Mobile Students Launch Website to Connect Homeless with Vetted Boarding Homes

A new online platform developed by students in Mobile is tackling one of the area's most pressing social challenges: homelessness. According to WKRG News 5, the website helps connect people experiencing homelessness with vetted boarding homes in the region, where an estimated 3,000 residents currently lack stable housing.

Local advocates working on the issue say the real barrier to solving homelessness often isn't money alone—it's access to reliable resources and information. The student-built platform aims to fill that gap by creating a searchable database of available housing options and helping match individuals with appropriate placements.

One user of the service, Isaiah Bruce, told WKRG the website has been transformative for his situation. "It really has changed my life," he said. The platform's emphasis on vetting boarding home operators is designed to ensure safety and quality for vulnerable users seeking stable housing.