HelpGoat Blog

  • Rethinking Giving: Transforming #GivingTuesday with HelpGoat’s Vision

    Rethinking Giving: Transforming #GivingTuesday with HelpGoat’s Vision

    In the midst of #GivingTuesday, a day flooded with donation requests from countless organizations, the thought lingers—could there be a more direct and efficient way to make a meaningful impact? While the work being done by these organizations is vast and meaningful, the burden of fundraising in order to cover administrative costs leaves us pondering Read more

  • A Thanksgiving Challenge: Building a Social Support Safety Net for the World with HelpGoat

    A Thanksgiving Challenge: Building a Social Support Safety Net for the World with HelpGoat

    As we gather around the Thanksgiving table, surrounded by the warmth of family and friends, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the blessings we have and consider how we can extend our gratitude to those who may not be as fortunate. In the spirit of giving thanks, let’s acknowledge the social support safety nets Read more

  • Beyond Facebook Groups: The Next Step in Community Help Exchange

    Beyond Facebook Groups: The Next Step in Community Help Exchange

    In the age of digital connections, there’s no denying the incredible power of online platforms, especially when it comes to community engagement. Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and similar platforms have emerged as hubs where neighbors and community members can come together, share information, and ask for help. While these online spaces have undoubtedly expanded our ability Read more

  • The Power of Normalizing Asking for Help: A Path to Stronger Communities

    The Power of Normalizing Asking for Help: A Path to Stronger Communities

    In our ever-connected digital age, a paradoxical truth persists: while we are more connected than ever, we often find ourselves feeling isolated and reluctant to ask for help. It’s a challenge many of us face, and it’s a challenge that often goes unspoken. However, normalizing the act of asking for help is not just important; Read more

  • Help Each Other, Help the World: Introducing HelpGoat – The Points-Based Community Help Exchange App

    Help Each Other, Help the World: Introducing HelpGoat – The Points-Based Community Help Exchange App

    In a world where digital social networks promote endless scrolling and bombard us with advertisements, there’s a new way to bridge the gap between neighbors and communities. We are thrilled to introduce HelpGoat, a community help exchange iOS app on a mission to unleash unused potential and extend a social support safety net to the Read more