ShelterTech

ShelterTech is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) based in San Francisco that builds technology solutions to reduce the digital divide for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Its primary programs include the SF Service Guide (an online, peer‑vetted directory of human services), ShelterConnect (free WiFi installations in shelters and supportive housing), and a Community Representative program that compensates people with lived experience to guide product design and outreach. The organization works with city agencies, frontline service providers and corporate partners (including recurring Datathons with firms such as Deloitte, Cisco, and Comcast) to keep its data accurate and to deploy connectivity and digital tools where they are most needed. ShelterTech emphasizes community-driven research, regular Datathon events to verify and update resource listings, and volunteer-led product development. ShelterTech maintains an active web presence and donor-facing operations, and its EIN (38-3984099) matches the organization’s public filings and its official website. In recent years ShelterTech has focused on expanding SF Service Guide usage, maintaining and scaling ShelterConnect installations, and running virtual and in-person Datathons to keep resource data current and community-informed.