Vendor onboarding
5 steps — about 8 minutes. Every verified vendor goes through this orientation before appearing publicly as a Guardian supporter.
What Guardians of the AV is — and who we serve.
Guardians of the AV is a community coordination and recovery platform for the Antelope Valley. We work with cities, nonprofits, businesses, and people who are unsupported to create a system where stability is possible — not just for the lucky, but for anyone willing to take the first step.
We don’t move cash. We don’t hand out vouchers. We issue Guardian Credits — digital credits (Meal, Gear, Grooming, Laundry, Housing, Ride) redeemable only at verified vendors, only during fixed redemption windows.
The three redemption windows
Fixed windows prevent abuse and keep redemptions predictable for your staff. You receive 14 days notice of any window change.
Who we serve
- — Adults experiencing housing instability or being unsupported in the Antelope Valley
- — People in recovery from addiction or incarceration
- — Domestic violence survivors who need dignified, safe access to services
- — Anyone navigating a gap in stability who wants a path forward
Every person who redeems credits at your business has been assigned a community navigator and is working through a trust ladder. They are not anonymous strangers — they are neighbors rebuilding stability.