Community Support,
Reimagined.
Gesture is a local support app where neighbors can ask for what they need and offer what they can. Every request is real, every response makes an impact.
Launching in early 2026 in select Portland zip codes.
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What exactly is the
Gesture App?
Gesture is a community support app that makes asking for and offering help simple, fast, and human. Unlike other platforms that focus only on giving away extras, Gesture is request-first. Neighbors post what they truly need, and others step in to respond. That way, support is intentional, personal, and never wasted.
Inspired by mutual aid and built for everyone, Gesture bridges everyday needs with real, local connection. Whether it’s a family requesting coats, a neighbor offering food, or an organization coordinating supplies, Gesture makes it easy to connect directly. No red tape, no judgment.
Our mission is to break down barriers to help, lighten the load for overwhelmed organizations, and strengthen communities through small acts that matter.
How it Works
Gesture flips the script: instead of just giving away what you don't need, neighbors can post what they do need first. This makes support more intentional and impactful. No guessing, no waste. Whether you're asking for help or offering it, Gesture connects people directly, making every exchange personal, simple, and rooted in care.
1. Discover Requests Nearby
See what your neighbors are asking for, from clothing and food to everyday essentials.
2. Offer or Ask
Whether you need a hand or have something to share, Gesture makes it simple to post.
3. Connect with Neighbors
Arrange safe, local exchanges that turn small gestures into real community impact.
Help Bring Gesture to Life
Your donation powers a movement, one built on dignity, community, and care. Whether you give $10 or $30, every dollar helps us build a tool that connects real people to support in real time.
Give in honor of someone you love.
Give because mutual aid shouldn't rely on luck.
Transparent Funding
Every dollar goes towards development, legal setup, and building real tools for real people.
Community First
Designed with mutual aid orgs, neighbors, and frontline feedback, not just tech for tech's sake.
Built
to Scale
Gesture is laying the foundation for a long-term support network.
Want to partner or support the mission?
Gesture is more than an app — it’s a local support tool designed to connect real needs with real solutions. We’re looking to collaborate with organizations of all sizes who share our vision of making help simple, direct, and human.
Whether you’re a nonprofit, community center, or local service provider, we’d love to explore how Gesture can amplify your impact and lighten your load.
Shoot us an email at thegestureapp@gmail.com or fill out the form.
Let's build something powerful together.