Neighbors helping neighbors.
GoodSam connects volunteers with foster families, elderly, veterans, and others in our community who could use a hand — transportation, meals, tutoring, errands, and more.
Get the app
Or sign up on the web — works on any device.
Hi, neighbor 👋
Help with grocery run
Foster family · 1.2 mi
Tutoring — algebra
Single parent · 0.8 mi
Ride to VA appointment
Veteran · 2.4 mi
Community potluck Sat
Bulletin · all welcome
How GoodSam works
One community, three ways to participate.
For helpers
Browse requests near you, offer rides, meals, tutoring, or just a friendly check-in. You choose what you can help with.
For those in need
Foster families, elderly, veterans, students, and more — post what you need and connect with verified neighbors who can help.
For organizations
Nonprofits and community groups get an org dashboard to post resources, events, and coordinate volunteers at scale.
Our mission
Built for Anchorage. Built for the long winters.
When the snow falls and a foster family needs a ride to a doctor, when an elder veteran needs a hand shoveling, when a single parent needs an hour of tutoring help — those moments shouldn't require a phone tree. GoodSam makes it easy to ask, and easy to show up.
For nonprofits & community orgs
Reach the whole community from one dashboard.
Post events, resources, and volunteer opportunities. Manage your org profile. See who you're reaching. Built for the way Anchorage nonprofits actually operate.
Get early access- ✓Post on behalf of your organization
- ✓Reach helpers and seekers in your area
- ✓Coordinate events and volunteer signups
- ✓Track engagement and community impact
Stay in the loop
We'll let you know the moment GoodSam is live in the App Store and Google Play.
Questions? Email hello@goodsam.help