The whole group, off the group chat.

A community is a group with members who join by code or link. It gets the tabs that fit it — announcements, events, programs, volunteers, expenses, info, photos, and for neighborhoods issues and vouched vendors — and the people who run it get just the rights they need. Members without the app get a personal web link with everything they need to read and reply.

Announcements people actually see

Push notifications to every member, pinned when it matters, with an expiry so the board doesn’t fill with old notices.

Events and programs

Events with RSVP, potluck lists, run of show and albums. Programs with a term, sessions, attendance and fees.

The rest of the shelf

• Volunteer slots.
• Expenses everyone can see.
• Info: documents, FAQs, board and emergency contacts.
• Photo albums.
• Issues with photos (HOAs).
• A vendor directory vouched by members; sponsored listings from local businesses.
• Roles: owner, admins, members with specific rights.

Types

Club / Team / Academy, School / PTA, Place of worship, HOA / Neighborhood, Non-profit, Other. Each starts with the tabs that fit; admins can hide, add and reorder.

Questions

Do members need the app?

No. Every member can use a personal web link. The free iPhone app adds push notifications, enrollment and per-session answers.

Can one person belong to several communities?

Yes — a temple, a child’s team and the HOA, each with its own tabs.

How do members join?

With a six-character code or a link the organizer shares. The organizer can also paste a roster and every person gets a personal link.

Is it free?

Yes.

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