Proof of Usefulness Report

Safe Passages

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+269
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Safe Passages is a legitimate, well-established non-profit organization (founded 1998, 300+ staff) with high real-world utility in Alameda County. However, the project submission is of low quality, featuring vague claims ('everyone' audience), lack of specific traction data ('most people have used my product'), and minimal technical innovation (standard IT services). The score acknowledges the organization's verified scale and history but is heavily penalized for the poor quality of proof provided and the lack of proprietary technology.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+53.13
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+1.88
Subtotal+248.76
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+269

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We work with disadvantaged communities; children, youth, and families in Alameda County to provide services and resources that support meeting the basic needs of families, children and youth school day academic intervention, after school programming that offers a safe and supportive environment, academic skill building, and interacting and engaging enrichment activities.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline