One Degree
One Degree is a technology-driven nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, CA, providing a platform for users to find and manage community resources such as healthcare, food banks, and employment services through its website and mobile apps.
Services
One Degree provides an API for accessing data on community resources and allows users to add or edit these resources at any time. The platform offers guided search features which suggest resources based on responses to a few questions. Additionally, the service includes text message searches and a mobile platform for easy resource access. The organization maintains resources up-to-date every 6 months and provides a learning hub with tools and educational content for Pro members, aimed at non-profit and government agency professionals.
Partners
One Degree collaborates with several organizations to expand its reach and impact. Key partners include Live6 Alliance, Marygrove Conservancy, Fair Futures, Benefits Data Trust, and Hidalgo Medical Services. These partnerships help enhance the platform's resource database and improve service delivery for users in need of community resources.
Community Involvement
One Degree maintains a community of contributors who actively participate by viewing and updating resources. The platform supports communities around the country in starting their own One Degree chapters, providing a framework for local engagement. Additionally, One Degree offers a community learning hub where users can learn how to use the platform effectively, ensuring broad and efficient access to necessary resources.
Products
One Degree offers three major products: a website, an Android app, and an iOS app. These platforms allow low-income families to find, manage, and review nonprofit and government services. The technology-driven nonprofit empowers individuals and families to access various resources, such as health care, food banks, and employment services, ensuring they have the tools needed to improve their social and economic mobility.