BeAGoodNeighbor
search your community for opportunities to give back
Getting Started: The application requires a one time import of data from nyc open data api. To import the data into mysql first create the datbase in mysql shell: "CREATE DATABASE beAGoodNeighborDB;". Then run "node ./server/scripts/importData.js"
Summary: BeAGoodNeighbor provides an interface that makes giving back to New York City easy. Find opportunities to volunteer or charitable events near your, or by zip code, neighborhood, field of interest, or group. Then, save your results and get involved!
Problem New York City is a big city, but this doesn’t mean that it isn’t a community. BeAGoodNeighbor wants to help New Yorkers find ways to get involved in neighborhood events tailored to their interests.
Solution By taking your location, BeAGoodNeighbor finds the volunteer events and organizations near you. You can also find events around the city by filling out the other search fields. We want everyone to give back in the ways that they want and see fit.
Quote from You “Learn to truly engage with your community by finding local activists with your finger tips. Our scope is local and community oriented, and we bring you opportunities that are nearby and that you could feasibly participate in”
How to Get Started Just search your location and optionally a type of organization you are interested in participating in. To save your results to check out later, make an account with BeAGoodNeighbor, and you can access previous search results.
Customer Quote “You could go to Google, and they might give you more stuff, but this site is ad free.”
Closing and Call to Action Check out BeAGoodNeighbor to engage with New York City.