Are you one of the many Americans who is more likely to access the Internet on a mobile device than by a home Internet connection or on a PC?
If so, you are in good company. 87% of African Americans and Latinos own smartphones and are more likely to take advantage of a wide range of data functions.
And now there is a new tool that allows you to find nearby public services using your mobile device – BeeLocal!
BeeLocal is tool developed by global non-profit One Economy (and parent company of PIC TV) that provides easy access to over 300,000 public service locations across the U.S.
With BeeLocal, you can find nearby:
- Preschools and After School Services
- Tutoring Services and Adult Education
- Community Activities and Art
- Community Gardens
- Family Support
- Violence and Abuse Services
- Adoption and Foster Services
- Financial Advice
- Public Assistance
- Tax Assistance
- Unemployment Insurance
- Food Assistance
- Health Care Clinics
- Mental Health Services
- Career Development and Job Training
- Housing Help
- Fitness Programs, Wellness Programs, and Recreational Centers
- Transportation Assistance
Using your smartphone or desktop, and simply entering your location, you can gain access to all of this information and much more. You can “like”, share and comment on listings, and suggest new places for the list.
Get points and be the “star” in your city by adding lots of new places to the list! BeeLocal – making life a little easier.
