Jessica
Co-founder of ianacare
The breadth and depth of this crisis can easily make us feel helpless, but this is when we can be extremely helpful. We’re mobilizing personal support teams to meet the everyday needs of people right around you. Small acts of help make a huge difference!
Ianacare is an app that mobilizes your personal social circles to support you - when you need it most. Coordinate practical help with everyday needs and keep everyone updated in a private group.
○ Elderly neighbors
○ People with chronic illnesses
○ Confirmed cases of COVID-19
○ Quarantined individuals/families due to symptoms
○ Friends who have lost their income
○ Medical professionals on the frontlines
Pick to a set weekly time to drop off meals
Create an Amazon Wishlist that is connected to the ianacare app
Leave groceries at the door with a notepad to exchange notes
Offer to care for your friend’s pets
Send “virtual hugs” and comments via the ianacare private feed
Set a date and location to pick up medication from the pharmacy
"We may not have a playbook for a pandemic, but we do have a playbook for care."
