LA County and AidKit to Showcase Lessons from Rapid $20M Aid Deployment Using AI and Geospatial Mapping in NACo Live Webinar
A webinar hosted by the National Association of Counties discussed how LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity scaled relief efforts from $2M to $20M. The department utilized data-driven strategies to effectively reach underserved communities with speed and accuracy. This innovative approach allowed for a significant increase in the distribution of relief funds. The webinar highlighted the importance of leveraging data to improve outreach and support for communities in need. LA County's DEO demonstrated the successful implementation of these strategies in expanding their relief efforts.
Webinar hosted by the National Association of Counties explores how LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) scaled relief from $2M to $20M by using data-driven strategies to reach underserved communities with speed and accuracy.
Webinar Details
WHAT: The National Association of Counties (NACo) will host a live webinar, titled "Faster, Smarter Disaster Relief: How LA County Used AI & Geospatial Mapping to Deliver $20M in Aid," featuring Los Angeles County and AidKit. AidKit is a Public Benefit Corporation that helps government agencies and nonprofits administer aid programs efficiently and transparently.
When wildfires struck LA County, officials at the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) launched two major relief programs in just two weeks, delivering $2,000 grants to impacted workers and up to $25,000 to affected businesses. Leveraging AI, geospatial mapping, and privacy-first design, the County was able to reach thousands of vulnerable residents with speed, accuracy, and dignity.
The webinar will explore how LA County DEO partnered with AidKit to deploy:
- Geospatial mapping to visualize impact zones, inform prioritization, and drive a tenfold increase in available funds—from $2M to $20M
- Application intake tools built for rapid deployment and designed to meet residents where they are, even in low-connectivity or high-stress situations
- AI-assisted identity and document verification to flag fraud risks while validating applicants who may lack conventional ID
- An integrated platform for disaster recovery center and applicant support that enabled real-time coordination and reduced case management workload
- Cross-agency collaboration and public-private partnerships that streamlined service delivery and scaled response with minimal administrative overhead
Geospatial Mapping and AI Implementation
Geospatial mapping proved especially transformative, empowering LA County DEO to assess community needs, target outreach, and verify damage in alignment with its tiered prioritization strategy. Field inspectors collected real-time data directly from impacted areas, easing the burden on applicants and enhancing program integrity.
The session will also explore how the County leveraged AI to balance fraud prevention with equitable access, and how collaboration across agencies and sectors expanded operational capacity without sacrificing speed or impact.
Webinar Attendees Insights
Webinar attendees will gain deeper insight into:
- Strategies for incorporating geospatial technology in disaster planning and response
- Techniques for using identity verification tools to balance security and accessibility
- Best practices for building public-private partnerships in times of crisis
- Approaches for rapidly delivering emergency cash relief by integrating on-the-ground community services with virtual technical assistance to ensure culturally responsive and comprehensive outreach
Speakers
WHO:
- Jessica Ku Kim, Chief Deputy, LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity
- Jennifer Banyan, Government Partnerships Director, AidKit
- Breanna Christopher, Senior Program Manager, AidKit
Event Information
WHEN & WHERE:
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 2 – 3 p.m. ET
To register for this free event, please visit the official website.
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. Founded in 2021, AidKit, a woman-led company, has supported over 200 agencies and nonprofits, processing 500,000+ applications and distributing $300 million in aid to more than 90,000 recipients.
Media Contact:
Michael Tebo
Gabriel Marketing Group (for AidKit)
Phone: 571-835-8775
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE: AidKit