HelpNear – Community Mutual Aid Platform

Overview

HelpNear is a full-stack web application that connects neighbours for everyday help requests – no payments, no extra apps. It enables users to give and receive help with tasks like carrying groceries, walking a dog, quick fixes, or walking together. The platform fosters real-world kindness by building trust through community interaction.

Key Features

1. Neighbourhood-Based Matching

Users join their specific neighbourhood during signup
Supabase Row Level Security ensures users only see requests from their immediate area
Auto‑detection of neighbourhood via user input

2. Real‑Time Request Feed

Post help requests (e.g., "Need help carrying groceries")
Real‑time status updates: Open → In Progress → Completed
Auto‑expiring requests after a set time to keep the feed fresh

3. Bidirectional Real‑Time Chat

Built‑in chat between requesters and helpers
Powered by Supabase Realtime for instant messaging
No need to exchange phone numbers – all communication happens in‑app

4. Trust‑Level System

New users start as New Helper
Completing help requests upgrades to Trusted Helper
Consistent positive contributions lead to Community Hero status
Encourages reliable, trustworthy behaviour

5. Mobile‑First Responsive UI

Glassmorphic design with modern, clean aesthetics
Skeleton loaders for smooth loading states
Offline detection with user-friendly messages
Keyboard shortcuts for power users

6. Security & Privacy

Secure authentication via Supabase Auth
Row Level Security (RLS) policies on all database queries
No personal contact information shared publicly

Tech Stack

LayerTechnologyFrontend FrameworkReact 18StylingTailwindCSSBackend & DatabaseSupabase (PostgreSQL)AuthenticationSupabase AuthReal‑time FeaturesSupabase RealtimeBuild ToolViteDeploymentVercel

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