The COVID Tracking Project is a volunteer-driven initiative that aims to provide accurate and reliable data on the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, filling a gap left by limited data sources. The project was built using a static site with Contentful, Netlify, and Gatsby, allowing for easy updates and verification of data from various sources. Despite initial plans to be a temporary solution, the team now considers it a long-term effort, leveraging tools like Contentful and GatsbyJS to manage and update their site efficiently. The project's success relies on the contributions of hundreds of volunteers, who collect and verify data manually, often updating the site multiple times per week. With its growth and critical service, the COVID Tracking Project continues to provide valuable information during this pandemic.