Resource categories being prepared
The rebuilt BrickHouse Org website will organize resources into clear categories so visitors can quickly choose the kind of help they need. Each category should eventually include explanations, local and national resource types, eligibility notes, related programs, questions to ask, and forms for requesting support.
Housing Assistance
This section will focus on emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental assistance, utility support, eviction prevention, housing navigation, and referrals. Visitors should be able to understand the difference between urgent shelter needs, long-term housing support, and financial assistance programs.
Food Assistance
This area will explain food pantries, meal programs, community kitchens, emergency grocery support, nutrition programs, and family food resources. The page should help people know what to bring, how to check availability, and how to find nearby options.
Family Support
Family resources may include parenting support, childcare assistance, school support, youth activities, family counseling referrals, household stability resources, and community workshops designed to help families move forward with support.
Healthcare and Wellness
This section will include information about clinics, mental health support, insurance assistance, prescription support, wellness programs, crisis resources, and community health connections. The page should clearly explain emergency versus non-emergency help.
Employment Center
Employment support will include job search help, resume resources, workforce development, training programs, interview preparation, career pathways, re-entry employment resources, and referrals to agencies that support job readiness.
Education and Training
Education resources can include adult education, GED preparation, digital skills, business education, youth enrichment, financial literacy, certification programs, and community workshops for personal and professional growth.
How the resource system should work
The final platform should not feel like a random list of pages. It should behave like a guided resource center. A visitor should be able to land on the site, choose a need, read a plain-language explanation, see related support categories, and take action through a form, phone number, partner link, event registration, or member dashboard tool.
For people who are overwhelmed, the website should reduce confusion. For families, it should organize help by need. For community partners, it should show where their services fit. For businesses, it should connect economic growth with community impact.
Each final resource page should include
- Plain-language explanation of the resource category.
- Who the resource may help.
- What information may be needed before applying.
- Local and national support types.
- Related resource categories.
- FAQ section.
- Request help or contact button.
- Member save/bookmark option when dashboard is active.
Additional resource sections planned
Veterans Resources
Support for veterans should include housing, benefits navigation, employment support, healthcare connections, disability assistance, family support, and organizations that specifically serve veterans and their households.
Seniors Resources
Senior support should cover benefits, food programs, transportation, healthcare, home safety, caregiving support, social programs, and trusted referrals for older adults and their families.
Disability Support
Disability resources should include accessibility, advocacy, benefits, transportation, employment, care support, assistive services, and organizations that help individuals and families navigate disability-related needs.
Legal Aid
Legal resource pages should guide visitors toward legal aid, tenant rights, consumer protection, family legal support, document assistance, and referrals while making clear that BrickHouse Org provides education and referrals, not legal advice.
Transportation
Transportation resources can include local transit information, ride programs, medical transportation, senior transit, disability transportation, and community travel support when available.
Community Programs
This area will highlight workshops, volunteer events, outreach programs, family activities, community meetings, partner events, and opportunities for people to get involved.
Looking for a specific resource?
While the full directory is being completed, visitors can use the contact page to describe the kind of support they are looking for.