiful California, we take a two-pronged approach to delivering real, lasting solutions. We aim to establish physical homeless shelters to provide immediate, direct support while developing innovative digital tools to connect individuals with vital resources. Our shelters will offer safe spaces, meals, and on-site support services, while our technology platform ensures that help is always just a tap away. Together, these initiatives create a comprehensive support system that helps lift individuals out of poverty and homelessness.
Approach
Our dual approach combines traditional shelter services with modern technology solutions. While we develop our mobile app for launch in mid-2025, we're simultaneously working to establish physical shelters that will provide immediate, direct support to those in need.
Access to both physical and digital resources can dramatically improve lives, particularly for individuals who are at-risk, low-income, or experiencing homelessness. Our planned shelters will provide immediate safety and support, while our technology solution ensures ongoing access to resources. According to a USC research study, over 94% of homeless individuals own a mobile phone[1], making our combined shelter-and-app approach both practical and comprehensive. This integrated strategy allows us to provide immediate physical shelter while ensuring long-term support through digital resources, creating multiple pathways to stability for all Californians.
Features
Our in-development app gives access to a wide range of services and resources to support the needs of all Californians and particularly low income and the homeless population.
Find shelters, housing programs, and determine eligibility for different housing options.
Locate nearby food banks, soup kitchens, and meal distribution sites.
Apply for programs like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and understand your eligibility.
Access job listings, skill-building workshops, and interview preparation resources.
Connect to counseling services, rehab programs, and support groups.
Find pro bono legal services and access templates for common legal documents.
Locate free clinics and access mental health and crisis support services.
Get information on public transport and access ride vouchers for essential trips.
Learn budgeting skills and find emergency funds and financial aid opportunities.
Connect with local community events and peer mentors for guidance.
Access childcare services for low-income parents to help them work or attend job training.
Connect to housing, mental health, and job placement programs for homeless veterans.
Find employment and housing assistance for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Access hotlines for domestic violence, human trafficking, and child abuse.
Learn about budgeting, saving, and debt management through specialized programs.
With your support, we have the opportunity to improve millions of lives. The population of California is approaching 40 million and we aim to make positive progress for the California community. Providing opportunities for at-risk, low-income, and homeless individuals helps improve their lives and consequently the lives of all Californians.