Phase One COMPLETE! 50 States Indexed

The Hobo's List forums now have resources in over 175 cities, in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

But this is just the beginning. The objective of Phase One was to compile an initial nationwide list, so that when resources were requested, we have a place to refer people. Right now, to view a particular state, you need to go through the forums in reverse alphabetical order. It's there, but it can be tedious.

Now we begin with the refining part. My plan at this point is to have a downloadable template (initially, a trifold brochure, with Hoboslist.org information on it). The second side can be printed with local information, and as we begin filtering out state and city information, our plan is to compile that where it can be printed on the second side.

We will also begin compiling the website database. This will be searchable, and the long-range goal is to develop a Droid and iPhone app that can access the database. If any developers are interested in taking on this project (unfortunately, it will need to be on a volunteer basis at this point), please contact us; otherwise, it will be put on the shelf until the database is developed enough to make an app practical.

We welcome any volunteer help at hoboslist.org. If you have resources, feel free to register for the forums and add them, or email them to me and I will handle them when I have time to do so. Understand that the email option will be the slowest way, though.

Please ask any ministries interested in being featured in an "organization spotlight" article on the blog to contact me. I will fit them in as quiakly as time allows.

Thank you for your "likes" on Facebook, as well as your words of encouragement. I am excited at the momentum the project is building.

Also, don't forget to support your local organizations. They do a lot of work for the poor and needy, and it is a true blessing to have those resources at hand when they are needed.