Boost is an online platform focused on aiding struggling families out of poverty. Providing resources and a platform for users to donate to families in need, Boost is a one-stop-shop for those looking to help others.
Poverty has striken many countries, even beginning to affect first world countries. Rising costs of living and a lack of resources has made it difficult for families to get back on their feet. A shocking 11.5% of Americans lived in poverty in 2022, leaving 37.9 million people in need of help.
Boost was made with a techstack that consisted of NextJS/React, Google Cloud, and TailwindCSS. NextJS made it easy to create a structured and organized web application, handling routing, server side rendering, and metadata. React did the dirty work of handling the frontend, while Google Cloud handled the backend. Google Cloud was used to host the database, handle authentication, and lookup locations. TailwindCSS was used to style the application, making it easy to create a beautiful and responsive design.
Everybody will use Boost differently, depending on your goals and needs. If you are a struggling family in need of help, check out the resources and connections page to find the help you need. If you are looking to donate, check out the donate page to find families in need of help.