Local Relief vs Forum, a Facebook app

Local Relief is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supported BY locals FOR locals. In the wake of a disaster, Local Relief is a desperately needed social hub for: * Local disaster information and resources * Locals wanting to contribute, donate, or volunteer * Nonprofits, organizations, and volunteers with boots on the ground Local Relief is, The Local Support Hub for Natural Disasters. When a disaster strikes, it’s scary, it’s devastating, and until you’ve experienced it, you don’t realize how insanely unorganized it is. Whether you’re searching for a generator, wondering if local roads are flooded, or if you’re curious if schools are closed, you’re not the only one with questions. Your neighbors are wondering the exact same thing. Information you can post in your city group includes where to purchase supplies, road closures, power outages, sandbag collections, food drives, lost and found pets, local flooding, you name it! After the disaster has passed, Local Relief provides the platform to share your needs, updates, and information on local organizations with boots on the ground. If you'd like to volunteer or donate, Local Relief can connect you with the locals and organizations you need to make an impact. To our beloved local nonprofits, Local Relief is also the app for you! Whether you want to keep a pulse on your town or offer your services through your own organization, we encourage you to do so. Download Local Relief to contribute to your community.

Facebook is great for keeping up with friends, watching videos, and staying connected. Forum is where you go deeper in groups. It's a space designed for real discussions, shared interests, and the people who’ve been there. Dedicated space for your groups Sign in with your Facebook account and your groups, profile and activity carry over. You have the option to post with a nickname. Your groups still exist on Facebook and anything you share on Forum will be visible in your groups on Facebook. This is just a space built around them. Stay in the loop on conversations you care about Your feed is built around conversations from groups. See what real people are saying, not just what’s trending, and easily jump back in where you left off. Ask and get answers from real people Looking for opinions, advice or recommendations? Ask pulls together responses from across groups, so you can get answers right away from people who've been there and join the conversation. Built for the people who run groups Admins still have access to all their tools on Facebook, and now they also have an admin AI assistant on Forum to help manage their groups, moderate content, and keep their communities healthy — all while maintaining control. Dive into topics that interest you Forum brings people together around the things they care about, from niche hobbies to local recommendations to support groups. Share your take, join the conversation and connect with your communities. Some features may not be available in your country or region.