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No sign-up. No judgment. No cost — ever.
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What kind of help do you need right now?
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Help in three steps.
No account. No waiting room. No paperwork before you even know what's available.
Tell us what you need
Answer 4 simple questions about your situation — it takes under 2 minutes, and nothing is stored.
We search your ZIP code
NearHaven scans thousands of programs in your area — food pantries, rent relief, utility help, childcare, and more.
Get matched, then connected
See your personalized list of programs with addresses, phone numbers, and exactly how to apply — no guessing.
Takes about 2 minutes. No account required.
Real families. Real results.
You deserve help without the runaround.
Every family's situation is different. NearHaven meets you where you are.
"I spent three days calling numbers that were disconnected. NearHaven showed me a food pantry two blocks away that I didn't know existed."
Maria T.
San Antonio, TX
"Lost my job in March. Found an emergency rent relief program through NearHaven that covered two months. I didn't have to explain myself to anyone."
DeShawn R.
Columbus, OH
"Single mom of two. Found childcare subsidies and a utility assistance program on the same search. I cried. I didn't know any of it was there."
Keisha M.
Memphis, TN
What we cover
Every kind of help your family might need.
From the immediate to the long-term — we list it all, searchable in one place.
Food & Nutrition
Food pantries, SNAP enrollment, WIC, school meals
Housing & Rent
Emergency rent aid, eviction prevention, shelter
Utilities & Energy
Electric, gas, water assistance programs
Childcare & Youth
Subsidized childcare, Head Start, after-school
Healthcare
Free clinics, Medicaid enrollment, dental
Education & Jobs
Adult literacy, job training, scholarships
Transportation
Bus passes, medical transport, vehicle repair
Clothing & Essentials
Clothing closets, hygiene supplies, furniture
Mental Health
Counseling, crisis lines, peer support
Start right now
Your neighborhood has
more help than you know.
Thousands of programs near you are funded and ready. The hardest part is knowing they exist. We make that easy.
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For organizations & nonprofits
Your programs deserve to be found by the families who need them.
Thousands of local nonprofits, churches, and community organizations offer real assistance that families never discover. NearHaven puts your programs in front of the right people — families actively searching, sorted by location and need.
- Simple self-serve listing process — live in under 10 minutes
- Reach families searching right now in your service area
- Built-in eligibility screening so you get qualified inquiries
- Analytics to see who's finding and viewing your programs
Join the waitlist — be first to list your organization when we launch:
Free to list. No credit card needed to join the waitlist.
Eastside Community Food Bank
2.1 miles away · Open today
Who qualifies
Families with household income under 185% FPL
What's provided
Weekly food boxes, fresh produce, hygiene items
How to apply
Walk in during hours, no appointment needed
Everyone needs a hand sometimes.
NearHaven makes sure one is there.
Join thousands of families who found real, local help through NearHaven. It is free, takes two minutes, and could change everything.