Company
Date Published
Author
Bob Orchard
Word count
1580
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The Service Relief Project, initiated by Bob Orchard in response to the economic challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, aims to support local communities by providing an accessible platform for launching directories of fundraisers to aid businesses affected by mandated shutdowns. Utilizing Gatsby to create static websites and Airtable for data management, the project offers a streamlined, zero-cost solution for anyone to establish their own fundraiser site with minimal technical expertise, emphasizing ease of use and rapid deployment through Netlify. Inspired by the Chicago Service Relief and supported by Spencer Tweedy, the initiative has quickly expanded, with contributions from the Gatsby team and the open-source community leading to the creation of sites across various U.S. cities. The project encourages widespread participation, offering detailed setup instructions and fostering community involvement through GitHub contributions and social media promotion.