DENVER, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AidKit, a Public Benefit Corporation that helps government agencies and nonprofits administer aid programs effectively and transparently, today announced the launch of AidKit Essentials, an end-to-end platform that helps local governments and nonprofits quickly roll out and administer aid programs. As federal support contracts and local organizations fill the gap to meet growing needs, AidKit Essentials provides a fast, secure and adaptable way to launch aid programs that respond to real-world conditions on the ground.
“This isn’t just about software – it’s about people,” said Brittany Christenson, CEO of AidKit. “Many local governments and nonprofits are running complex aid programs using patchwork systems and limited capacity. AidKit Essentials modernizes these outdated processes so agencies can deliver relief aid and public benefits quickly, fairly and compassionately. When every decision delay or confusing form creates real hardship, getting support to people faster means more food on tables, gas money to get to work and, ultimately, families stabilized.”
At a time when local governments and nonprofits are being asked to do more, faster and with fewer resources, AidKit Essentials removes the typical roadblocks to launching and scaling aid programs so teams can focus on impact, not infrastructure.
With AidKit Essentials, they can:
- Launch Faster with Bigger Reach: Deploy programs in days—not months—with tools for applications, eligibility checks, identity verification and payments.
- Focus on Service, Not Systems: A user-friendly interface and configurable workflows allow teams to customize programs without technical overhead or having to start from a blank slate, simplifying unnecessarily complex systems with straightforward solutions.
- Adapt as Needs Change: Easily update eligibility rules, payment schedules and workflows when requirements or legislation change—without disrupting operations—so programs stay responsive and efficient.
- Achieve Equity Through Accessibility: A mobile-first, multilingual portal ensures programs are accessible to diverse communities across devices and languages.
- Strengthen Community Connections: Communicate with participants via SMS, email, video/audio calling and WhatsApp to provide clarity, build trust and improve program outcomes.
By embedding trust and transparency into every step, AidKit Essentials also enables teams to:
- Offer Choice and Dignity to Recipients: Versatile payment options let recipients choose the method that works best for them, from direct deposit to prepaid debit cards.
- Show Impact When It Matters: Built-in reporting tools make it easy to track progress, meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate success to funders and stakeholders.
- Detect Fraud and Waste Without Creating Barriers: AI-assisted verification helps identify fraud and duplication in real time without excluding those with limited documentation.
- Stay Ahead of Compliance and Risk: Integrated fraud prevention and security-first design help maintain SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance without additional overhead.
“When I was working in county government, we were constantly balancing urgent community needs with limited implementation capacity and outdated technology tools,” said Jennifer Banyan, Director of Government Partnerships at AidKit. “What makes AidKit Essentials so valuable is that it doesn’t require teams to build from scratch. It gives them a proven system they can shape to fit their goals as well as the support to hit the ground running.”
For more information, visit https://www.aidkit.com/aidkit-essentials.
About AidKit
AidKit is a Public Benefit Corporation that helps government agencies and large nonprofits administer aid programs efficiently and transparently. AidKit’s secure technology platform is designed to address the complex challenges of large-scale aid and benefits distribution. It automates workflows, accelerates disbursements and reduces administrative burden, either as an all-in-one platform or through adaptable modular solutions to meet the unique needs of each initiative. With integrated fraud prevention and real-time caseload management tools, the platform ensures programs operate with precision, compliance and accountability while safeguarding sensitive data. Drawing on a proven track record of successful implementations, AidKit delivers comprehensive support that expands operational capacity and elevates service delivery for its partner agencies. Whether deploying disaster relief programs or accelerating benefits modernization, AidKit delivers results that maximize impact and build public trust. Founded in 2021, AidKit, a woman-led company, has supported over 200 agencies and nonprofits, processing 500,000+ applications and distributing $270 million in aid to more than 90,000 recipients. For more information, visit AidKit.com.
Media contact:
Michael Tebo
Gabriel Marketing Group (for AidKit)
Phone: 571-835-8775
Email: michaelt@gabrielmarketing.com
