BarterBug vs Xodus

Everything you need is already in your neighborhood. BarterBug just helps you find it. BarterBug connects you with locals who have what you need — and want what you’ve got. No cash, no catch. Trade goods, skills, and services with your neighbors without anyone pulling out their wallet. The oldest form of commerce, finally in your pocket. What you can do: Add to your wishlist so neighbors know exactly what you’re looking for. Post items, skills, or services you want to trade. Browse what your community is offering. Join local groups and discover events. Chat directly to negotiate trades and arrange meetups. Why BarterBug? Good things don’t have to cost a thing. Whether you’re sharing a skill, passing along something you no longer need, or finding exactly what you’ve been looking for — right in your own backyard — BarterBug makes it possible. Kindness is Currency. Simply Post to Participate!

Xodus brings everything you need after incarceration into one place — and keeps the people helping you in the loop. Finding housing, work, treatment or legal help usually means calling a dozen numbers and repeating your story to each one. Xodus replaces that with a single account, a directory of approved partner organizations, and a plan your whole support team can see. FOR PEOPLE IN REENTRY • A personalized roadmap that breaks "get back on your feet" into steps, in order, with the resources for each one • Search housing, employment, mental health and drug treatment, mentoring, legal aid, counseling and advocacy • Apply to jobs from employers ready to hire people with records • Track your parole conditions, upload the paperwork that proves you completed them, and see what is still outstanding • Meetings and reminders with your officer and case manager on one calendar • Save the resources that matter to you FOR PAROLE OFFICERS AND CASE MANAGERS • See everyone on your caseload, what they have completed and what is overdue • Schedule meetings, set reminders and review submitted documents • Assign conditions and needs, then follow progress without another phone call FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND EMPLOYERS • List your services and open roles where the people who need them are already looking • Review applications from candidates who match what you offer FOR SUPPORT PEOPLE • Family, mentors and sponsors can follow along and step in when it counts Xodus is free for people in reentry. Your information is visible only to the support team you are connected to, and you can delete your account and its data at any time from your profile. Break the cycle. Build community. Bring hope.