The Shelter Bridge app launched in August and has expanded to cities in four other states.
PORTLAND, Ore. — A local teen created an app to help connect people experiencing homelessness in Portland with services they need.
Claire Cao started developing Shelter Bridge last spring and launched the app in August. It offers users a way to find shelter beds, meals and other resources including legal aid and help with mental health. The app also features a chat bot that answers basic questions and connects users with maps to service locations.
Cao, a senior at Jesuit High School, said she recognized the need for
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