Social Good App

Everywhere we go, everywhere we see, there's someone in need. But sometimes it's the people you don't see that need the most help, that's what the Social Good App seeks to solve.

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Inspiration

We were inspired by the mission statement and function of the "BeMyEyes" app. It sought to find ways to bring blind-assistance to the digital age and greatly succeeded in doing so.

What it does

Our app allows people in need of aid to request help from volunteers. The volunteers are able to see these requests and accept local tasks. A conversation is then started to allow both parties to communicate about logistics. Our app is targeted for individuals with disabilities and is meant to increase accessibility.

How we built it

We utilized Android Studio as the IDE, Java and XML for the frontend, and utilized Firebase runtime database for the backend

Challenges we ran into

  1. Connecting our project with firebase
  2. Adapting to mobile app development

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  1. Connecting our app with firebase

What we learned

  1. Mobile app development techniques
  2. Project planning
  3. Teamwork skills

What's next for Social Good App

  1. Settings tab
  2. Chat feature
  3. More accessibility
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