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[–] 3 points 11 months ago (1 child)

Ironically, for homeless people a smartphone is a great investment, since the web allows finding support services and such stuff. But free wifi from the booths is probably great. Idk where they're charging the phones, though — perhaps at sympathetic businesses.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    absolutely correct! i used to work for a not for profit that built a big service search engine (largely used for crisis helplines, medical referrals etc) and released a phone app specifically for help finding homeless support services

    there are power points in maccas, food courts, libraries, and even randomly dotted around cities outside for maintenance

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