Nextdoor Adds 2 Features to Help Members Cope With the Coronavirus Pandemic

Nextdoor had been beta-testing groups, but it will now roll the feature out globally, enabling members to stay connected with neighbors, discuss topics they care about and organize ways to help each other out.

Groups can be created for one neighborhood, nearby neighborhoods or citywide.

Nextdoor said that during beta-testing, neighbors created groups on topics related to Covid-19 including: ways to unite their community and help neighbors in need; ways for parents and children to stay connected during school closings; and hobbies to keep people entertained while they practice social distancing and remain at home.

Help Map is an interactive map of a neighborhood where users can mark themselves as available to help neighbors who may need it.

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