Support Guilford

Local Business Directory for Community Support

Support Guilford was a community service project I created to showcase using technical skills for local civic impact and demonstrate my commitment to community support during crisis situations. I developed this web application during the COVID-19 pandemic as a direct response to the economic challenges facing small businesses in Guilford, Connecticut.

Community Impact

During the unprecedented challenges of 2020-2021, many local businesses faced uncertainty and reduced foot traffic. I created Support Guilford to bridge the gap between residents and local establishments, helping community members discover and support businesses in their area when they needed it most.

Technical Implementation

Built with modern web technologies including Gatsby and React, the application provided:

Local Business Directory: Easy-to-navigate listings of Guilford businesses
Community-Focused Design: Intuitive interface designed for local residents
Responsive Experience: Accessible across all devices for maximum reach
Fast Performance: Optimized for quick loading to encourage frequent use

Civic Engagement Through Technology

This project demonstrated how I could leverage my technical skills for meaningful community impact. By creating a digital platform to support local economic resilience, Support Guilford exemplified my civic-minded development approach that serves the common good.

Repository: Support Guilford