Neighbourly

Neighbourly is a community-driven application designed to connect locals who need assistance with those willing to help. Whether it's running errands, grocery shopping, or household chores, Neighbourly fosters a culture of mutual support and strengthens community bonds.

Features

• User Registration: Identity verification and profile setup with location and skills.
• Post Requests: Users can post requests categorized by type, location, and urgency.
• Optimized Matching: Matches requests based on proximity and skills.
• Rating System: Ensures credibility and filters out problematic users.
• Notifications: Real-time updates when assistance is needed nearby.

Problem Statement

Many individuals, including busy parents, the elderly, the disabled, and the sick, struggle with everyday tasks due to their circumstances. The lack of accessible help leads to stress, reduced quality of life, and safety concerns.

Solution

Neighbourly provides a community-centric platform where users can post requests for help and receive assistance from those nearby. This enhances convenience, promotes skill-sharing, and fosters trust within the neighborhood.

Expected Outcomes

• Increased Convenience: Readily available help for those in need.
• Skill Sharing: People contribute based on their strengths.
• Stronger Community Bonds: Encourages collaboration and neighborhood engagement.

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/KevinQ989/Neighbourly.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Neighbourly

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Run the application:

   npm start

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Feel free to submit issues and pull requests to improve the application.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Developed by Yap Ze Kai, Kevin Quah Wei-En, Ker Yi Xian Esther, and Lim Ze En Timothy.